Senior Software Engineer

Vista Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4½ day work week

Hybrid work (home/office)

Medical & Life insurance

Volunteer day

Enhanced parental leave

Mentoring & career development

Vista Innovation Cup

Job summary

Vista Group is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to strengthen backend capabilities of core Vista products. You will design, develop and maintain backend features with a focus on code quality and secure, scalable systems.

You will collaborate with engineering, architecture and product teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to ongoing maintenance and improvements across applications. Hybrid work in Auckland offers balance and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of C#, .NET6+, SQL Server.
• Familiarity with JS, React TypeScript, and front-end test-suites would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of user experience best practice for web and mobile applications would be beneficial.
• API Integrations, Data Repositories.
• Docker / Kubernetes / Octopus / Agile.
• Microsoft Azure.
• Advanced coding and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement backend features and functionality for Vista products.
• Collaborate with team members, other engineering teams, and architecture/product teams to deliver features and ensure security and scalability.
• Produce and ensure code integrity and mentor less experienced engineers.

Skills

C#

.NET6+

SQL

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Octopus

Azure

Job description

Description

As an experienced Software Engineer, you'll play a key role in the continued technical and functional quality, and excellence, of some core Vista products.

Producing and ensuring consistent code integrity and development, you'll also help mentor and guide less experienced engineers.

The role

• Using your extensive C#, .Net and SQL experience, you'll contribute to the design, development and implementation of predominantly backend features and functionality, and the enhancement, and on-going maintenance, of existing applications
• Collaborating with team members, other engineering teams, and the architecture and product teams, you'll design and implement new features and functionality, maintain quality, and ensure responsiveness and security of applications
• Producing and ensuring consistent code integrity and development, you'll help to mentor and guide less experienced engineers

Requirements

For this particular role, we are currently only considering applicants with the right to live and work in New Zealand without the need for employer sponsorship.

• Deep knowledge of C#, .NET6+, SQL Server
• Familiarity with JS, React Typescript, and front-end test-suites would be beneficial but not essential
• Knowledge of user experience best practice for web and mobile applications would be beneficial
• API Integrations, Data Repositories
• Docker / Kubernetes / Octopus / Agile
• Microsoft Azure
• Advanced coding and problem-solving ability

About Vista

Vista is a world-leading company that makes software for the cinema industry. Started in Auckland, New Zealand, over 25 years ago, we now serve cinemas, film distributors, and moviegoers worldwide.

Our HQ is in the City Works Depot in Auckland. We have offices and subsidiary companies in Sydney, Los Angeles, London, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Shanghai, Mexico City, and Kuala Lumpur. We use the latest technologies and offer a fun, agile and collaborative environment. We continue to innovate and build our reputation as one of the best Kiwi tech companies to work for.

Shared Standards

Our Shared Standards act as a compass for how we work together and reflect the behaviours we value at Vista Group. The way in which each member of our crew embodies these Shared Standards is an indicator for performance and success, as it aligns with our vision and strategy.

One Crew

Shine a Light

Make it Happen

Chase Great

Benefits

You will be supported to continually learn and improve your tech skills, share knowledge and ideas in the team, and be part of a dynamic and open culture.

• Excellent work/life balance including a 4 ½ day working week
• Hybrid working (home and office-based split, requiring 1-2 days attendance per week in the Auckland office)
• Medical and Life insurance (after qualifying period)
• Volunteer day, enhanced paid parental leave and wellness benefits
• Strong mentoring & career development focus
• Fun team events including the Vista Innovation Cup

If you enjoy a challenge and working in a dynamic and collaborative team, you'll love working at Vista.

We value inclusivity celebrate diversity and are committed to offering equal opportunity to our staff and candidates - regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religious, ethical beliefs or political opinion. This commitment is reflected in all our employment policies and procedures.