Senior Engineer / Technical Lead

DXC Technology Inc.; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology Inc. is seeking a Senior Engineer / Technical Lead to lead a software engineering team, drive delivery, and ensure quality, security, and operational standards while remaining hands-on in development. You will mentor engineers, align with business objectives, and coordinate with architects and stakeholders.

The role requires strong leadership, diverse tech stack experience, and a proactive approach to delivery and continuous improvement within a collaborative DXC environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or equivalent.
• Typically 7+ years of software industry experience, with ≥3 years in a similar technical lead role.
• Experience managing teams and projects.
• Strong programming and debugging skills; solid communication and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers and oversee delivery of development work.
• Design, develop, and review code to support timely delivery.
• Mentor team members and provide performance feedback.
• Collaborate with architects to ensure high-quality design and code.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Java

J2EE

Spring

Oracle Database

Oracle WebLogic

SOAP/REST

Vue.JS

Git

GitHub

Jenkins

Red Hat Linux

DevOps

Job description

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is the world’s leading independent, end-to-end IT services company, helping clients harness the power of innovation to thrive on change. Created by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, DXC Technology serves nearly 6,000 private and public sector clients across 70 countries. The company’s technology independence, global talent and extensive partner alliance combine to deliver powerful next-generation IT services and solutions. DXC Technology is recognized among the best corporate citizens globally. For more information, visit www.dxc.technology

Senior Engineer / Technical Lead

Responsible for leading a team of software engineers, providing technical and people leadership, overseeing delivery of development work, and ensuring solutions meet quality, security, and operational standards while remaining actively involved in software development and technical delivery, including designing, developing, and reviewing code to support the team and accelerate delivery. Drives continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with business objectives.

Job Functions:

• Develop software using a variety of tools including but not limited to: Java, J2EE, Spring, Oracle Database, Oracle Weblogic, SOAP and REST web services, Vue.JS, Git, GitHub, Jenkins, Red Hat Linux, and DevOps
• Cloud experience such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure preferable
• Lead a team of software engineers to design, develop, and deliver software solutions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to team members for professional development, conducting regular one-on-one meetings and performance assessments.
• Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to ensure high-quality code and design.
• Monitor project progress, identifying and addressing any issues that may impact project timelines.
• Willingness to participate in the application support and on-call roster is preferred.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (i.e., Software Engineering) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Typically, 7+ years of relevant work experience in industry, with a minimum of 3 years in a similar role years of experience in software engineering
• Experience in a managerial role, overseeing teams and/or projects
• Proficiency in 1 or more software languages and development methodologies
• Strong programming and debugging skills
• Strong communication and team leadership skills
• Ability to manage software projects and resources effectively

Other Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a related field is a plus
• Relevant certifications or training a plus

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer DXC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome submissions from people from all walks of life. We celebrate our diversity and recognise it is the unique contributions of our people that give us our edge. Accommodation of special needs for qualified candidates may be considered within the framework of the DXC Accommodation Policy. In addition, DXC Technology is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to support qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We're committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations - helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world's most complex technology estates. Learn more on dxc.com.