Solutions Architect - Data & Privacy

Younity; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking an experienced, hands-on data privacy architect to turn complex privacy and enterprise data challenges into practical, high-impact solutions across cloud and on-prem environments. You will work with a team of innovative minds to deliver scalable architectures and effective data protection strategies.

The role combines architecture, delivery, and pre-sales activities, requiring deep technical expertise and strong collaboration with clients.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in enterprise data and database architecture and implementation.
• 3+ years in enterprise infrastructure design.
• 4+ years of hands-on Cloud and On-Prem architecture experience.
• Strong data ingest and integration experience, including database and SQL optimisation.
• Hands-on capability with Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL.
• Proven Test Data Management experience and cloud exposure (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discovery to understand client requirements, data landscapes and privacy needs.
• Design scalable architectures that integrate across Cloud and On-Prem environments.
• Lead customer presentations, demonstrations and Proof of Concept engagements.
• Lead end-to-end implementation of DataMasque and related data privacy solutions.
• Design data ingest and integration approaches and support Test Data Management processes.
• Deploy and integrate solutions across AWS, Azure and GCP, plus Docker and Kubernetes environments.
• Provide Level 1 technical support and maintain clear customer communications.
• Collaborate with partners and DataMasque specialists to align outcomes.

Skills

Data architecture

Cloud & on-prem design

SQL optimization

Docker

Kubernetes

Pre-sales

Client-facing

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

In this role, you will turn complex privacy, test data and enterprise data challenges into practical, high-impact solutions across cloud and on-premises environments — working alongside some of the most innovative minds in the industry.

Why This Role?

• Shape something meaningful– Help define data privacy architecture, delivery standards and reusable patterns as our practice scales
• Strong learning culture– Dedicated time each week for research, learning and professional development alongside client delivery
• Privacy with purpose– Help clients protect privacy, identity and rights while enabling safe, productive use of data
• Breadth of technology– Work across enterprise databases, data integration, test data management, infrastructure and cloud platforms, withDataMasqueat the core of our data privacy work

In this role, you will turn complex privacy, test data and enterprise data challenges into practical, high-impact solutions across cloud and on-premises environments — working alongside some of the most innovative minds in the industry.

Why This Role?

• Shape something meaningful– Help define data privacy architecture, delivery standards and reusable patterns as our practice scales
• Strong learning culture– Dedicated time each week for research, learning and professional development alongside client delivery
• Privacy with purpose– Help clients protect privacy, identity and rights while enabling safe, productive use of data
• Breadth of technology– Work across enterprise databases, data integration, test data management, infrastructure and cloud platforms, withDataMasqueat the core of our data privacy work

The Role Reporting to the Founding Partner – Secure Work and Intelligent Systems, you will be a client-facing technical leader spanning implementation and post-implementation support. This is a hands-on role — part architect, part problem solver, part trusted advisor.
You will implement and troubleshoot solutions, manage escalations and translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences, all while balancing technical excellence with commercial pragmatism.

Key Responsibilities Solution Architecture & Pre-Sales

• Lead technical discovery to understand client requirements, data landscapes, infrastructure constraints, privacy needs and adoption blockers
• Design scalable solution architectures that integrate effectively across Cloud and On-Prem environments
• Lead customer presentations, demonstrations and Proof of Concept engagements

Implementation & Technical Delivery

• Lead end-to-end implementation of DataMasque and related data privacy solutions — from design and environment preparation through to configuration, deployment and handover
• Design data ingest and integration approaches and support Test Data Management processes including database refreshes, application-consistent snapshots and clones
• Deploy and integrate solutions acrossAWS, Azure and GCP, and where required, Docker and Kubernetes environments

Customer Support & Success

• Provide Level 1 technical support and preliminary troubleshooting, maintaining clear customer communications and managing escalations through to resolution
• Maintain accurate support records, technical documentation and knowledge content
• Build trusted client relationships and advocate for customer needs so clients achieve sustained value

Collaboration & Practice Development

• Collaborate with partners, engineers and DataMasque specialists to align commercial, technical, delivery and support outcomes
• Develop reusable architecture patterns, deployment standards and support documentation
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing sessions

About You

You are a technically deep, client-facing architect who enjoys solving complex data problems, builds trust quickly and takes ownership of outcomes.

Essential Experience

• 10+ years in enterprise data and database architecture and implementation
• 3+ years in enterprise infrastructure design
• 4+ years of hands-on Cloud and On-Prem architecture experience
• Strong data ingest and integration experience, including database and SQL optimisation
• Hands-on capability withOracle, Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL
• ProvenTest Data Managementexperience
• Production experience withAWS, Azure and/or GCP, plus practical exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, DevOps, DataOps and security practices

Advantageous Experience

• Exposure to DB2, Sybase, MongoDB, AWS DynamoDB, Snowflake or similar NoSQL, document and data warehouse technologies

What Sets You Apart

• Strong software and data lifecycle and governance knowledge, grounded in architecture principles and business analysis
• Ability to simplify complex concepts for non-technical audiences
• Comfortable managing changing priorities, working under pressure and maintaining attention to detail
• A collaborative team contributor with commercial pragmatism

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