Top Software Engineer Jobs in New Zealand

Build internal tooling and platform improvements for database reliability. Split time between software engineering and database operations: monitoring, observability, performance tuning, incident response, migration to RDS/Postgres, and automating fleet management to improve resilience and developer efficiency.

Build and execute automated tests for enterprise web applications and APIs. Extend automation frameworks, develop configurable testing tools, simulate high transaction volumes, execute performance tests, document and verify defects, and collaborate with product engineers on testability. The role also involves analyzing technical solutions, researching testing technologies, supporting users, and preparing formal test plans, datasets, and configurations.

Build and maintain web-based software solutions using the Microsoft stack. Translate client business requirements into technical solutions, work directly with customers, support applications in production, and contribute to performance optimization. The role may also involve React, TypeScript, Git, AI coding assistants, SQL tuning, mobile development, and Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines.

Develop and maintain Java-based Geneious Prime software, integrate sequence-analysis algorithms, build biological data tools and cloud integrations, and contribute across frontend and backend systems. Collaborate with scientists, customers, and cross-functional agile teams to define requirements and iterate designs. Support testing, documentation, and troubleshooting while working with complex codebases and potentially CI/CD and automated testing tools.

Lead the design, development, testing, debugging, and implementation of software applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical specifications, maintain and improve existing codebases, lead peer reviews, and mentor junior developers. The role requires expertise in software development, programming languages, SQL databases, cloud services, CI/CD, DevOps, and Agile methodologies.

Develop and test full-stack SaaS product features using .NET, C#, React, databases, APIs, and cloud technologies. Maintain scalable systems, modernize legacy code, troubleshoot customer issues, write reliable automated tests, participate in code reviews, and improve engineering delivery processes while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Develop and maintain AKS node OS images and CI/CD pipelines, support GPU/network drivers, ensure security/compliance, troubleshoot node provisioning, monitor system health, and collaborate across teams to enable cloud-native and AI hardware access for customers.

Lead development of the end-to-end factory testing, traceability, and process-control stack. Build scalable AWS tooling to capture factory data, power databases, APIs, dashboards, and data pipelines. Define quality, security, observability, and release standards. Shape technical roadmap and architecture while mentoring and growing engineers.

The Senior Web Software Engineer will lead the design and development of web applications, enhance features, mentor developers, and uphold code quality standards.

The role involves data collection for model training, utilizing cloud infrastructure, collaborating on dataset roadmaps, and finding new audio data sources.

Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs, enhance performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on product strategies for Speechify's platform.

The Senior iOS Engineer will lead key engineering decisions, actively ship production code, enhance app architecture, and participate in product discussions to shape the roadmap in a fast-paced environment.

As an Intern Software Engineer, you'll work on real projects in R&D, learning to design and implement scalable products alongside an experienced engineering team.

Design and develop mission-critical spacecraft ground software and full-stack web applications. Support live spacecraft operations and test campaigns, architect scalable, fault-tolerant systems, lead technical initiatives, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior engineers within Agile teams.

Design and implement open source networking solutions, collaborate with cloud providers, and contribute to technical documentation and community efforts.

Develop and enhance Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement and Power Platform solutions for customer service. Design secure Azure and REST API integrations, build customizations, and deliver scalable enterprise applications. Collaborate with product, architecture, engineering, and business teams; contribute to automated testing, CI/CD, code reviews, reliability, performance, and technical debt reduction. Provide technical leadership and mentorship while solving complex platform challenges.

Two-year rotational software engineering program with four six-month assignments across software development, testing, firmware, AI and machine learning, DevOps, systems engineering, and product-related functions. The role involves building production applications, using AI-powered developer tools, collaborating cross-functionally, and solving technical challenges. Candidates need a relevant bachelor's or master's degree, up to three years of experience or a technical internship, strong C++ or C# skills, scripting experience, and legal authorization to work in New Zealand.

Design, develop, and maintain cloud-based analytics applications for life sciences supply chain operations. Build scalable backend services, provide architectural guidance, write high-performance code, and collaborate with data scientists, architects, product teams, and QA. Contribute to product strategy, estimate and track complex initiatives, support Agile development, and participate throughout the software development lifecycle.

The Software Engineer will develop and manage the Kubernetes operator for Rerun Hub, ensuring production reliability, onboarding customers, and extending infrastructure capabilities.

Design and implement mission-critical features for Partly's core SaaS and API platform. Solve difficult technical problems, deliver world-class software, improve business-facing experiences, and develop deep domain knowledge in automotive parts.

Lead platform engineering to build and operate Halter's cloud infrastructure at scale. Own IaC, CI/CD, observability, security guardrails, developer experience (golden paths), and AI-assisted tooling. Mentor engineers, participate in on-call rotations, and collaborate across backend, ML, and data teams to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable collar-to-cloud systems.

Develop and maintain Geneious cloud products by building and operating cloud services (mainly Scala/Java). Package code as Docker containers, deploy to EKS, run in production, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on requirements, testing, documentation, and support. Focus on cloud-native architectures, IaC, and DevSecOps practices.

Build and maintain scalable Go back end services, APIs, and data pipelines for flow cytometry/biomedical data on Google Cloud. Support CI/CD with GitHub Actions, implement observability, and collaborate with front-end engineers using TypeScript/Angular. Participate in full development lifecycle, code reviews, and Agile ceremonies. Hybrid role with two days/week in Auckland.

As a Software Engineer, you'll develop applications, collaborate with teams, and ensure product reliability using various technologies and methodologies.

Build and maintain hardened Ubuntu-based container images and the automated CI/CD pipelines to build, test, scan, sign, publish, and retire them. Integrate upstream open-source projects, ensure security and cloud-native compatibility, collaborate with cross-functional teams, document and share knowledge, mentor colleagues, and contribute to hiring. Work in a distributed agile environment with occasional travel.