Lead Software Developer Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - Mar 2026

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Senior Software Engineer

at Komodo

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Excellent salary + ESOP + benefits

High ownership, small team, real influence from day one
Fast decisions, short loops, low polictics
Ship work that matters to an already global customer base

High ownership, small team, real influence from day one
Fast decisions, short loops, low polictics
Ship work that matters to an already global customer base

Focus on translating product intent into robust, high-impact software that improves the lives of students and staff in schools globally.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

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Lead Software Engineer

at Southern Cross Health Society

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Code daily while shaping architecture and technical direction within your squad
Fully subsidised health & life insurance, 5 days wellbeing leave per year
Work with a purpose-led organisation supporting the health & wellbeing of Kiwi's

Code daily while shaping architecture and technical direction within your squad
Fully subsidised health & life insurance, 5 days wellbeing leave per year
Work with a purpose-led organisation supporting the health & wellbeing of Kiwi's

Be the technical heart of a cross-functional squad, delivering confident releases that strengthen our platforms and improve Kiwis’ health & wellbeing.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

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Listed two hours ago

Technical Lead

at Younity

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This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Contract or permeant
Auckland outer fringe location
Azure SME

Contract or permeant
Auckland outer fringe location
Azure SME

Act as the critical bridge between a development team and a key enterprise customer.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2h ago

Listed four days ago

Software Developer

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu(Remote)

Helix is a fast-growing NZ school management system. Join our team to build software that makes a real difference for schools across Aotearoa.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

4d ago

Listed thirty eight minutes ago

Senior Software Developer - Web Development

at Crescent Consulting

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Work that actually matters — real stakes, real users, real impact
Modern stack — React, Next.js, TypeScript, C#, Node, Postgres.
Great package — 5 weeks leave, employer super & hybrid flexibility.

Work that actually matters — real stakes, real users, real impact
Modern stack — React, Next.js, TypeScript, C#, Node, Postgres.
Great package — 5 weeks leave, employer super & hybrid flexibility.

Write code that feeds directly into critical national infrastructure, used by highly skilled professionals who depend on it to do their jobs safely.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

38m ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Technical Lead (Full Stack Developer)

at Unisys

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Lead full-stack development using .NET and Azure, mentor teams, and drive high-impact enterprise solutions in a collaborative, agile environment.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

16h ago

Listed one hour ago

Principal Engineer

at Talent Army – Winner of Medium Recruitment Agency of the Year 2025

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This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Pioneer AI-native engineering practices in a scaling product environment
High-impact role influencing architecture and platform strategy
Mission-driven product used globally

Pioneer AI-native engineering practices in a scaling product environment
High-impact role influencing architecture and platform strategy
Mission-driven product used globally

Lead AI-driven software delivery, architect agentic systems, and scale high-impact products across global teams.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1h ago

Listed one day ago

Software Developer

at Potentia

This is a Full time job

Canterbury

Competitive Salary

Architecture ownership + hands-on build
Data integrations across multiple external systems
Re-platforming POC to scalable, reliable product

Architecture ownership + hands-on build
Data integrations across multiple external systems
Re-platforming POC to scalable, reliable product

Lead & evolve a dairy data platform: set architecture & stack, build, integrate IoT/wearables, & re‑platform for scale and reliability.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed two hours ago

Senior Software Engineer

at Komodo

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This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Excellent salary + ESOP + benefits

High ownership, small team, real influence from day one
Fast decisions, short loops, low polictics
Ship work that matters to an already global customer base

High ownership, small team, real influence from day one
Fast decisions, short loops, low polictics
Ship work that matters to an already global customer base

Focus on translating product intent into robust, high-impact software that improves the lives of students and staff in schools globally.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2h ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Lead Software Engineer

at Southern Cross Health Society

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Code daily while shaping architecture and technical direction within your squad
Fully subsidised health & life insurance, 5 days wellbeing leave per year
Work with a purpose-led organisation supporting the health & wellbeing of Kiwi's

Code daily while shaping architecture and technical direction within your squad
Fully subsidised health & life insurance, 5 days wellbeing leave per year
Work with a purpose-led organisation supporting the health & wellbeing of Kiwi's

Be the technical heart of a cross-functional squad, delivering confident releases that strengthen our platforms and improve Kiwis’ health & wellbeing.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

28d ago

Listed four days ago

Senior Software Engineer

at Absolute IT Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

$130,000 - $150,000 per annum based on experience

Work across modern full stack frameworks
Lead technical decisions
Supportive Team and Hybrid flexibility

Work across modern full stack frameworks
Lead technical decisions
Supportive Team and Hybrid flexibility

Lead the design and delivery of high-quality full stack applications that drive customer value

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

4d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Senior Lead Software Engineer

at Imara Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Attractive salary + benefits. Call to discuss...

Tech Lead fof 4-6 engineers delivering full stack web platforms that power UGVs
Own sprint delivery, technical direction & code quality.
Influence UI/UX standards across UGV web platforms to ensure consistancy.

Tech Lead fof 4-6 engineers delivering full stack web platforms that power UGVs
Own sprint delivery, technical direction & code quality.
Influence UI/UX standards across UGV web platforms to ensure consistancy.

Technical L'ship role delivering full stack web platforms powering autonomous vehicles. Lead engineers, drive delivery & shape UX across UGV systems.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

17d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Head of Platform Engineering

at Education Perfect Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Flexible working location - from home or one of our NZ based offices
Comprehensive benefits package with equity bonus plan included
Work remotely for up to 90 days a year from approved locations worldwide

Flexible working location - from home or one of our NZ based offices
Comprehensive benefits package with equity bonus plan included
Work remotely for up to 90 days a year from approved locations worldwide

Hiring a Head of Platform Engineering to scale our platform, empower engineers & accelerate delivery.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

29d ago

Listed one day ago

Software Engineering Lead (Architecture Focus)

at Absolute IT Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$180,000 per annum

Lead critical application architecture
Strong engineering culture
Competitive package & flexibility

Lead critical application architecture
Strong engineering culture
Competitive package & flexibility

Lead application architecture for a mission‑critical .NET platform, driving modernisation, mentoring engineers & shaping technical direction on

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed seven days ago

Software Developer – Information Technology

at Awanui Group

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Choose your location: Christchurch, Wellington, or Auckland
In-house learning & development opportunities
Employee Benefits: BODYIQ, Southern Cross Insurance, EAP

Choose your location: Christchurch, Wellington, or Auckland
In-house learning & development opportunities
Employee Benefits: BODYIQ, Southern Cross Insurance, EAP

Develop and support critical lab systems, improving workflows and reliability for diagnostic and pathology services.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

7d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Software Engineer

at Avanti Finance

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Exposure to real, high‑impact business improvement work
Work on complex, technology‑enabled programmes
Newly created role within a growing team

Exposure to real, high‑impact business improvement work
Work on complex, technology‑enabled programmes
Newly created role within a growing team

Creativity and Innovation to Build Smarter Automotive and Finance Platforms

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

5d ago

Listed nineteen days ago

Senior Front‑End Engineer — Lead React & Design System

at Taxlab Limited

This is a Full time job

Hobsonville, Auckland(Hybrid)

Make an impact – Shape products used by thousands of professionals
Lead modern front-end – React, design systems, performance-focused
Work your way – Hybrid, flexible team, great people and location

Make an impact – Shape products used by thousands of professionals
Lead modern front-end – React, design systems, performance-focused
Work your way – Hybrid, flexible team, great people and location

Lead front-end at TaxLab. Own UI/UX in React, shape design systems, and build intuitive, scalable tools in a flexible, fun team.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

19d ago

Listed three days ago

2 x Mid Weight Full Stack Developer

at 3Logix Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Addington, Canterbury

Design, improve, and maintain our market leading cloud-based SaaS platform
Help contribute to the circle economy

Design, improve, and maintain our market leading cloud-based SaaS platform
Help contribute to the circle economy

New exciting opportunity to become an integral part of our development team!

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

3d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Lead Software Engineer

at Komodo

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Salary + benefits

Own the engineering function and technical direction
Fast decisions, short loops, low politics
Ship work that matters to 35+ countries from day one

Own the engineering function and technical direction
Fast decisions, short loops, low politics
Ship work that matters to 35+ countries from day one

Thought Partner to our Co-founder/CPO and the strategic technical voice responsible for translating our recent fundraise into product maturity.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

13d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Team Lead: Software Engineering – Trading Platform (.NET, Azure)

at Bureau Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Competitive salary and benefits available

Global trader / fintech focusing on modernisation and scaling
Team lead opportunity - Ownership, trust and autonomy
Permanent role, competitive salary with benefits and annual bonus

Global trader / fintech focusing on modernisation and scaling
Team lead opportunity - Ownership, trust and autonomy
Permanent role, competitive salary with benefits and annual bonus

Join a leading fintech as a Team / Technical Lead: Software Engineer - .NET, Azure, Cloud - Highly technical role with leadership duties

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

12d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Tech Lead / Solution Architect

at noissue.co

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Shape how our global platform is built. Technical Lead / Solution Architect role at noissue, Auckland based.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

27d ago

Listed six days ago

Software Engineer

at TOMRA FOOD

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland(Hybrid)

Generous parental leave policy, companywide bonus & competitive salary
Work with cutting-edge, real-time sensor and AI technology
Global career opportunities with a strong record for promoting internally

Generous parental leave policy, companywide bonus & competitive salary
Work with cutting-edge, real-time sensor and AI technology
Global career opportunities with a strong record for promoting internally

Software Engineer position at TOMRA in Auckland, focusing on innovation and complex problem-solving in the food industry.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

6d ago

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