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Propellerhead

Propellerhead

www.propellerhead.co.nz

1 Job

49 Employees

About the Company

In 2002, we founded Propellerhead with a mission to revolutionise software services in New Zealand. Today, we proudly collaborate with some of the nation's largest organisations, crafting innovative and complex technologies that enhance the lives of millions of New Zealanders every single day. For each client, we are a technology partner. We believe continuous advances in technology allow us to utilise newer and better ways of solving problems for our clients and their users. Our guiding principles of anti-fragile design, verifiable information, and user sovereignty inform every layer of our software development process. We build robust applications and platforms that enhance how users interact with technology, secure in the knowledge that their digital experiences are safe, reliable, and empowering. CULTURE & APPROACH: Our company is home to world-class software developers, problem solvers and thinkers. Our work reflects rapid advancements in technology and as a collective we’re drawn to the promise of decentralisation to make the world a better place. We believe the more minds working together, the more innovative the solutions can be and we adopt a pilot-led approach with a focus on creativity and ideas to ensure the solution is fit for future. Our teams are made up of craftspeople, driven to discover the right combination of methodology, architecture, technology, and thinking and our company approach is designed to produce maximum value by stepping out of the way and clearing roadblocks for our people. We take influence from Agile, Lean Startup, and Design Thinking principles to operate, and we deliver solutions in a series of small increments, each iteration providing insights and clarity on user needs. Coding, creativity and thinking, operating at the intersection of where philosophy and technology meet.

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Propellerhead
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Solutions Architect/ Tech Lead (Remote)
Job Description
**Job Title:** Solutions Architect / Technical Lead (Remote) **Role Summary:** Architect, design, and lead delivery of resilient, enterprise‑grade software solutions across cloud platforms. Drive the transition of legacy C# services to Rust, set architectural standards, and align technical vision with business strategy while actively coding and prototyping new ideas. **Expectations:** - 8+ years of hands‑on software development and architecture. - Proven leadership in complex, distributed systems for corporate or enterprise clients. - Comfortable bridging technical design with business stakeholder communication. - Availability for intermittent cross‑border collaboration; reliable remote setup (camera, high‑speed internet). **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop, review, and communicate solution architecture with development teams. - Champion and evolve the organization’s technical strategy as a business differentiator. - Define, maintain, and enforce software delivery standards and practices. - Design quality strategies focusing on speed‑to‑value, security, reliability, maintainability, performance, and functional fit. - Lead migration activities from C# to Rust, including tooling, processes, and ecosystem adjustments. - Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and operational instrumentation on Azure or AWS. - Implement and monitor streaming/messaging solutions (Kafka, NATS). - Contribute to product roadmaps in partnership with Product Owners and stakeholders. - Promote adoption of emerging trends (digital identity, verifiable credentials, open banking, AI agent authorization, edge/device deployment). **Required Skills:** - Strong expertise in React, C#, TypeScript, Java, and preferably Rust. - Deep knowledge of Azure or AWS cloud architecture, CI/CD, and operations. - Experience with Kafka, NATS, or similar streaming/messaging platforms. - Architectural design of multi‑tier, distributed applications. - Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills. - Ability to prototype, test, and validate new technical concepts quickly. - Familiarity with digital identity, verifiable credentials, open banking, AI agents, or edge deployment is a plus. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. - Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) preferred.
Paris, France
Remote
Senior
07-11-2025