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Principal Architect
Auckland Council. Translate business and project requirements into architecture designs, solution options and implementation blueprints .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in architecture design and implementation, with a strong focus on cloud environments such as Azure and AWS. Proven ability to lead strategic technology projects while ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture standards and stakeholder alignment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Architecture LeadershipCloud Environments (Azure, AWS)Architecture Frameworks (TOGAF, SOA, UML)Integration and Data ArchitectureStakeholder Management
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Hard Skills
Architecture DesignIntegration ArchitectureData ArchitectureAPIsEvent-Driven IntegrationDigital Enablement PlatformsSaaS/PaaS EnvironmentsCloud Design PatternsCapability MappingEmerging AI Solutions
Soft Skills
Stakeholder ManagementNegotiation SkillsOrganizational SkillsResilienceCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
CRMERPCMSE-CommerceArchitecture ArtefactsTechnology Architecture Review Board
Certifications & Qualifications
Architecture CertificationBachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s Degree in Related Discipline
Industry Keywords
Enterprise ArchitectureCybersecurityPrivacySoftware Development StandardsDigital Transformation
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Translate business and project requirements into architecture designs, solution options and implementation blueprints
- Provide build, buy and integration recommendations
- Partner with Digital product teams, business stakeholders and vendors to align technology delivery with organisational strategy, customer needs and commercial priorities
- Review solution designs and technical documentation for compliance with enterprise architecture, privacy, cybersecurity, quality and software-development standards
- Provide architecture leadership across strategic projects, emerging technology opportunities and governance forums
- Facilitate the Technology Architecture Review Board
- Develop and maintain architecture artefacts, patterns, roadmaps and repositories
- Mentor technical teams and promote consistent, simplified and reusable solutions
- Shape technology across Tātaki Auckland Unlimited
- Work across digital, applications, data, integration, cloud, infrastructure, security and AI domains
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, IT architecture, information systems or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
- Master’s degree or relevant architecture certification would be advantageous
- Between 10 and 15 years’ experience in Principal, Enterprise, Solution, Domain or end-to-end architecture roles
- Experience leading large-scale strategic technology projects
- Strong hands-on experience across Azure or AWS cloud and SaaS/PaaS environments
- Knowledge of architecture frameworks and modelling approaches such as TOGAF, SOA, UML, capability mapping and cloud design patterns
- Practical knowledge of integration and data architecture
- Knowledge of digital enablement platforms, privacy and security-by-design
- Experience with APIs, event-driven integration, CRM, ERP, CMS, e-commerce, data platforms and emerging agentic AI solutions
- Ability to absorb complex information, undertake detailed analysis and communicate recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
- Stakeholder management and negotiation skills with senior leaders, vendors and delivery partners
- Commercial awareness, strong organisational skills and resilience to lead through ambiguity and changing priorities
- CV and cover letter required
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Flexible working – work from home options
- TAU benefits
- Strong mentoring & career development focus
- Inclusive work environment
- Work-life balance
- Equal opportunity and diversity and inclusion commitment