Lead Software Engineer — Cloud, Java & DevOps

JobSpace; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology in Wellington leads a team of software engineers to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions. The role focuses on technical and people leadership, driving delivery while maintaining quality, security, and operational standards.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with architects, and engage stakeholders to align technical work with business objectives. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, code reviews, and cross-functional delivery across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or equivalent
• 7+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience in a managerial role overseeing teams or projects
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages and development methodologies
• Strong programming and debugging skills
• Strong communication and team leadership skills
• Ability to manage software projects and resources effectively
• Advanced degree or certifications a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers to design, develop, and deliver software solutions
• Provide technical and people leadership, ensuring quality, security, and operational standards
• Oversee delivery of development work and review code to support the team
• Drive continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement
• Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to ensure high-quality code and design
• Monitor progress and address issues impacting timelines
• Participate in application support and on-call roster as needed
• Foster collaboration and innovation within the team

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Software development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Java

J2EE

Spring

Oracle WebLogic

SOAP/REST

Vue.JS

Git

GitHub

Jenkins

Red Hat Linux

DevOps

Oracle Database

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Job description

DXC Technology in Wellington leads a team of software engineers to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions. The role focuses on technical and people leadership, driving delivery while maintaining quality, security, and operational standards.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with architects, and engage stakeholders to align technical work with business objectives. The position emphasizes continuous improvement, code reviews, and cross-functional delivery across projects.