Solutions Architect

We’re looking for an experienced Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and future-ready digital solutions. This is a permanent role based in Auckland CBD, offering flexible hybrid work.

You’ll play a key role in shaping digital architecture across enterprise systems, integrations, and Azure cloud environments, while collaborating closely with technical teams and business stakeholders. This is an opportunity to help modernise a complex digital ecosystem and support high-impact projects across the organisation.

In This Role, You Will

• Design and implement robust, secure, and scalable enterprise architecture to solve complex business challenges.
• Translate business requirements into actionable architectural designs and integration strategies.
• Ensure alignment with SDLC processes and architecture standards across solution delivery.
• Guide digital transformation through simplification, standardisation, and removal of legacy silos.
• Create architecture artefacts, infrastructure models, and security plans to support delivery and governance.
• Provide architectural oversight across digital, CRM, data, cloud, and network domains.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to evaluate platforms, assess new technologies, and optimise performance.
  
  
  

Key Skills And Experience

• Strong background in software engineering and full system lifecycle architecture. Deep expertise in Azure, including Azure APIM, Service Bus, and Azure Data Platform.
• Knowledge of API gateways, integration protocols (SOAP, REST, JSON), and event-driven design.
• Experience with enterprise platforms such as Salesforce CRM, CMS, ERP, and ecommerce systems.
• Skilled in modelling languages (UML, SysML) and frameworks such as TOGAF, SOA, or MDA.
• Understanding of cyber security principles, cloud infrastructure, and privacy frameworks (e.g., PCI, GDPR).
• 10-15 years’ experience across the IT domain.
• Scripting knowledge (Python, Java, SQL) is a plus.
  
  
  

About You

You’re a strategic thinker who can dive deep into technical detail when needed. You enjoy solving complex problems, mentoring teams, and influencing architectural direction at scale. With strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, you’re confident working across both business and technical teams to drive impactful digital change.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

Skills

Principal Architect, Enterprise Architecture, Solution Design, Architecture Frameworks, TOGAF, Azure, AWS, Integration Patterns, Cloud Platforms, Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Data Platforms, API Gateway, Event-Driven Architecture, SaaS, Pa

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree
  
  
  

education

Bachelor Degree&ICT