Senior Software Developer; Remote or Relocate

Role:

As a Senior Software Developer in our core delivery team, you will help craft interesting, challenging systems that go beyond routine feature work. You will work with a highly skilled, autonomy‑valuing team that prioritises technical excellence, curiosity, and forward‑thinking design.

• Active participation in all aspects of software solution design, including code structure, deployment architecture, Dev Ops, automated testing, and integration of third‑party systems in line with our technical strategies.
• Collaborating with client stakeholders and fellow Propellerhead Developers, Analysts, and Solution Architects to create a shared understanding of the solution design and roadmap delivery in line with agreed budgets.
• Constructing software at every layer of the stack, from user interfaces, back‑end services, data repositories, interoperability, infrastructure‑as‑code, deployment pipelines, automated testing and system monitoring.
• Providing second‑line support of the systems you build and actively seeking ways to keep your software secure, performant and reliable.
• Passing on your learning of new technologies or techniques to the broader organisation as part of our knowledge sharing programme.
• As a core team member you will be responsible for directing the development approach and reviewing components delivered by implementation partners to ensure quality measures such as security, reliability, maintainability, performance and functional fit for purpose.
• Actively moving forward the evolution of our code base from C# to Rust.

• 7+ years experience as a Software Developer, including experience working with enterprise‑level complexity.
• Proficiency in Type Script and at least one modern web application framework, preferably React.
• Experience in C# and up‑to‑date .NET frameworks to the extent you can maintain some existing code.
• Hands‑on experience deploying to Azure and/or AWS, including participation in building CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure‑as‑code using tools such as Terraform.
• Experience with asynchronous services and/or stream processing.
• Experience with Kubernetes and container‑based deployments.
• Some experience with Rust is desirable. You will be moving heavily towards this programming language with us.
• Previous experience with Go or C++ is a bonus.
• Experience or demonstrable interest in digital identity, verifiable credentials, open banking, AI agent authorization, edge or device‑based software deployment.
• Experience using techniques such as user stories to express the work to be done as business outcomes.
• Ability to produce clear and concise design documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to translate between requirements and technical tasks.

Propellerhead is a leading software services company that designs, delivers, and maintains large‑scale, custom‑built digital platforms across a range of technologies. We focus on creating technology that is meaningful, valuable, and can make a difference in the world.

We structure solutions in a product‑centric manner and focus on continuously delivering improvements from a backlog of features. Features are taken from real stakeholder needs linked to clear objectives, resulting in digital platforms that combine custom components and external services to create powerful, engaging experiences.

• Contribute to interesting, diverse, and commercially minded work for well‑respected clients.
• Join a developer‑led organisation full of world‑class colleagues.
• Work in a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Fortnightly developer knowledge sharing session.
• Work from the comfort of your home or relocate to New Zealand and work within our beautifully designed office.
• Propellerhead is an equal opportunity workplace free from discrimination.

Propellerhead hires exceptional talent from around the globe. Many of our people have relocated to New Zealand. You can find full information about moving to New Zealand to work for Propellerhead on our dedicated website.

Please note - only applications with a cover letter will be reviewed. It is very important that you include a cover letter with your application – it is your chance to tell us more about who you are and what you value.

Candidates that progress may be asked to agree to a police background check, credit history check, other assessments, and provide evidence of qualifications.