Product-Led Enterprise Architect

Collada; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Collada in Auckland is seeking a Chief Architect to set enterprise direction and directly influence engineers across autonomous value streams and platform teams.

You will own the architectural town plan, guide principal engineers, and ensure decisions are fast yet well governed through architecture records. A product‑oriented, enterprise‑scale background is essential; this role rewards strategic thinking and bold implementation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading architecture in a product-driven delivery environment.
• Proven ability to set direction across large technology estates.
• Strong communication of architecture decisions to engineers and executives.

Responsibilities

• Set and communicate enterprise architecture direction across the estate.
• Grow and evolve the architectural town plan aligned with business strategy.
• Guide engineers through architectural design questions and pattern choices.
• Confirm direction through architecture decision records.
• Coordinate with heads of technology and platform leads on shared approaches.
• Scan for emerging tech and maintain the technology radar.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Technology Strategy

Modern Architecture Practice

Cross-cutting architecture

Job description

Collada in Auckland is seeking a Chief Architect to set enterprise direction and directly influence engineers across autonomous value streams and platform teams.

You will own the architectural town plan, guide principal engineers, and ensure decisions are fast yet well governed through architecture records. A product‑oriented, enterprise‑scale background is essential; this role rewards strategic thinking and bold implementation.