Solutions Architect

In this Solutions Architect role, you'll be providing technical consultancy and code architecture services to diverse technical and operational teams in Vista, to ensure the ongoing technical quality and longevity of the Vista software suite and the success of Vista Group’s offerings.

Working with the Principal Architect (Solutions and Integrations), Global Head of Platform and Architecture, the Architecture team and Engineering teams, to develop, refine and implement the technical and architectural strategies for Vista software and services. The role will provide technical research and software design services to Teams as required, including proactively creating and reviewing solution designs and technical implementation details, and recommending improvements that ensure Vista software and services advance in line with our technical strategy.

In addition to providing general mentoring and technical guidance to Engineers, Operations Staff and Technical Experts, the role may include working within teams on a project basis, creating solutions and implementing positive and meaningful solutions across Vista’s product and service estate.

About the role

Strategy

• Work with the Principal Architect (Platform), 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 (Platform), Global Head of Platform and Architecture, Platform Ops, 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
• Collaborate closely with Platform Services and Customer Success teams to understand internal operational issues and customer‑reported pain points, and design technical solutions to address them

Other

• Assist the Principal Architect and Global Head of Platform and Architecture to document and maintain internal development resources and best practice guidance
• Work collaboratively with architects, engineers, and key stakeholders distributed across New Zealand, United States, and United Kingdom time zones, ensuring effective communication, alignment, and decision‑making across regions
• 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 you

• Significant relevant industry experience
• Experience designing and implementing high quality, complex software applications
• Prior experience developing with C# and .Net, ideally at Principal Engineer level
• 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 South Africa without the need for employer sponsorship.

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.

Shared Standards

Our Shared Standards act as a compass for how we work together and reflect the behaviours we value at Vista Group. The way in which each member of our crew embodies these Shared Standards is an indicator for performance and success, as it aligns with our vision and strategy.

One Crew

We're a diverse team, in different places and functions, and we're at our best when we connect, help and collaborate

Shine a Light

We communicate openly, we explain the why, and we ask when we don't understand. We don't leave people in the dark

Make it Happen

We make good things happen as people and as teams through our focus on delivery

Chase Great

We challenge ourselves and each other to keep improving

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:

• Rest & Relax Fridays - Finish at lunch time on Friday but get paid for the full day
• Annual volunteer day
• Compulsory Defined Contribution Company Pension Scheme
• Medical Insurance / Medical Aid (after qualifying period)
• Employee Assistance Programme Service
• Paid Sick leave
• 5 days bereavement leave per year
• On-Site Breakfast Bar

If this sounds like you, get in touch to find out more

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.