Developer Productivity Engineer

energytec.ai; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 extra days of paid leave

Hybrid working (3 days in office)

EAP through Clearhead

Share programme

50% off public transport

Office doggos

Epic office views

Job summary

Electric Kiwi is seeking a Technical Solutions Engineer to join our strategy team and help evolve our platform, improve the software delivery lifecycle, and turn new ideas into practical technical outcomes.

This role offers a hands-on blend of solution design, prototyping, internal tooling, and SDLC enhancements, while shaping platform architecture and engineering strategy for growth.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and building software in modern cloud-based environments.
• Practical understanding of microservices, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Strong coding capability, particularly in Python and/or TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience building prototypes, proof of concepts, internal tools, or automation solutions.
• Experience with AWS and modern engineering workflows.
• A pragmatic and curious approach to problem-solving, with the confidence to experiment, evaluate new technologies, and find what works.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design practical technology solutions for platform and product initiatives, within established architecture patterns and standards.
• Get hands-on building proof of concepts, prototypes, and internal tools to test ideas and approaches.
• Help evolve microservices and API-first platform and improve delivery of technology.
• Explore how AI and automation can strengthen the SDLC and apply opportunities.
• Work with stakeholders to turn problems and requirements into workable technical approaches.
• Experiment with new technologies and ways of working to improve speed, stability, automation, and quality across the platform.

Skills

Cloud

Microservices

APIs

Distributed systems

Python

TypeScript

Prototyping

Internal tools

Automation

AWS

SDLC

Communication

Tools

None

Job description

Electric Kiwi has been shaking up the power sector since 2014. Today we’re a proud bunch of innovators disrupting electricity, broadband and mobile. Founded by Kiwis, for Kiwis, we operate some of Aotearoa’s fastest-growing brands, including Electric Kiwi and Kiwi Mobile.

We’re a team of almost 200 peeps and our purpose is simple: we exist to make it better , for our customers, our people and our business!

We’ve got a bold strategy and big ambitions to deliver innovation and a digital-first customer service, with relentless commitment to our customers.

We’re looking for a Technical Solutions Engineer to join our strategy team and help evolve our platform, improve the software delivery lifecycle, and turn new ideas into practical technical outcomes.

This is a great role for someone who enjoys working across solution design, prototyping, internal tooling, and SDLC improvement — and wants to stay hands‑on while working closely on platform architecture and engineering strategy.

We’re looking for people who bring:

• Curiosity, sound judgment, and a growth mindset that isn’t limited by what’s been done before
• A collaborative approach and respect for different perspectives
• Confidence to challenge the status quo and test better ways of working
• Enthusiasm for practical uses of AI, automation, and emerging engineering tools

What you’ll do:

• Design practical technology solutions for platform and product initiatives, working within our established architecture patterns and standards
• Get hands‑on building proof of concepts, prototypes, and internal tools to test new ideas and technical approaches
• Help evolve our microservices and API‑first platform and improve how we build and deliver technology
• Explore where AI and automation can strengthen the SDLC and help put the right opportunities into practice
• Work with stakeholders to understand problems and requirements, then turn them into workable technical approaches
• Experiment with new technologies and ways of working, using what you learn to improve speed, stability, automation, and quality across the platform

Skills & Experience:

• Experience designing and building software in modern cloud‑based environments
• Practical understanding of microservices, APIs, and distributed systems
• Strong coding capability, particularly in Python and/or TypeScript
• Hands‑on experience building prototypes, proof of concepts, internal tools, or automation solutions
• Experience with AWS and modern engineering workflows
• A pragmatic and curious approach to problem‑solving, with the confidence to experiment, evaluate new technologies, and find what works
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Bonus points for:

• Experience with AI‑assisted engineering, SDLC automation, DORA metrics, or value stream analysis
• Experience working in platforms with established microservices and architecture patterns

How we make it better for you

• 5 extra days of paid leave
• Hybrid working, with 3 days in the office
• EAP through Clearhead
• A share programme, because success is sweeter when it’s shared
• 50% off public transport
• Office doggos
• Epic office views

If you’re looking to make a difference in a company that makes a difference, we want to hear from you.

To be eligible for this role, you must have permanent working rights in NZ.