Kia ora!
Air New Zealand is on an accelerated journey to become the worlds most Digital Airline and create a team that is the envy of airlines around the world. The Air New Zealand Digital team is at the core of this journey which is both a privilege and a challenge as our business rapidly adapts to the "new normal".
The architecture practice at Air New Zealand plays a central role in ensuring the success of this vision as we continue to modernise our digital landscape.
Reporting to the Chapter Lead - Solutions Architect within our Technology function, we have a permanent opportunity that will work collaboratively with business and Digital leaders to architect critical infrastructure and applications for the Air New Zealand Digital platform.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient enterprise-level platforms, including but not limited to container platforms, identity platforms, observability platforms, cloud platforms, and microservices deployment platforms.
- Lead the integration of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) applications using event streams, APIs (microservices), and other necessary building blocks to ensure seamless functionality and performance.
- Adhere to and advocate for MACH architecture principles, ensuring that the solutions are microservices-based, API-first, cloud-native, and headless.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, security, and business units, to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring best practices in architecture, coding, and deployment are followed.
- Conduct technology evaluations and make recommendations for technology adoption that aligns with the organisations strategic goals.
- Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including diagrams, standards, and guidelines, to ensure a clear understanding of the architecture across the organisation.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends and assess their applicability to our organisations goals and needs.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role, with a strong portfolio of successfully delivered enterprise-level platforms.
- Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure) and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).
- Strong understanding of identity management solutions (e.g., Azure AD, Okta) and observability platforms.
- Proficiency in integrating COTS applications through event streams, APIs, and other building blocks.
- Solid grasp of MACH architecture principles and their practical application in enterprise environments.
- Excellent knowledge of microservices architectures, API management, and headless technologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
To be considered for the role, please apply online via our careers website.
D&I statement, accessibility and Maori proverb (non-safety sensitive roles only)
At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles.
Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua, kia tina. "Seek to
bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your
reality."
At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability, additional health and mental health needs, and/or are neurodiverse to apply for our roles.
If you have encountered any accessibility barriers and require further information or reasonable accommodations to our recruitment process, please reach out to the recruiter listed on this job advert so they are able to support you to freely participate equitably in our recruitment and selection process.
Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua, kia tina. "Seek to
bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your
reality."
