Systems Architect

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
Auckland 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 you
You 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 offer
This 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 fit
We 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