Software development jobs in Wellington.

Building AI solutions · Defining quality metrics · Deploying production systems

3+ yrsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience; 3+ years of professional software engineering experience; experience building LLM applications using RAG and agentic workflows; hands-on experience evaluating LLM or agent systems; willingness to travel

Developing software · Resolving production issues · Managing deployments

Proven full-stack developer with JS and .NET proficiency; cloud-based web apps, SQL databases, automated testing, TDD, CI, code review, version control; web security knowledge; NZ Government Web Standards a plus; willingness to learn Te Tiriti, Tikanga, Te Reo, Te Ao Māori.

Developing software · Resolving production issues · Managing deployments

Proven full-stack developer with JS and .Net proficiency; cloud-based web apps, SQL databases, automated testing, TDD, CI, version control; knowledge of web security; NZ Government Web Standards a plus; willingness to learn Te Tiriti, Tikanga, Te Reo, Te Ao Māori.

Developing backend code · Running database queries · Supporting audits

Comfortable with Python and PostgreSQL; excellent attention to detail; strong communication; adaptable; legally entitled to work in New Zealand; must obtain Ministry of Justice Criminal Convictions and Credit check.

Designing automated tests · Maintaining test frameworks · Integrating CI/CD pipelines

Experience designing, building and maintaining automated tests and frameworks; familiarity with Agile, Product Management, ITIL; tools like Jira, Confluence, Selenium; must be NZ citizen or permanent resident, reside in NZ, pass security clearance, drug test, and police check.

Designing digital solutions · Maintaining data services · Collaborating with stakeholders

Experience with data lake platforms (Cloudera or Databricks), strong Microsoft SQL, relational and NoSQL databases, Linux and Windows, backend development, functional and object-oriented programming, DevOps practices, and strong collaboration skills.

Leading engineering teams · Embedding engineering standards · Guiding technical decisions

Significant software engineering experience, including technical leadership; experience coaching and line managing technical people; knowledge of modern software engineering practices; experience embedding engineering standards; experience with GitHub Enterprise, Jira or equivalent; experience across cloud and on-premise environments

Maintaining data services · Building digital solutions · Planning technical solutions

Data lake platform experience (Cloudera or Databricks); strong Microsoft SQL skills; relational and NoSQL database knowledge; Linux and Windows experience; backend development, testing and support experience; functional and object-oriented programming knowledge; DevOps knowledge or experience

Developing application code · Resolving software defects · Creating technical documentation

Relevant Bachelor's degree or currently completing a Master of Software Development; experience with at least one major programming language; working knowledge of SQL and database concepts; understanding of Agile or Waterfall software development practices

Developing software · Mentoring teams · Solving complex problems

Excellent full stack development skills (Python, TypeScript/React, C#), ability to balance business context and technical strategy, strong problem-solving, mentoring and communication skills, legally entitled to work in New Zealand, and must pass criminal conviction and credit checks.

Writing code · Reviewing code · Supporting applications

Hands-on experience with JavaScript and TypeScript; exposure to React, CSS and HTML

Developing frontend features · Building backend functionality · Monitoring AWS services

4+ yrsExperience in mobile and web-based technologies; valid New Zealand work permit

Designing architectural solutions · Refactoring legacy systems · Building verification harnesses

Deep full-stack or backend engineering experience with typed languages, ideally C# and .NET; familiarity with AI harnesses, coding agents, or automated verification pipelines; distributed systems, API design, data modeling, and relational database migrations.

Writing code · Reviewing code · Building applications

1+ yrHands-on experience with JavaScript and TypeScript; exposure to React, CSS, HTML; practical problem-solving; right to work in New Zealand.

Developing web applications · Leading technical decisions · Mentoring developers

5+ yrs5+ years experience with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Node.js, Postgres, RESTful APIs, and AWS; right to work in New Zealand without sponsorship; Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

Embedding engineering standards · Uplifting engineering capability · Championing modern engineering practices

Designing automation frameworks · Developing automated tests · Coaching testers

8+ yrs8+ years test automation experience in agile environments; strong Java programming; experience with Serenity BDD, Cucumber, JUnit, Maven, Jenkins, AWS pipelines; Level 7 qualification in computer science or equivalent; right to work in New Zealand.

Designing automation frameworks · Developing automated tests · Coaching testers

8+ yrs8+ years hands-on test automation experience in agile environments; strong Java programming; CI/CD with Jenkins and AWS pipelines; experience with Serenity BDD, Cucumber, JUnit, Maven; Level 7 qualification in Computer Science or related field; right to work in New Zealand.

Modernizing engineering workflows · Building observability infrastructure · Improving engineering feedback

Software engineering experience in TypeScript, NodeJs and Terraform; experience improving production CI/CD, testing and delivery workflows; familiarity with AWS, Docker and Buildkite or comparable tools; observability design experience; AI coding-agent experience; leading cross-team process improvements

Leading testing projects · Developing test strategies · Conducting automated testing

Strong experience in API and webservices testing; proficiency with Selenium; knowledge of SDET methodologies; familiarity with Java, Python, or Ruby; ISTQB Advanced Level Test Automation Engineer certification preferred.

Owning features · Reviewing code · Mentoring engineers

3+ yrs3-5+ years software development in SaaS; strong Microsoft .NET stack (C#, .NET Core, Web APIs), MongoDB, HTML5, JavaScript, React, AWS, Terraform, CI/CD, observability, AI coding agents, API integration, scalable system design.

Building software products · Solving technical problems · Mentoring colleagues

5+ yrs5+ years of professional software engineering experience; strong full-stack skills with senior-level backend and infrastructure experience; fluency or near-fluency in HTML5/CSS, React, TypeScript, Node, Postgres, Docker, AWS and Terraform; track record of shipping software in a strong CI/CD environment

Defining engineering standards · Coaching engineering teams · Measuring practice adoption

Designing Salesforce architectures · Developing custom functionality · Leading technical reviews

8+ yrsOver 8 years delivering complex Salesforce technical solutions in consulting and enterprise settings; experience delivering in public sector environments

Guiding engineering teams · Stabilising core systems · Planning database migration

software engineering background; experience in a larger tech/SaaS company

Leading technical direction · Mentoring engineers · Reviewing code

Experience leading and mentoring software engineering teams; hands-on C# and .NET experience; Azure cloud expertise; event-driven architecture experience; Terraform and Infrastructure as Code; GitHub and CI/CD experience

Leading technical direction · Mentoring engineers · Driving engineering excellence

Proven experience leading and mentoring software engineering teams; extensive hands-on C#, .NET, Azure, event-driven architectures, Terraform, GitHub, CI/CD; legal right to work in New Zealand.

Building AI solutions · Deploying AI applications · Integrating enterprise data

Experience in consulting, professional services or technology in an engineering, architecture or technical consulting role; experience delivering cloud-native solutions using Azure, AWS or GCP; hands-on experience designing and deploying generative AI, agentic AI or intelligent automation solutions; legally entitled to work in New Zealand

Developing flight software · Leading major projects · Verifying software systems

5+ yrsEngineering degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or equivalent; 5+ years of applicable embedded software development using C and C++; embedded Linux development and deployment; Git; UDP/TCP software and driver development in embedded systems

Leading technical delivery · Developing full-stack solutions · Mentoring junior developers

2+ yrs5+ years of relevant IT experience; 2+ years as a Technical Lead; BA/BS degree; right to work in New Zealand