Systems Architect at Auckland Council
Howick, Auckland Region, New Zealand -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

System Architect, Solution Architect, Cloud Data Environments, Data Pipelines, APIs, Data Platform Design, BI, Analytics, Data Science, Infrastructure as Code, Version Control, CI/CD, Agile, SAFe, Collaboration, Mentoring

Industry

Government Administration

Description
He angitūtanga: The opportunityAuckland Council’s ICT team is seeking a System Architect – Data Services to join our Architecture Practice and play a key role in delivering and enhancing our Modern Data Platform.As a senior member of the Data Services Agile Release Train (Data ART), you will help shape the architectural runway, ensuring scalable and fit-for-purpose data solutions that enable analytics, integration, and data science across the organisation.This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role where you will partner closely with engineers, tech leads, and agile teams to bring architecture to life.   He kōrero mōu: About youYou are a practical architect who thrives on delivery and turning designs into working solutions. You will bring:• Experience as a System Architect, Solution Architect, or Architect in cloud data environments• Experience with modern cloud-based data platforms• Understanding of data pipelines, APIs, and modern data platform design• Exposure to BI, analytics, and data science platforms• Familiarity with modern engineering practices including Infrastructure as Code, version control, and CI/CD for data solutions• Strong collaboration skills to partner with engineers, tech leads, and stakeholders• Experience working in Agile or SAFe delivery environments   Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offerThis role offers you the chance to contribute to data-powered outcomes for Tāmaki Makaurau while working with a modern cloud technology stack. You will have the opportunity to:• Translate strategy into delivery alongside the Principal Data Architect• Design and deliver scalable data solutions across Azure, Snowflake, and FiveTran• Support BI, analytics, and data science initiatives through well-architected, scalable platforms• Embed modern engineering practices including Infrastructure as Code, versioning, and CI/CD• Mentor and collaborate across a wide Architecture PracticeWe offer flexible hybrid working, professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to purpose-driven work that enables data-driven decisions for Aucklanders. The right fitWe are looking for someone who is:• Delivery-focused and enjoys seeing architecture in production• Collaborative and practical, bridging architecture and engineering• Impact-driven, motivated by enabling analytics and data insights• Keen to grow their career in a modern data environment   Apply now!If you are a delivery-minded architect ready to shape the future of Auckland’s data platforms, we would love to hear from you.Applications close:8th of October
Responsibilities
As a Systems Architect, you will shape the architectural runway for scalable data solutions that enable analytics and integration. You will partner closely with engineers and agile teams to deliver and enhance the Modern Data Platform.
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