Junior Real-Time Software Engineer

Tait International Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Onsite parking

Gym facilities

Café on site

Long service benefits

Active social club

Job summary

Tait Communications in Christchurch, New Zealand, is seeking a motivated Junior Software Engineer to join the Infrastructure Team, developing real-time communications software. This role suits a recent graduate or early-career engineer who is curious, collaborative, and eager to learn from experienced colleagues.

You will work on design, development, testing and maintenance, gain exposure to Linux, C/C++, Python and networking, and contribute across product teams.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or early-career engineer with a foundation in software engineering.
• Familiarity with Linux, networking basics, and real-time software concepts.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD and Docker is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, development, testing and maintenance of real-time communications software.
• Document testing activities and follow agreed standards.
• Troubleshoot issues in complex, network-connected systems.
• Participate in design and code reviews to support continuous improvement.
• Communicate technical work effectively and plan tasks clearly.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and other teams to deliver quality solutions.
• Build knowledge of software engineering practices and tools.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Linux

Networking

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in CS/Software Eng or STEM

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Job description

Tait Communications in Christchurch, New Zealand, is seeking a motivated Junior Software Engineer to join the Infrastructure Team, developing real-time communications software. This role suits a recent graduate or early-career engineer who is curious, collaborative, and eager to learn from experienced colleagues.

You will work on design, development, testing and maintenance, gain exposure to Linux, C/C++, Python and networking, and contribute across product teams.