Senior Engineer / Technical Lead

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

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.