Principal Cloud Data Architect

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi 

At Theta, our Data & Digital practices deliver modern, comprehensive data and analytics solutions using cutting-edge and innovate architecture, empowering our customers to unlock the full potential of their data. As demand for our expertise continues to grow across a diverse range of customer projects, we are seeking experienced Azure Data Architects to drive innovation and excellence within our team. 

Your Role: 

As a Principal Cloud Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering scalable, high-performance cloud solutions using Azure data and AI services. You will collaborate with customers and internal teams to architect and implement transformative cloud solutions that drive business value. This position is available in either Auckland (preferred) or Wellington. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Architect, design and implement advanced analytics cloud solutions that align with customer objectives. 

• Educate and advise customers on the strategic benefits of cloud adoption, leading deep architectural discussions to ensure maximum business impact. 

• Capture and share industry best practices within our architect community to foster innovation. 

• Contribute thought leadership by authoring whitepapers, blogs, and delivering internal enablement sessions. 

• Collaborate with Theta’s architecture team to enhance existing offerings, spearhead new initiatives, and drive continuous improvement within the practice. 

• Build and nurture relationships with senior technical leaders, enabling them to become strong advocates for cloud adoption. 

As an industry leader in digital transformation, Theta is at the forefront of enabling our clients to leverage next-generation cloud solutions for data and analytics. We recognise that cloud technology is the backbone of our clients’ most ambitious analytics and AI aspirations. 

At Theta, you’ll work with state-of-the-art cloud technologies, collaborate with industry-leading experts, and continuously expand your expertise in a fast-evolving technology landscape. We foster a culture of innovation, empowering our team members to lead, experiment, and shape the future of cloud solutions. 

Join us and be part of a team that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and cutting-edge technology. 

Skills and experience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako 

Required Skills: 

• Extensive hands-on experience in designing and implementing large-scale analytics cloud solutions on Microsoft Azure, leveraging Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, and Snowflake. 

• Deep expertise in the Azure technology stack, including, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Databricks, and Azure Data Factory. 

• Direct experience migrating enterprise applications to cloud platforms, such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud. 

• Strong expertise in designing and implementing end-to-end data pipelines in Azure. 

• Solid background in Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, and Data Management. 

• Proven ability to design and model scalable architecture solutions. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Strong workshop facilitation and requirements elicitation capabilities. 

• Proficient presentation and stakeholder engagement skills. 

Preferred Skills: 

• 10+ years of overall architecture experience, with a minimum of 5 years specializing in Azure Analytics architecture. 

• Proficiency in end-to-end architecture, design, and deployment of Microsoft Fabric is advantageous, with expertise in developing a comprehensive decision-making framework.  

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in migrating and deploying cloud-based solutions on Azure or AWS. 

• Hands-on experience with AWS is a plus. 

• Azure Certified Professional certification is highly desirable. 

• Strong understanding and hands-on experience of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps principles, DataOps practices and related cloud concepts. 

• Knowledge of Agile, SCRUM, and Continuous Delivery methodologies. 

• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and strategic problem-solving skills. 

• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives and shifting priorities. 

About us | Mō mātou 

Our people are awesome problem solvers who love turning tech into real world solutions. We thrive on enabling NZ businesses with smarter outcomes. 

Join a creative, stimulating, and inclusive work environment that encourages participation and innovation, with many opportunities for professional growth. Our team of circa 300 is dispersed all over New Zealand, with offices in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington and Christchurch. Work alongside some of the best and brightest in the industry - does this sound like a bit of you? 

Our values are:  

• Our people are our greatest asset. 

• We conduct business ethically. 

• Invention, imagination and creativity are the foundation for growth. 

• We work with positive energy, enjoyment, humour and work/life balance. 

• Excellence is our passion, and we deliver what we promise – or more! 

• We strive to take a pragmatic approach to all our activities 

• We value and appreciate our natural environment and seek to play our part to maintain it  

Benefits of working at Theta | Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki Theta 

Theta offers a family friendly work environment with flexible work hours where practical, especially relevant for caregivers. 

We embrace gender equality and are committed to providing a supportive, diverse and inclusive work environment throughout our workplace. 

Theta is committed to giving back to the community and are avid supporters of Cure Kids. We compete in various adventure races and do many other things to raise money for Cure Kids. And we make time for the fun things in life! 

We currently provide the following benefits to ensure your professional development and personal wellbeing: 

• Professional growth and learning opportunities 

• A competitive salary (commensurate with experience) 

• Fully subsidised medical insurance for employees 

• Heavily discounted medical insurance for immediate family of employees 

• Enhanced parental leave payment – salary top-ups plus return-to-work incentive 

• Hybrid working model (minimum 2 days in the office) 

• Volunteer days 

• Internal Referral Incentive 

• Staff Assistance Programme 

• Annual Flu injections 

• Sick leave from your first day on board 

• Remote working options where practical and mutually agreed 

• Daily fresh fruit basket, coffee machine, wide selection of teas and biscuits in all of our offices 

• We are also an accredited employer with INZ 

Apply now | Tono ināianei 

We are only accepting applications from those already residing in Aotearoa New Zealand with relevant visas. 

Please note: Potential employees will be required to consent to a Ministry of Justice and a Credit check.