Technical Integration Architect - Senior Manager

About the Role

Join a dynamic team at PwC New Zealand focused on delivering comprehensive integration, data, and AI solutions to key organizations across financial services, government, and major enterprises. You will be involved in leading complex, critical transformation initiatives, crafting secure, scalable platforms that integrate enterprise ecosystems, enable trusted data usage, and facilitate large-scale AI adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of large-scale cloud integration, data, and AI solutions using Azure, MuleSoft, and modern architectural approaches within complex enterprise settings.
• Architect scalable API-driven, microservices, and event-oriented solutions connecting vital business platforms, data ecosystems, and AI services.
• Engage directly with clients by conducting workshops, gathering requirements, and converting business needs into effective technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership for major transformation projects, ensuring adherence to enterprise standards for security, resilience, performance, and scalability.
• Promote and implement AI-assisted engineering, DevOps, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and automation to speed delivery, enhance quality, and build sustainable engineering capabilities.
• Contribute to pre-sales activities including proposals and solution definition while nurturing strong client partnerships.
• Mentor engineering teams to foster skill growth and support the development of the practice.

Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Computer Science or a closely related field is mandatory.
• Over 10 years of experience managing end-to-end delivery of data and integration solutions, including client workshops, translating business/data requirements into scalable architectures, and ensuring compliance with security and reliability principles.
• Established client relationship skills in a commercial context, with experience supporting pre-sales efforts and interacting confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Essential Technical Skills:
• Microsoft Azure services including API Management, Application Gateways, Logic Apps, Functions, Service Fabric, AI Search, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Kubernetes Service, Virtual Networks, Azure Front Door, Web Application Firewall, Storage Services, and Azure DevOps.
• Integration platform expertise with MuleSoft CloudHub.
• Desirable Skills:
• AI and developer tools such as GitHub Copilot and Microsoft Copilot Studio.
• Development frameworks and languages including Java SpringBoot and .NET.
• Amazon Web Services experience (EKS, Bedrock, Agent Core, API Gateway, Storage Services, EC2, Lambda, VPC).
• Platform and infrastructure knowledge such as OpenShift and SAP Business Technology Platform.
• Expertise in data integration methods including ETL/ELT, API-based and event-driven integration, and data pipeline construction.
• Experience with data platforms like Microsoft Fabric and Databricks, involving data engineering, lakehouse architecture, and platform integration.

Perks and Benefits

• Discretionary bonuses and generous referral incentives.
• Access to retail discounts and special deals.
• Opportunities for global networking and leadership development, including AI tools training and structured learning programs.
• An annual wellbeing allowance of NZD 250 along with life and income protection benefits.
• Support through Employee Assistance Programs including Sonder, Headspace, and others.
• 15 days of paid sick leave and eligibility for group-rate health insurance.
• Reputation for innovation and career acceleration while working on impactful challenges.
• Flexible working environment supported by a coaching culture.
• Two paid recognition days during annual summer shutdown plus option to purchase extra annual leave.
• Paid parental leave with flexible arrangements and financial planning aid.
• Inclusive workplace networks and paid leave for volunteering activities.

Additional Information

This role demands maintaining independence to uphold PwC’s objectivity, subject to an independence review. Recruiting agencies are not involved; direct applications only. Early applications are encouraged due to possible early closure. AI-enabled secure tools may assist recruitment stages, though final decisions are human-led.