Solutions Architect at CodeMatch

CodeMatch; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness initiatives

Long-service recognition

On-site gym

Job summary

CodeMatch is seeking a Solutions Architect in Christchurch, NZ to shape a scalable, multi-platform digital ecosystem. You will lead architectural decisions for mission-critical services used by national utilities and emergency services, establishing robust governance and a cohesive platform strategy.

You will design domain boundaries, orchestrate integrations across APIs and event streams, and drive rapid service deployment while maintaining platform-wide standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Experience designing microservice architectures in complex ecosystems.
• Strong API-first and event-driven integration expertise.
• Experience with SaaS and mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Define scalable microservice boundaries and domain structures.
• Design cross-platform integration via APIs and event streams.
• Establish governance guardrails to enable product teams.
• Architect shared capabilities like identity and data services.

Skills

Platform architecture

API-first integration

Event-driven development

Collaborative leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Job description

Solutions Architect

Location: Christchurch, NZ

Role Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

I am currently seeking a high-calibre Solutions Architect to join a premier New Zealand technology exporter at a pivotal moment in their digital evolution. Known globally for providing mission-critical communication infrastructure, this organisation is currently overhauling its digital landscape to move to a unified, scalable platform ecosystem. This isn't a \"maintenance\" role. It is a high-impact position for an architect who wants to define the backbone of systems used by emergency services and national utilities worldwide.

Core Mandate

The successful candidate will be responsible for the architectural integrity of a multi-platform digital environment. The focus is on building a \"connective tissue\" that allows for rapid service deployment without sacrificing system cohesion.

Platform Design

Establishing service boundaries and domain structures that facilitate scalable, microservice-based development.

Systems Integration

Designing complex integration layers across APIs and event streams to ensure cross-platform compatibility.

Technical Governance

Creating pragmatic architectural guardrails that empower product teams to innovate independently while maintaining platform-wide standards.

Solution Orchestration

Architecting shared capabilities- such as identity, data services, and device integration - to ensure a seamless end-to-end user experience.

Candidate Profile

This role requires a blend of high-level strategic vision and \"in-the-trenches\" engineering pragmatism.

Required Expertise

Platform Architecture: A proven track record of designing and operating microservice architectures within complex digital ecosystems.

Integration Specialist: Deep expertise in API-first and event-driven models, alongside experience with OSS/BSS system integration.

Modern Methodology: Experience in environments that prioritize rapid experimentation, iterative development, and \"fail-fast\" engineering patterns.

Collaborative Leadership: The ability to manage dependencies across multiple product teams to deliver a unified solution.

Education & Background

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field. Previous experience in SaaS, mission-critical environments, or large-scale developer platforms is highly advantageous.

Environment & Rewards

The client offers a stable, high-performance culture that combines the technical challenges of a global tech firm with the lifestyle benefits of a Christchurch-based campus.

Campus Facilities

Access to a modern workspace featuring an on-site gym, café, and ample parking.

Comprehensive Benefits

A competitive package including health insurance, wellness initiatives, and long-service recognition.

Impact

The chance to work on technology that has a tangible, positive impact on global public safety and infrastructure.