7 Software Engineer jobs in New Zealand

Are you ready to turbo charge your career and contribute to software product transformation, through cutting-edge technologies? Join my clients team in Christchurch as a C++ Software Engineering contractor with an innovative and industry-leading organisation. There are multiple roles available and we will consider hourly rate contractors or 1 - 2 years fixed term contact assignments.

As a Software Engineer you will play an important role in developing code that aligns with product and customer requirements. Your responsibilities will include:

• C++, Java (Android) and AngularJS software development

• Collaborating with clients and domain experts

• Solve problems and address scope challenges

To excel in this position, you should have:

• At least 5 years of experience in C++ application development.

• Proficiency in Angular browser-based UI development

• Competence in both Linux and Windows OS development

• Familiarity with C++ unit testing and broader test automation.

• Exposure to Agile development practices

Based in Christchurch, you'll enjoy a top of the market salary plus:

• Great hourly rate or 1 - 2 fixed term salary

• Free parking and secure covered bike sheds.

• Access to an onsite gym and shower facilities.

• An active social club

To find out more about this awesome role, APPLY NOW for a confidential discussion. Please note that candidates are required to have the right to work in New Zealand and preferably are living in Christchurch, New Zealand.

AgileEngine is a top-ranking provider of software solutions to Fortune 500, Global 500, and Future 50 companies. Listed on Inc. 5000 among the fastest-growing US companies, we are always open to talented software, UX, and data experts in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

If you like a challenging environment where you’re working with the best and are encouraged to learn and experiment daily, there’s no better place — guaranteed! :)

What you will do

Collaborate closely with Data Scientists to understand their data requirements, model development needs, and performance optimization goals;

Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support ML model development and deployment;

Collect, process, and prepare large datasets for analysis, feature engineering, and model training;

Implement data quality checks, validation, and monitoring to ensure the reliability and accuracy of data used in ML models;

Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing performance for ML workloads;

Develop and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and workflows;

Manage data versioning, storage, and access control for ML datasets;

Collaborate with DevOps and IT teams to ensure smooth deployment and scaling of ML models in production environments;

Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in data engineering and ML infrastructure.

Must haves 

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field;

Proven experience as a Data Engineer, preferably in a role supporting Data Scientists;

Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala;

Proficiency with data storage and processing technologies, including SQL databases, NoSQL databases, and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark);

Experience with data warehousing solutions and data integration tools;

Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools: AWS glue, Airflow, etc;

Knowledge of ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and ML model deployment;

Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes);

Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset;

Excellent oral and written communication skills with a keen sense of customer service.

Nice to haves

Experience in ad/marketing environment

Experience working with Data Lakes

Experience with Scala

Experience with Glue/EMR/Redshift/Airflow

Experience with Terraform.

The benefits of joining us

Professional growth

Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.

Competitive compensation

We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.

A selection of exciting projects

Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.

Flextime

Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.

AgileEngine is a top-ranking provider of software solutions to Fortune 500, Global 500, and Future 50 companies. Listed on Inc. 5000 among the fastest-growing US companies, we are always open to talented software, UX, and data experts in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

If you like a challenging environment where you’re working with the best and are encouraged to learn and experiment daily, there’s no better place — guaranteed! :)

What you will do

Collaborate closely with Data Scientists to understand their data requirements, model development needs, and performance optimization goals;

Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support ML model development and deployment;

Collect, process, and prepare large datasets for analysis, feature engineering, and model training;

Implement data quality checks, validation, and monitoring to ensure the reliability and accuracy of data used in ML models;

Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing performance for ML workloads;

Develop and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and workflows;

Manage data versioning, storage, and access control for ML datasets;

Collaborate with DevOps and IT teams to ensure smooth deployment and scaling of ML models in production environments;

Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in data engineering and ML infrastructure.

Must haves 

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field;

Proven experience as a Data Engineer, preferably in a role supporting Data Scientists;

Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala;

Proficiency with data storage and processing technologies, including SQL databases, NoSQL databases, and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark);

Experience with data warehousing solutions and data integration tools;

Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools: AWS glue, Airflow, etc;

Knowledge of ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and ML model deployment;

Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes);

Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset;

Excellent oral and written communication skills with a keen sense of customer service.

Nice to haves

Experience in ad/marketing environment

Experience working with Data Lakes

Experience with Scala

Experience with Glue/EMR/Redshift/Airflow

Experience with Terraform.

The benefits of joining us

Professional growth

Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.

Competitive compensation

We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.

A selection of exciting projects

Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.

Flextime

Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.

AgileEngine is a top-ranking provider of software solutions to Fortune 500, Global 500, and Future 50 companies. Listed on Inc. 5000 among the fastest-growing US companies, we are always open to talented software, UX, and data experts in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

If you like a challenging environment where you’re working with the best and are encouraged to learn and experiment daily, there’s no better place — guaranteed! :)

What you will do

Collaborate closely with Data Scientists to understand their data requirements, model development needs, and performance optimization goals;

Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support ML model development and deployment;

Collect, process, and prepare large datasets for analysis, feature engineering, and model training;

Implement data quality checks, validation, and monitoring to ensure the reliability and accuracy of data used in ML models;

Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing performance for ML workloads;

Develop and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and workflows;

Manage data versioning, storage, and access control for ML datasets;

Collaborate with DevOps and IT teams to ensure smooth deployment and scaling of ML models in production environments;

Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in data engineering and ML infrastructure.

Must haves 

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field;

Proven experience as a Data Engineer, preferably in a role supporting Data Scientists;

Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala;

Proficiency with data storage and processing technologies, including SQL databases, NoSQL databases, and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Hadoop, Spark);

Experience with data warehousing solutions and data integration tools;

Experience with data pipeline and workflow management tools: AWS glue, Airflow, etc;

Knowledge of ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and ML model deployment;

Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes);

Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset;

Excellent oral and written communication skills with a keen sense of customer service.

Nice to haves

Experience in ad/marketing environment

Experience working with Data Lakes

Experience with Scala

Experience with Glue/EMR/Redshift/Airflow

Experience with Terraform.

The benefits of joining us

Professional growth

Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.

Competitive compensation

We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.

A selection of exciting projects

Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.

Flextime

Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.

**Calling all innovators - find your future at Fiserv.**
We're Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day - quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we're involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.
**Job Title**
Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Advisory
**What does a successful SDET Advisory do at Fiserv?**
We're looking for a seasoned Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our team in an Advisory capacity, driving quality at speed. In this role, you'll play a critical part in shaping our CI/CD pipelines, embedding test automation into every stage of the development lifecycle, and enabling rapid, reliable releases.
**What you will do:**
+ **Lead Strategic Automation & CI/CD Initiatives:** Provide expert guidance on scalable test automation frameworks and CI/CD best practices to enhance delivery speed and reliability.
+ **Champion Quality Standards:** Advocate for shift-left testing and continuous quality, ensuring automation is integrated early and maintained throughout.
+ **Inspire Innovation and Continuous Improvement** : Encourage bold, forward-thinking approaches that challenge the status quo, aiming to reduce manual effort and accelerate the product development lifecycle.
+ **Mentor and Empower SDET Talent:** Offer hands-on coaching and technical leadership to SDET team members, fostering a high-performing, growth-oriented environment.
+ **Oversee Test Planning & Quality Assurance:** Review and refine existing automation test suites, providing actionable feedback to improve test coverage, maintainability, and effectiveness.
**What you will need to have:**
+ Proven technical leadership, with a track record of coaching and mentoring SDETs and Developers.
+ Hands-on expertise with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps or similar), performance testing, and automation frameworks (Playwright, Selenium).
+ Strong background in Agile/Scrum with exploratory testing techniques.
+ Proficiency with tools like Charles Proxy, Fiddler, Postman, and SoapUI.
+ Familiarity in native iOS/Android development.
+ Deep understanding of Pact Contract Testing.
+ Experience in Jira, or similar backlog and defect management tools
+ A passion for knowledge sharing-leading 'lunch and learn' sessions or technical deep dives to uplift team capability and promote best practices.
**Perks At Work:**
+ Onsite yoga and cardio
+ Active social committee with regular events
+ Fully subsidised health insurance along with, life, income, and illness protection.
+ Foosball, table tennis, pool table, play station with a mindfulness centre
+ Chips and drinks every Friday
+ Breakfast provided on-site
+ Transport/wellbeing reimbursement
+ Subsidised carpark opportunity
+ On-site childcare discount through a private daycare for first 6 months
+ Endless learning opportunities through Udemy and Fiserv's in-house training platform
Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv. Please:
+ Apply using your legal name
+ Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).
**Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:**
Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
**Note to agencies:**
Fiserv does not accept resume submissions from agencies outside of existing agreements. Please do not send resumes to Fiserv associates. Fiserv is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resume submissions.
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Our Purpose
TERADYNE, where experience meets innovation and driving excellence in every connection. We are fueled by creativity and diversity of thought and in our workforce. Our employees are supported to innovate and learn something new every day.
Based in Auckland, Quantifi Photonics is proud to be part of the Teradyne family, combining
New Zealand's innovative spirit with the resources of a global leader in test, automation, and robotics. We're growing fast, tackling increasingly complex challenges, and are looking for passionate, talented people to help take Quantifi Photonics to the next level.
Quantifi Photonics designs and manufactures advanced optical and electronic test instruments that enable engineers to develop and scale up next-generation photonics technologies. Our customers include global tech companies, leading universities, and world-class research institutions in over 25 countries; working across R&D, high-volume manufacturing, defense, aerospace, and academia.
We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.
Opportunity Overview
The Software Test Engineer is a quality assurance specialist responsible for driving testing strategies, enhancing automation frameworks, and ensuring the reliability of complex software systems and software applications. They work closely with development and product teams to improve test coverage, effectiveness, and scalability. This role plays a critical part in delivering high-quality, stable software by designing and executing tests that validate functionality, performance, and system integrity across all releases.
+ Develop and maintain robust test automation frameworks for CI/CD environments
+ Design and execute test cases for new features and regression.
+ Identify, analyze, and troubleshoot complex defects
+ Continuously improve regression testing methodologies.
+ Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
+ Identify, document, and track bugs through to resolution.
+ Advocate for best practices in exploratory, usability, and accessibility testing.
+ Drive innovation in testing tools, processes, and methodologies.
All About You
We seek individuals who share our passion and determination. Our commitment to customer success drives us to go the extra mile. If you're ready to join us in this mission, take a closer look at the minimum criteria for the position.
+ Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related field.
+ Substantial experience in software testing and QA engineering.
+ Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Java, Python, C++, C#, PowerShell, bash.
+ Deep understanding of performance testing, security testing, and API testing methodologies.
+ Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud-based testing environments.
+ Strong problem-solving skills to identify, analyze, and resolve defects effectively.
+ Excellent communication and leadership skills for mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Good-to-Haves:
+ Knowledge of database systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
+ Exposure to large-scale distributed systems testing for high-availability applications.
+ Experience in design, implementation, and managing CI/CD pipelines using Git, Jenkins and/or Docker.
+ Understanding of usability and accessibility testing to improve user experience.
+ Ability to innovate testing methodologies for continuous improvement in QA practices.
We are only considering candidates local to position location and are unable to provide relocation for this position.
Benefits
+ Health insurance
+ Paid birthday off
+ Great staff facilities, (lunchroom outdoor flow and BBQ area)
+ Onsite parking available
+ Walking distance from Constellation Bus Station
+ Employee centric company
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