Cloud Architect (AWS)
Crayon
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Auckland, Auckland
Contract type: Full time
Auckland, New Zealand (Hybrid)
Location: Auckland, New Zealand | Work arrangement: Hybrid | Reports to: Chief Technology Officer | Visa Requirements: Valid working visa for New Zealand | Language Requirements: Fluent/professional English, written and verbal | Learn more: https://www.parallo.com/
Reporting to the CTO, the Cloud Architect is a key member of our delivery team providing high-quality cloud solutions for our customers. This role will have a primary focus on AWS solutions, but experience in Microsoft Azure would be a bonus.
The role predominantly focuses on project delivery, but on occasion assistance in a pre-sales capacity will be required to support our sales staff to design and scope solutions.
Ideally, you will be based in Auckland, but we are open to candidates who work remotely from other locations.
Key Responsibilities:
At Parallo, we are committed to cultivating a dynamic and supportive work environment that empowers our employees to thrive. You can expect competitive remuneration, opportunities for professional development, and a range of benefits that prioritise your well-being and work-life balance.
When filling vacancies, we prioritize equally qualified candidates who bring diverse backgrounds and experiences, helping to enrich our team dynamics and foster a vibrant, inclusive work environment.
If you require any assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know.
Apply to join an award-winning employer!
At Crayon, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). We believe that diversity in all its forms strengthens our team and enhances innovation and effectiveness. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, age, origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender (identity), genetic information, neurodiversity, disability, or any other basis protected by local laws and regulations.
When filling vacancies, we prioritize equally qualified candidates who bring diverse backgrounds and experiences, helping to enrich our team dynamics and foster a vibrant, inclusive work environment.
If you require any assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know.
Why Crayon?
We believe in the power of technology to drive the greater good. Crayon is a global, people-first, vendor-agnostic company headquartered in Oslo, with more than 4,000 colleagues in 46 countries. We deliver first-class solutions to support customers build their commercial and technical foundation for a successful and secure cloud-first, digital transformation journey.
Our Culture & Values
We consider ourselves to be one big community. Our core values of Integrity, Quality, Pace and Agility were written over 20 years ago based on our Nordic heritage and still hold true to our global environment.
We are committed to fostering an equitable work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. Our inclusive culture celebrates and values individual differences, ensuring all voices are heard and respected.
Our Big Ambitions:
We have set big and bold ambitions for our ESG strategy revolving around championing diversity, transitioning towards a greener, net zero GHG emissions and becoming a leader in ESG Product development.
- Want to design and deliver innovative cloud solutions for SaaS and software-driven companies across ANZ and beyond?
- Keen to collaborate with a high-performing, close-knit team that’s part of the wider Crayon Group?
- Excited to join a fast-growing cloud services provider helping modern software businesses scale securely and efficiently in the cloud?
Location: Auckland, New Zealand | Work arrangement: Hybrid | Reports to: Chief Technology Officer | Visa Requirements: Valid working visa for New Zealand | Language Requirements: Fluent/professional English, written and verbal | Learn more: https://www.parallo.com/
Reporting to the CTO, the Cloud Architect is a key member of our delivery team providing high-quality cloud solutions for our customers. This role will have a primary focus on AWS solutions, but experience in Microsoft Azure would be a bonus.
The role predominantly focuses on project delivery, but on occasion assistance in a pre-sales capacity will be required to support our sales staff to design and scope solutions.
Ideally, you will be based in Auckland, but we are open to candidates who work remotely from other locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Stay up to date with the latest cloud platform services and developments, while actively pursuing and maintaining relevant certifications
- Contribute to pre-sales efforts by identifying solution enhancements and advising customers on architectural options and trade-offs
- Build strong relationships with key customer stakeholders, becoming a trusted advisor throughout the solution lifecycle
- Prepare Statements of Work and pricing models that clearly define project scope, deliverables, and commercial terms
- Lead professional services engagements end-to-end—from proof-of-concept to implementation—and participate in peer reviews and service development initiatives
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, with exposure to technical pre-sales and hands-on AWS solution delivery
- Comfortable engaging with software vendors or experienced in software architecture and development conversations
- Solid experience deploying PaaS or serverless solutions, with strong knowledge of AWS services, landing zones, and well-architected frameworks
- Certified or working toward certification in cloud architecture (AWS preferred).
- You are proactive, results-driven, and committed to delivering great outcomes for customers.
- You communicate clearly and think critically, especially when navigating complex technical environments.
- You adapt your communication style across stakeholders, making technical concepts accessible and easy to understand.
At Parallo, we are committed to cultivating a dynamic and supportive work environment that empowers our employees to thrive. You can expect competitive remuneration, opportunities for professional development, and a range of benefits that prioritise your well-being and work-life balance.
- Accelerate your career by working with the most innovative and fastest-growing companies, harnessing the power of cutting-edge cloud technology
- Hybrid working – work from home up to 3 days per week. We also have an Overseas Working Policy to work remotely for up to 6 weeks per year
- Celebrate your birthday or special occasion with a paid day off
- Plenty of opportunities for your professional development
- Health Insurance
- Income Protection Insurance
- Wellness programs celebrated companywide to help you focus on wellbeing
- Sociable crew with great banter
When filling vacancies, we prioritize equally qualified candidates who bring diverse backgrounds and experiences, helping to enrich our team dynamics and foster a vibrant, inclusive work environment.
If you require any assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know.
Apply to join an award-winning employer!
At Crayon, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). We believe that diversity in all its forms strengthens our team and enhances innovation and effectiveness. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, age, origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender (identity), genetic information, neurodiversity, disability, or any other basis protected by local laws and regulations.
When filling vacancies, we prioritize equally qualified candidates who bring diverse backgrounds and experiences, helping to enrich our team dynamics and foster a vibrant, inclusive work environment.
If you require any assistance or reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know.
Why Crayon?
We believe in the power of technology to drive the greater good. Crayon is a global, people-first, vendor-agnostic company headquartered in Oslo, with more than 4,000 colleagues in 46 countries. We deliver first-class solutions to support customers build their commercial and technical foundation for a successful and secure cloud-first, digital transformation journey.
Our Culture & Values
We consider ourselves to be one big community. Our core values of Integrity, Quality, Pace and Agility were written over 20 years ago based on our Nordic heritage and still hold true to our global environment.
We are committed to fostering an equitable work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. Our inclusive culture celebrates and values individual differences, ensuring all voices are heard and respected.
Our Big Ambitions:
We have set big and bold ambitions for our ESG strategy revolving around championing diversity, transitioning towards a greener, net zero GHG emissions and becoming a leader in ESG Product development.
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