Principal Pega Architect: Shape scalable, AI-driven workflows

Bank of New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BNZ in New Zealand is seeking a Principal Pega Architect to set technical direction, own architectural decisions and drive improvements across case management, workflows and data. You will partner with POs and LSAs, review designs, ensure security and resilience, and guide teams through design and code reviews without direct reports.

This role offers the opportunity to influence BNZ's architecture while balancing innovation with operational stability.

Qualifications

• Provide principal technical authority for Pega architecture and guide design reviews.
• Shape end-to-end blueprints across case management, workflows, integrations and data.
• Balance security, performance and maintainability with BNZ standards.

Responsibilities

• Influence architectural decisions and mentor practitioners without line management.
• Shape technical roadmap with platform and product owners, prioritising modernization.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to turn business requirements into Pega solutions and ensure production readiness.

Skills

Pega Architecture

Technical Leadership

Architectural Review

Mentoring Teams

Tools

Pega Platform

Job description

BNZ in New Zealand is seeking a Principal Pega Architect to set technical direction, own architectural decisions and drive improvements across case management, workflows and data. You will partner with POs and LSAs, review designs, ensure security and resilience, and guide teams through design and code reviews without direct reports.

This role offers the opportunity to influence BNZ's architecture while balancing innovation with operational stability.