1 AI Architect jobs in New Zealand

Microsoft Industry Solutions Delivery is a global organization hosting over 6,000 strategic sellers, industry and security experts, elite engineers, world-class data scientists and architects, consultants, and delivery specialists. Together with our partners, we help Microsoft's most strategic customers worldwide to address their specific challenges and provide comprehensive and industry-specific solutions that meet their unique needs.
Our organization is at the forefront of innovation, driving value across the entirety of the customers' digital and AI transformation journey through repeatable and customized cutting-edge solutions powered by Microsoft Cloud and AI. We take pride in embodying Microsoft's mission of empowerment, promoting a growth mindset, inspiring excellence, and fostering a culture of inclusivity where everyone is encouraged to share their unique perspectives and be their authentic selves. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to life-changing innovations that impact billions of people worldwide.
We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect with in-depth expertise across Microsoft Azure Cloud and AI Platform, AI Business Solutions and DevOps specialising in AI and Agentic. This role combines deep technical knowledge with strong business consulting capabilities that align with client strategy and drive business value. You will act as a trusted advisor, shaping cloud adoption journeys, and leading complex transformations across various industries.
This role is technical in nature. The Solution Architect works with customer to deliver high ROI solutions with a focus on modern Azure and AI platform, innovative AI Business Solutions, as well as integrating with the wider focus areas of security.
We are looking for an experienced Solutions Architect for the Industry Solution Delivery ANZ to continue our growth and extend our capabilities in this area.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
**Responsibilities**
**Architecture Design & Deployment**
+ Lead enterprise-grade Azure cloud and AI platform design and implementation, focusing on scalability, security, performance, and cost optimization.
+ Apply structured methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Iterative) and leverage reference architectures and design patterns.
+ Document architecture decisions, requirements, and constraints to ensure clarity and traceability.
+ Drive solution design with a business-value approach, emphasizing ROI and cost savings.
+ Collaborate with project managers to govern design, build, and deployment phases, ensuring quality through peer reviews and test plans.
+ Engage stakeholders to gather and validate requirements, resolve ambiguities, and manage risks.
+ Lead technical alignment across teams, resolve blockers, and adapt plans in complex scenarios.
**Practice Development**
+ Create and improve intellectual property, identify scalable patterns, and promote reuse across engagements.
+ Contribute to internal and external communities to share best practices.
**Trusted Advisor**
+ Build influential relationships with senior stakeholders and act as a strategic advisor.
+ Communicate complex concepts clearly and challenge decisions when needed to ensure optimal outcomes.
+ Advocate for Microsoft solutions by differentiating them from competitors and driving adoption.
**Thought Leadership**
+ Lead virtual teams and share strategic insights across Microsoft.
+ Represent Microsoft at industry events and mentor junior colleagues.
+ Demonstrate deep industry knowledge and promote Microsoft's capabilities externally.
**Qualifications**
**Required/Minimum Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years experience in technology consulting, solutions architecture, practice development, technical design, consulting, and/or technology domain (e.g., Security).o Azure Solution Architect Expert Certificationo OR equivalent experience.
**Additional or Preferred Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years experience in technology solutions, practice development, architecture, consulting, and/or technology (cloud/AI platform, AI business solutions)o Azure Solutiono OR equivalent experience.- 6+ years technical sales experience.- 6+ years project management experience.- Technical or Professional Certification in Architecture/Azure/Data/DevOps/AI (e.g., Databrick,etc).
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