Junior Real-Time Software Engineer

Tait Communications; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual flu vaccinations

Extra sick leave in year one

Gym on-site

Café on-site

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Tait Communications, based in Christchurch, is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join our Infrastructure Team. You will contribute to developing real-time communications software, work with developers and testers, and learn from experienced engineers in a collaborative setting.

The role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career engineer with a foundation in software engineering, Linux, networking, and CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related STEM discipline.
• Experience or exposure to C/C++ and/or Python.
• Knowledge of Linux and networking fundamentals.
• Exposure to Git or other version control tools.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Exposure to CI/CD and modern development tools.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the design, development, testing, and maintenance of real-time communications software.
• Executing and documenting software testing activities to agreed standards.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues within complex, network-connected systems.
• Participating in design reviews, code reviews, and peer reviews to support continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Planning, documenting, and communicating technical work effectively.
• Developing an understanding of our products, technologies, customers, and market requirements.
• Collaborating with developers, testers, and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Continually building knowledge of software engineering practices, tools, and technologies.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux

Networking fundamentals

CI/CD

SDLC practices

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Git

Docker

Job description

Tait Communications, based in Christchurch, is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join our Infrastructure Team. You will contribute to developing real-time communications software, work with developers and testers, and learn from experienced engineers in a collaborative setting.

The role is ideal for a recent graduate or early-career engineer with a foundation in software engineering, Linux, networking, and CI/CD practices.