• Lead the design and implementation of Azure cloud solutions
• Hybrid working model
• Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities

About the Company

Join a highly regarded, New Zealand-owned technology consultancy known for innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. With over 25 years of experience and a diverse team of professionals, our client delivers cutting-edge solutions to clients in both the public and private sectors.

About the Role

As a Digital Cloud Solution Architect, you will lead the design and implementation of cloud solutions, primarily on Microsoft Azure, with potential expansion to AWS. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, bringing innovative ideas and a big-picture perspective to client’s projects. You will work closely with external and internal teams and will guide and mentor other architects and engineers to deliver cloud solutions. This is a digital focused role so while some knowledge of infrastructure and M365 is useful it is not a primary requirement.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Develop functional design specifications and Azure reference architectures.
• Understand client needs and provide tailored cloud solutions.
• Lead the development of innovative solutions and troubleshoot complex cloud issues.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners.
• Guide and mentor other architects and engineering staff.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and professional growth opportunities
• Fully subsidised medical insurance
• Hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days from home)
• Enhanced parental leave payments and return-to-work incentive
• Staff Assistance Programme and volunteer days

Skills & Experience Required

• At least 5 years’ experience designing and implementing cloud solutions in Microsoft Azure.
• Software development and architecture background focused on MS stack.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills. Previous experience with a consultancy would be ideal.
• Proven hands-on experience with a practical approach that is grounded in theory and best practices.
• Ability to identify trends and share insights with the team.

Nice to have

• IoT architecture experience
• Cloud Data Platform architecture experience
• Hands-on experience with IaC tools
• Cybersecurity experience
• Relevant Microsoft certifications
• Experience with non-Microsoft cloud platforms

How to Apply: Click APPLY and include your CV and cover letter OR for further information, reach out to Diana at diana.dolensky@absoluteit.co.nz or Simon at simon.meehan@absoluteit.co.nz. Reference number: 142151.

Please note, we can only consider applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application.