Smartly AI Solution Architect

Our Why 

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow. 

A bit about Smartly, a Datacom company

We exist to make it simpler for Kiwi businesses to look after their people. We’re known as the simple way to sort your payroll for over 20,000 businesses. Our slick software combined with our awesome support team help businesses pay their people on time, accurately and in line with legislation. Which I’m sure you’d agree is important stuff. 

We wholeheartedly believe that if you put people first, everyone wins. Great employees and great employee relationships are still one of the most valuable things a business can have. Look after them, and success however you measure it gets easier. Your people win, your customers win, you win.

About the Role (your why)

As we continue to innovate and scale, we are looking for an AI Solution Architect to join our team and drive the automation and optimization of our software development lifecycle (SDLC). In this role, you'll have a direct impact on the way we design, implement, and deliver solutions by establishing frameworks and building intelligent agents that will enhance productivity, reduce operational overhead, and streamline development processes. Your work will help to create smarter and more efficient workflows across the entire engineering team.

What you’ll do

• Design and implement AI-driven frameworks to automate and optimise various stages of the SDLC, from requirements gathering to deployment and monitoring.
• Build and maintain intelligent agents that can assist in code reviews, test case generation, and identifying performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to identify opportunities for process automation and drive continuous improvements.
• Integrate AI solutions into our existing development tools and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual tasks.
• Analyse and improve the performance and scalability of AI agents in a fast-paced SaaS environment.
• Work closely with product and engineering teams to define key success metrics and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest AI trends and technologies, and continuously evaluate new tools that can enhance the SDLC.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience as an AI Solution Architect or similar role, with a strong understanding of AI/ML principles and their applications in software development.
• Deep expertise in building and deploying AI agents that automate software development processes.
• Strong background in software engineering and an understanding of SDLC, with the ability to design solutions that enhance developer productivity.
• Hands-on experience with AI frameworks, cloud platforms, and development tools.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven track record of identifying automation opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across teams and explain complex AI concepts in simple terms.
• A growth mindset with a passion for continuous learning and staying ahead of AI trends.

Why join us here at Datacom? 

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us. 

We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment. 

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities. 

We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported.