Solutions Architect

Analyse business needs, recommend IT solutions and oversee implementation.

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What's it like to be a Solutions Architect?

Solutions Architects evaluate the business needs of an organisation and determine how technology can be used to deliver or support solutions. They create detailed plans and budgets for IT architecture (hardware and software) and then manage the implementation of those plans. Solutions Architects work closely with both the business and IT functions of an organisation to align IT strategy with organisational goals.

Tasks and duties

Identifying technology solutions to business problems.
Developing plans and strategies which can include proof-of-concepts and prototypes.
Identifying project issues and risks.
Producing component specifications and translating them into designs for implementation.
Leading technical analysis, implementation and deployment.
Supporting Project Managers throughout every stage of development.

How to become a Solutions Architect

To become a Solutions Architect you will need a tertiary qualification and industry experience.

Complete a bachelor degree in an IT-related field, or a double degree across IT and business. This usually takes three to four years of study.
Secure an internship while studying to gain industry experience.
Consider postgraduate study in an IT-related field or a Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Advance your skills by completing additional accreditations such as Cisco, Google or Microsoft certifications.

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Latest Solutions Architect jobs on SEEK

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Location

New Zealand

Solutions Architect

Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ - Data & Digital

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

5d ago

Solutions Architect Opportunities

Government Communications Security Bureau

Wellington Central, Wellington

+ Kiwisaver & Health Insurance

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

17h ago

Solutions Architect

Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ - Data & Digital

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

5d ago

Solutions Architect

Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ - Data & Digital

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

5d ago

Solution Architect

Paymark Ltd T/A Worldline NZ

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

5d ago

Solutions Architect

FIS

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

7d ago

Solutions Architect

Cogent Limited

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

6d ago

Solutions Architect

Engage Recruitment Support

Hawkes Bay

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

12d ago

Senior Solution Architect

WEL Networks

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

21h ago

Solutions Architect

XO Recruitment

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

7d ago

Solutions Architect

Port of Auckland Limited

Parnell, Auckland

$120,000-$150,000 (Onsite parking, cafe and gym)

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

16d ago

Enterprise Solution Architect - ERP

Comspek International Limited

Auckland

Contract/Temp

Information & Communication Technology

6d ago

Solution Architect Software Development

Beyond Recruitment - NZ’s best career opportunities – jobs all over Aotearoa

Hamilton, Waikato

Competitive Remuneration Package and benefits

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

6d ago

Enterprise Architect

BrightSpark Recruitment

Auckland

Up to $190,000 per annum

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

9d ago

Solution Architect

RWA People - Connecting IT people with outstanding jobs

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

12d ago

Solutions Architect (Contract)

Sourced | IT Recruitment Specialists

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Contract/Temp

Information & Communication Technology

Information & Communication Technology

8d ago

Lead Integration Architect

Potentia

Auckland

NZD 150 - 160 per hour

Contract/Temp

Information & Communication Technology

7d ago

Digital Solutions Architect

The University of Auckland

Newmarket, Auckland

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

19d ago

Solution Architect

TEKsystems

Wellington Central, Wellington

Contract/Temp

Information & Communication Technology

NZD 130000 - 160000 per annum

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

25d ago

Solutions Architect

Parker Bridge

Christchurch, Canterbury

NZD 140000 - 160000 per annum

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

21d ago

Business Central Solution Architect

Talent – Specialists in tech, transformation & beyond

Auckland CBD, Auckland

170000

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

9d ago

Solution Designer

Beyond Recruitment - NZ’s best career opportunities – jobs all over Aotearoa

Wellington

Contract/Temp

Information & Communication Technology

$145000.0 - $155000.0 p.a. + Up to $155,000

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

Information & Communication Technology

19h ago

Principal Platform Architect - AWS

Theta

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Medical insurance, enhanced parental leave payment

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

2d ago

Principal Platform Architect - AWS

Theta

Wellington Central, Wellington

Medical insurance, enhanced parental leave payment

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

2d ago

Infrastructure Architect

Younity

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Contract/Temp

Information & Communication Technology

6d ago

Solution Architect

Starfish Consulting

Wellington Central, Wellington

$140-145

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

Information & Communication Technology

23d ago

Principal Platform Architect - AWS

Theta

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Medical insurance, enhanced parental leave payment

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

2d ago

Solution Architect

Starfish Consulting

Wellington Central, Wellington

$130,000 - $160,000

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

28d ago

Principal Solutions Architect

BrightSpark Recruitment

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

23d ago

Digital Architect

BrightSpark Recruitment

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

20d ago

Technical Architect

Medtech Global

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$135,000 – $155,000 per year

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

28d ago

Solution Architect - Business Central/NAV

Upper Echelon Limited

Auckland

NZD 140000 - 170000 per annum

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

9d ago

Senior Technical Lead

Find IT Recruitment

Wellington Central, Wellington

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

9d ago

Solution Architect - Networks and Infrastructure

Potentia

Auckland

NZD 130 - 140 per hour

Contract/Temp

Information & Communication Technology

30d ago

Solution Architect

Tussock Line Ltd

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

30d ago

Kaihoahoa Hangarau / Junior Azure Solution Architect

Te Tihi o Ruahine Whanau Ora Alliance

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

26d ago

Cloud Architect - Azure

FUJIFILM MicroChannel Services Pty Ltd

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

15d ago

AWS Architect

Inde Technology

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

26d ago

Enterprise Solution Architect, Data Center - Network Service Engineer [DC - SRE]

Innovate IT Consultancy Pty Ltd

Auckland

$130,000 – $140,000 per year

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

Information & Communication Technology

8d ago

AWS Architect

Inde Technology

Wellington Central, Wellington

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

26d ago

Lead Cloud Platform Architect - AWS

H2R Technology Limited

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$180-210k

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

23d ago

AWS Architect

Inde Technology

Dunedin Central, Otago

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

Information & Communication Technology

26d ago

Technical Architect - modernising product

Parker Bridge

Auckland

Full Time

Information & Communication Technology

29d ago

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Location

New Zealand

Job opportunities

Solutions Architect jobs on SEEK

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Job growth

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Latest Solutions Architect reviews

Latest reviews from 2 Solutions Architects surveyed on SEEK.

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Aug 2023

As a Solutions Architect, I've seamlessly blended technical expertise with strategic vision to design and implement scalable, efficient, and innovative solutions tailored to diverse business needs.

Reviewer's Qualification

Master of Information Technology

Experience

10+ years

Organisation size

I'm self-employed

The good things

Possibility to work with a vast variety of industries.

The challenges

Looking for a new contracts every year

Sep 2023

Balancing passion and diplomacy

Reviewer's Qualification

Bachelor of Information Technology

Experience

5 – 9 years

Organisation size

Large (200+ employees)

The good things

The good things: When you're passionate about solution architecture, it offers immense gratification. You play a pivotal role in aligning business goals with technology solutions, ensuring both effici...

The challenges

However, there are days when stakeholders have conflicting demands, or when technological limitations hinder business requirements. Balancing between budget constraints, emerging technologies, and leg...