Technical Architect / Technical Lead - Engineering

Join us. But be you. At Deloitte, you’ll do more than just join something, you’ll add something.  You’ve found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make?

Please note: You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand from the time of application to be considered.

You’ll join Technology & Transformation in Auckland as a Technical Architect / Technical Lead.

The future of IT is becoming more mobile, distributed and connected, creating exciting challenges for solution developers to match the pace of new technology. Serverless platforms, AI-assisted engineering are few of those emerging technologies, setting a new standard in place of traditional architecture and delivering continuous drives business innovation and changing the way we view technology.

With the emergence of cloud platforms, Deloitte’s Technology & Transformation practice is focused on delivering tailored, innovative solutions for our clients, helping them to disrupt their industry, connect their business to customers, and make better decisions about themselves.

As a result, we’re looking to add an experienced Technical Architect / Technical Lead to join our team and focus on delivering innovative software engineering solutions to our customers under our Deloitte and Deloitte Digital brands throughout New Zealand.  

As a Technical Architect / Technical Lead you will be leading the technical delivery throughout the engagement lifecycle from advising client what good looks like, to shaping up the solution, and ultimately crafting and productionising it with the team.

While mastery across all phases isn’t a requirement, you will have the opportunity to experience the full lifecycle, polish your skills as a consultant who delivers real value, and most importantly, share your perspective as a technical specialist to ensure the proposed solution is technically awesome, fit-for-purpose and value-adding.  

To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following:

• Passionate about how customers can use technology to unlock value and able to identify the “why”.
• Able to confidently speak to clients and colleagues at various levels, clearly present solutions and articulate how they work and the value they bring to the client’s organisation.
• Proven experience developing on Cloud and/or Container platforms, with a solid understanding of when and how to leverage Cloud middleware/PaaS such as Azure Service Bus, Amazon EventBridge.
• Skilled in writing clean, high-quality code. While we encourage leveraging GenAI technologies to craft better code, a strong foundation in software engineering, design patterns, and writing maintainable code is essential.
• Hands on experience with modern technologies is a plus. Technology evolves every day, we don’t have a static checklist for this role, instead, we are keen to hear what you’ve worked on and how you plan to replicate and amplify your success using tools such as: React, API, Async API, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Kafka, NoSQL (Cosmos, DynamoDB, etc), Azure or AWS F/PaaS (Lambda, Function Apps, Logic Apps)
• Experience crafting AI-enabled solutions, this includes experience with integrating LLMs into your solution, MCP built or configuration, designing and build multi-agents system, AI-enabled Conversational UX 

Making an impact that matters, together:

We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. Everything we do is with intent - the intent to make a meaningful difference.

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including ‘taking care of each other’ and ‘fostering inclusion’, is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential. For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop.

How you’ll be rewarded:

We hold a simple belief – that our people’s hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration. The Deloitte experience is founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing and the importance of personal connection.

We offer you:

• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you, us and our clients best   
• Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships
• Subsidised health insurance
• Income protection insurance
• 22 days annual leave
• Social events, social sports teams, and monthly firm drinks
• A focus on wellness and well-being
• Community focused volunteer days
• A focus on the environment and sustainability
• Plus much more

Does this sound like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now! We’d love to hear from you. 

We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all criteria. If you're passionate about this role and believe you have the skills, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience, ideal working hours or qualifications aren't a perfect match.

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