Senior Software Engineer ( Fixed Term)

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  • Thu Jul 2 22:33:26 2026
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Senior Software Engineer | 12-Month Fixed Term

Are you a seasoned full-stack developer looking to use your engineering skills for a truly meaningful purpose? We have an urgent requirement for a Senior Software Engineer to join a prominent technology organization. This entity builds and protects the critical digital infrastructure that powers the connectivity outcomes across Aotearoa New Zealand.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract until June 2027 where you will act as a SME, guiding the design of scalable systems that process massive data volumes.

The Opportunity: Innovation with Impact

In this role, you will move beyond standard commercial software development. You will join a passionate, agile squad using diverse technologies to solve real-world, practical problems. As a Senior Engineer, you will provide critical technical advice and guide the development of high-throughput automated systems used for network data collection, management, and real-time monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide sound architectural and technical advice on system designs and network data tools.

  • Manage development projects from the initial research phase right through to scoping, building, testing, and deployment.

  • Work closely alongside both technical and non-technical teammates in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

  • Write clean, scalable code and establish robust automated unit testing frameworks to maintain strict quality standards.

  • Author clear, accessible technical documentation and actively identify areas to optimize the existing code base and DevOps processes.


What You Will Need to Be Successful:

  • Must have Valid NZ work rights

  • This is not a remote role. Auckland office based. 2 days WFH.

  • Professional development experience with deep, production-level expertise in Node.js and Angular (must have).

  • Hands-on experience working across diverse data stores, specifically MongoDB and ElasticSearch (MySQL or MS SQL exposure is highly regarded).

  • Proven track record building and consuming robust REST APIs and managing source code efficiently within Git.

  • A strong commitment to code quality, with practical experience setting up basic CI/CD deployment pipelines and comprehensive unit tests.

  • Exceptional communication skills with a proactive, self-starter mindset, equally comfortable working independently or pairing with a team.


Next Steps: Apply Today!

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