Senior Engineer / Technical Lead

dxctechnology; Wellington; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology in Wellington, NZ is hiring a Senior Engineer / Technical Lead to lead a software engineering team, drive delivery, and ensure security and quality in solutions. The role combines hands-on development with people leadership and active involvement in architecture and code reviews.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and maintain a strong focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder alignment with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience with at least 3 years in a similar role.
• Experience in a managerial role overseeing teams/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.

Responsibilities

• 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 conduct regular one-on-one performance assessments.
• Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to ensure high-quality code and design.
• Monitor project progress and address issues affecting timelines.
• Participate in on-call roster as needed.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

Java development

Spring framework

Mentoring

Quality & security

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Java

J2EE

Spring

Oracle Database

WebLogic

Git

GitHub

Jenkins

Vue.js

Red Hat Linux

REST/SOAP APIs

DevOps

Job description

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.