Senior Software Engineer

Sourced IT Recruitment; Nelson; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sourced IT Recruitment is assisting Nelson-based clients to recruit a Senior Software Engineer with architectural responsibilities. You will work on AI-enabled software development, shaping architecture and leading design decisions within a small, focused team onsite in Nelson.

The role emphasizes scalable, reliable applications, modern .NET architecture, and integration-heavy platforms. They seek a senior engineer able to steer product directions and collaborate across developers, testers and

Qualifications

• Senior-level software engineer with architectural responsibilities.
• Experience in AI-enabled software development and system design.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain a business-critical platform across the business.
• Own architectural product decisions across features, data flows and integrations.
• Ensure scalability and reliability of applications.
• Collaborate with a close-knit team of developers, testers and trainers.

Skills

AI coding

CI/CD pipelines

Senior software engineering

.NET architecture

React

Database design

Cloud platforms

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

• Senior Software Engineer role with Architectural responsibilities


• Heavy AI adopter, exciting new projects, integrations and automations.


• Onsite role in Nelson, permanent, with room for growth.

An exciting new senior opportunity, based in beautiful sunny Nelson! Work on key projects and further your career, in a professional, driven team using latest DevOps/AI approaches.

What our client can offer:

Our client, based in the heart of Nelson, is proudly NZ owned and run, bringing NZ products to the world (and locally). They offer a dynamic environment, great working conditions and generous staff discounts. You’ll be based onsite in lovely Nelson, in a key role for their engineering team.

What you will do:

Working broadly across AI-enabled Software Development and Architecture, you’ll be joining a small, focussed development team within a larger technology group, designing, developing and maintaining a business critical platform that touches all corners of their business. You can expect to be spending time in the business understanding key requirements, business drivers, and bringing these into the software design process, owning architectural product decisions across product features, data flows and integrations. You’ll solve complex issues, ensure successful scalability and reliability of applications, and work within a close knit team of dedicated developers, testers and trainers.

Skills and experience we are looking for:

• A strong interest in AI-enabled coding practices - Claude


• Understanding of DevOps practises and CI/CD pipelines


• Senior level software engineering experience


• Strong understanding of modern .Net frameworks and architecture


• Strong understanding of front-end UI frameworks (.e.g React)


• Knowledge of database design and management


• Familiarity with integrations and cloud platforms


• Excellent communication skills


• Ability to problem solve, investigate and see the bigger picture

Applicants must be based in Nelson, or willing to relocate, as this is a full time onsite role. Applicants must also hold a full NZ drivers licence, and long term working rights in NZ.