Solutions Architect providing technical consultancy and code architecture for cinema software at Vista. Collaborating with teams to develop, refine, and implement strategic technical goals.
Responsibilities
**About the role**
***Strategy***
Work with the Principal Architect (Solutions and Integrations), Global Head of Platform and Architecture, Architecture team members, and key subject matter experts to develop and refine strategic technical goals and strategy documentation for Vista software and services.
Monitor external and internal information sources to identify new technology options relevant to Vista software and services.
Research new technology options where appropriate and communicate findings to Vista stakeholders.
Assist the Global Head of Platform and Architecture to communicate technical strategy to all relevant stakeholders.
Proactively monitor solution designs and technical implementation details across multiple development teams to ensure development efforts are adhering to our strategic goals.
***Guidance and Mentoring***
Provide technical mentoring and guidance to all teams as required including architecture, solution design and review services.
Ensure the teams are aware of our strategic technical goals and are working collaboratively to achieve these.
Work with the Principal Architect (Solutions and Integrations), Global Head of Platform and Architecture, Head of Cloud Services, Software Architects, and the Engineering Teams, to promote technical excellence.
Facilitate regular collaborative sessions with teams to ensure ongoing technical improvements to our core software modules and frameworks.
***Engineering and Delivery***
Develop proof of concept to prove key elements of solution design will deliver all the aspects we wish to.
Work alongside engineering teams to build key platform and customer deliverables.
Help manage key engineering projects to delivery.
***Operations***
Help define operational state and runbooks for production and test systems.
Work with engineering teams as required on high priority issue identification and remediation.
***Other***
Assist the Principal Architect and Global Head of Platform and Architecture to document and maintain internal development resources and best practice guidance.
Perform interviews for new Architecture and Engineering staff as required.
Complete other tasks as directed by the Principal Architect, Global Head of Platform and Architecture and Senior Architect(s) acting as support and stand-in as required.
**About Vista****
Vista is a world-leading company that makes software for the cinema industry. Started in Auckland, New Zealand, over 25 years ago, we now serve cinemas, film distributors, and moviegoers worldwide.
Our HQ is in the City Works Depot in Auckland. We have offices and subsidiary companies in Sydney, Los Angeles, London, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Shanghai, Mexico City, and Kuala Lumpur. We use the latest technologies and offer a fun, agile and collaborative environment. We continue to innovate and build our reputation as one of the best Kiwi tech companies to work for.
Requirements
**About you**
Significant relevant industry experience.
Experience designing and implementing high quality, complex software applications.
Prior experience developing with C# and .Net
Familiarity with Azure or AWS platforms
Proficiency working with containers and Kubernetes
Experience with CI/CD tools such as AzureDevOps and Octopus
Proven experience designing large-scale, high-performance, and reliable software systems
An excellent understanding of modern software engineering techniques, practices and patterns and their application in real world software scenarios.
Pragmatic, results driven software and solution expert.
Proven experience effectively managing varied workloads and meeting deadlines.
***For this particular role, we are currently only considering applicants with the right to live and work in New Zealand without the need for employer sponsorship.***
Benefits
You will be supported to continually learn and improve your tech skills, share knowledge and ideas in the team, and be part of a dynamic and open culture.
We have a range of benefits that include:
Excellent work/life balance including a 4 ½ day working week
Hybrid working (home and office based split, requiring regular weekly attendance in the Auckland office)
Medical and Life insurance
Volunteer day, enhanced paid parental leave and wellness benefits
Strong mentoring & career development focus
Fun team events including the Vista Innovation Cup
If you enjoy a challenge and working in a dynamic and collaborative team, you’ll love working at Vista.
*We value inclusivity celebrate diversity and are committed to offering equal opportunity to our staff and candidates — regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religious, ethical beliefs or political opinion. This commitment is reflected in all our employment policies and procedures.*
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