Senior Software Engineer

About the role

Propellerhead is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our core engineering team and define future technical strategies. You will guide proofs of concept to production, mentor team members on new technologies, and help clients navigate the development of secure enterprise software and deployment architectures in the age of AI. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and requires regular in-office attendance in Auckland.

Responsibilities

• Define technical solutions through research and team investigation in line with the CTO's vision.
• Participate in the design and construction of software across the full stack, including deployment architecture, DevOps, and automated testing.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders and team members to ensure shared understanding of solution design and roadmap delivery.
• Drive the migration of existing polyglot solutions to standardized Rust and TypeScript.
• Pass on technical learning to the broader organization to embed technical strategies.

Required skills

• Rust
• TypeScript
• React
• Azure
• AWS
• CI/CD
• Terraform
• Microservices
• LLMs
• Distributed systems

Nice to have

• C#
• .NET
• Java
• Spring
• C++

Benefits

• Professional growth and development
• Fortnightly knowledge sharing sessions
• Competitive salary
• Employee Share Purchase Scheme

About the Company

Propellerhead is a leading software services company that designs, delivers, and maintains large-scale, custom-built digital platforms. With over 20 years in the market, we work with a diverse range of commercial, non-profit, and government organizations to produce meaningful technology.