" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Solution Architect\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14768\"\u003e IT \u0026amp; Telecomms \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14769\"\u003e IT - Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14770\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14771\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 2/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eAzure, Integration, On premise - Hybrid\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOwn E2E solution design across complex enterprise systems\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuckland CBD, 4 days in office\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e Are you an experienced Solution Architect who enjoys getting into the detail of solution design, solving complex integration challenges and seeing solutions through to delivery?\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re working with an established New Zealand organisation operating a complex, business-critical technology environment. They are looking for a Senior Solution Architect to join their architecture function and take ownership of end-to-end solution design across enterprise applications, legacy platforms, on-premises infrastructure and cloud services.\u003cbr\u003e This is a hands-on architecture role, rather than a purely strategic or governance-focused position. You\u0027ll work closely with business stakeholders, engineering teams, infrastructure specialists and cyber security to design practical, resilient and supportable solutions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll be responsible for taking solutions from initial concept through detailed design, implementation and deployment, ensuring they meet business requirements while balancing cost, security, resilience and long-term supportability.\u003cbr\u003e Your responsibilities will include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigning end-to-end solutions across enterprise applications, on-premises systems and Azure/AWS cloud environments.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeveloping hybrid architectures that integrate existing technology platforms with modern applications and services.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesigning for high availability, redundancy, failover and disaster recovery, with a clear understanding of RTO/RPO requirements.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessing and selecting integration approaches, including APIs, event-driven architecture, messaging queues, file-based interfaces, ETL and batch versus real-time processing.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProducing solution architecture documentation, evaluating technical options and explaining architectural trade-offs.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresenting designs through Architecture Review Boards and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and cyber security standards.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with security teams to identify risks, manage compliance exceptions and escalate architectural concerns where appropriate.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollaborating with development, infrastructure and delivery teams to ensure solutions are implemented as designed.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eYou\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re interested in experienced Solution Architects who have worked in complex enterprise environments and can demonstrate a strong technical foundation alongside effective stakeholder engagement. Ideally, you\u0027ll bring:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven experience designing and delivering end-to-end enterprise application solutions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolid architecture experience across traditional on-premises infrastructure, cloud and hybrid environments.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong Azure experience, although equivalent AWS expertise will also be considered.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical knowledge of Windows Server Failover Clustering and SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, including how these support application availability and resilience.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA sound understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, redundancy, failover and eliminating single points of failure.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBroad enterprise integration experience beyond REST APIs, including messaging, event-driven patterns, file-based integrations, ETL and asynchronous processing.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to select appropriate integration patterns and explain trade-offs around performance, security, resilience and maintainability.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience participating in Architecture Review Boards, design assurance and architecture governance processes.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking knowledge of cyber security frameworks such as NIST and CIS, including risk assessment, compliance exceptions and escalation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication skills and the confidence to engage, influence and challenge senior stakeholders, vendors and technical specialists.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy Us?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll join a small, experienced architecture function where your designs will have a direct impact on business-critical technology systems. The environment offers an interesting mix of established enterprise applications, traditional infrastructure, hybrid cloud, and complex integration challenges. You\u0027ll have the opportunity to take genuine ownership of solution design, work closely with technical specialists and contribute to important technology modernisation initiatives. This is particularly well suited to someone who enjoys understanding how systems fit together, working through technical challenges, and delivering solutions that operate reliably in the real world.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly people with the right to live and work in New Zealand may apply for this role. For this position, you must be available for an interview in Auckland.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eDon\u0027t forget to visit our website for more vacancies and job opportunities at www.rwa.co.nz\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eJob Reference number:SD-4080836\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4475451\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "