Senior Software Engineer Python Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

Lead web eng across UGV robotics platforms for the global marketplace.
Javascript, Typescript, React, Node, AWS, full stack dev & leadership role.
Robotics, UGV's and automation, high growth tech co playing on the global stage.

Lead web eng across UGV robotics platforms for the global marketplace.
Javascript, Typescript, React, Node, AWS, full stack dev & leadership role.
Robotics, UGV's and automation, high growth tech co playing on the global stage.

Own tech direction, mentor team, build out the Control Panel Platforms for UGV's. React, Node, AWS. Product env, real world robotics impact.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

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Listed seventeen days ago

Senior Software Engineer

at Law Cyborg Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$100,000 – $150,000 + ESOP + Benefits

Own a product line end to end — architecture to production
Blackbird-backed, scaling across NZ, AU, UK & US
Founder-grade autonomy on a real platform with thousands of users

Own a product line end to end — architecture to production
Blackbird-backed, scaling across NZ, AU, UK & US
Founder-grade autonomy on a real platform with thousands of users

Own a new product line at the leading legal AI company. Backend-heavy role for a high-agency engineer who wants to ship greenfield. Blackbird funded.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

17d ago

Listed one hour ago

Senior Fullstack AI Engineer & Technical Lead

at Eversor Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$130,000 – $160,000 per year

Senior Fullstack AI Engineer & Technical Team Lead at an Auckland-based AI startup. Permanent, hybrid. Lead technical direction and hands-on delivery.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

1h ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

at Taxlab Limited

This is a Full time job

Hobsonville, Auckland(Hybrid)

$150,000 – $170,000 per year

Stunning location to work from on those in office days
Curious & hard working team to collaborate with and learn from

Stunning location to work from on those in office days
Curious & hard working team to collaborate with and learn from

Thrive on simplifying complexities? We’re seeking a .NET expert with AI curiosity to help us revolutionize tax technology.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

22d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Software Developer - GIS & Forest Systems

at humanlogix

This is a Full time job

Parnell, Auckland

IT role with a genuinely unique environmental dimension
Champion core systems at NZ's largest private forest manager
Parnell based, work with a growing organisation with real purpose for NZ

IT role with a genuinely unique environmental dimension
Champion core systems at NZ's largest private forest manager
Parnell based, work with a growing organisation with real purpose for NZ

Join the largest NZ owner of managed forests and build the systems that support nurturing nature and carbon sequestration at scale.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

5d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Python/Full-Stack dev, 6 month+ contract

at Private Advertiser

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

$100/h and up, depending on experience

Work with a small, experienced and focused team on high-priority projects in financial services / b2b space.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

22d ago

Listed four hours ago

Senior Software Engineer

at Absolute IT Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

NZD 140000 - 160000 per annum, up to 150k + bonus

Data‑focused team while staying hands‑on with backend engineering
Build scalable data platforms using Go, AWS, Kafka and Terraform
Turn large, complex datasets into consumable insights and AI‑ready data

Data‑focused team while staying hands‑on with backend engineering
Build scalable data platforms using Go, AWS, Kafka and Terraform
Turn large, complex datasets into consumable insights and AI‑ready data

Join a newly formed data engineering team, combining hands‑on backend development with strong data and technical skills.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

4h ago

Listed twelve days ago

Full Stack Software Engineer

at EnergyAE

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$90,000 per year

Lead platform development at a specialist energy consultancy solving real engineering problems in heat pump compliance and simulation.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

12d ago

Listed two days ago

2 x Senior AI Software Engineers

at Sunstone Talent

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$140k-$180k+ModOffices+Flexible/2daysWFH+Park

Do you enjoy tackling 3D & spatial simulation problems? Vectors?
Love working with maths to solve complex problems building a product?
Join a friendly, supportive team working on an epic software product?

Do you enjoy tackling 3D & spatial simulation problems? Vectors?
Love working with maths to solve complex problems building a product?
Join a friendly, supportive team working on an epic software product?

An interesting client seeks a Senior AI Software Engineer to work on applying modern AI tooling to enhance software features & functionality :-)

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

2d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Lead Software Engineer - Web

at Imara Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Attractive Base + KS + Benefits.

Lead web eng across UGV robotics platforms for the global marketplace.
Javascript, Typescript, React, Node, AWS, full stack dev & leadership role.
Robotics, UGV's and automation, high growth tech co playing on the global stage.

Lead web eng across UGV robotics platforms for the global marketplace.
Javascript, Typescript, React, Node, AWS, full stack dev & leadership role.
Robotics, UGV's and automation, high growth tech co playing on the global stage.

Own tech direction, mentor team, build out the Control Panel Platforms for UGV's. React, Node, AWS. Product env, real world robotics impact.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

16d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

AI Software Engineer

at Rush Digital

This is a Full time job

Parnell, Auckland(Hybrid)

Human-centered design
Flexible
Innovation

Human-centered design
Flexible
Innovation

RUSH is seeking a hands-on individual with senior engineering foundations coupled with modern, AI-assisted development workflows.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

21h ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (6M Contract)

at Sourced | IT Recruitment Specialists

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Remote)

SaaS platform for construction asset and fleet tracking.
6 month contract, fully remote.
International team, Competitive salary.

SaaS platform for construction asset and fleet tracking.
6 month contract, fully remote.
International team, Competitive salary.

Work remotely with a skilled team and deliver high-quality software across a scalable IoT platform.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

5d ago

Listed three hours ago

Senior Data Engineer

at Momentum Consulting Group

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Up to $120/hr plus GST

Hands-on role, modern data stack (Snowflake, dbt, Airflow, Python)
Support large-scale data migration and transformation initiatives
Auckland (Hybrid) | 6-month contract (extension likely)

Hands-on role, modern data stack (Snowflake, dbt, Airflow, Python)
Support large-scale data migration and transformation initiatives
Auckland (Hybrid) | 6-month contract (extension likely)

6-month contract opportunity in Auckland. Join an established and high-performing data engineering team.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

3h ago

Listed three days ago

Senior Data Engineer / Analytics Platform Engineer

at Your Pet PA

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty(Remote)

$110,000 – $130,000 per year

Build scalable Snowflake data platforms powering analytics and AI in a high-impact senior engineering role across Australia & New Zealand.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

3d ago

Listed six days ago

Principal Software Engineer

at Contented

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$180,000 – $220,000 per year

Own the architectural vision from infrastructure through to delivered product, making decisions that balance innovation with pragmatism.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

6d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Back-End Software Engineer (6M Contract)

at Sourced | IT Recruitment Specialists

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch, Canterbury(Remote)

Senior Back-End Engineer role focused on scalable distributed systems.
6 month contract, fully remote.
International team, Competitive salary.

Senior Back-End Engineer role focused on scalable distributed systems.
6 month contract, fully remote.
International team, Competitive salary.

Build backend services for an IoT equipment platform growing internationally.

Recruited byAlia Leilani

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

5d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Integration Developer

at Potentia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington(Remote)

6-month hourly rate contract. Extension likely for the right person.
Remote from anywhere in NZ.
ASAP start available.

6-month hourly rate contract. Extension likely for the right person.
Remote from anywhere in NZ.
ASAP start available.

Experienced Integration Developer required to contribute to a large-scale platform implementation project. REST APIs, Python, PostgreSQL.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

7d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Engineer

at SBS Wealth

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

First in-house engineer at a growing NZ wealth manager. Build the advisor digital experience. TypeScript, full-stack, Wellington, hybrid contract.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Lead Software Engineer

at Southern Cross Health Society

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Code daily while shaping architecture and technical direction within your squad
Lead through influence and engineering credibility, with no direct reports
Purpose-led, fully subsidised health & life insurance, 5 days wellbeing leave

Code daily while shaping architecture and technical direction within your squad
Lead through influence and engineering credibility, with no direct reports
Purpose-led, fully subsidised health & life insurance, 5 days wellbeing leave

Code daily, lead technically, and help your squad ship with confidence - all in service of improving Kiwis' health and wellbeing.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

1d ago

Listed nine days ago

Senior Front-End Software Engineer

at accesso

This is a Full time job

Parnell, Auckland(Hybrid)

Build AI-powered products for iconic attractions worldwide in a hands-on engineering role blending startup energy with global scale.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

9d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Software Engineer AI - Intermediate - Senior

at Robert Walters

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Build production-ready AI into real-world enterprise software
Turn cutting-edge AI into scalable, secure applications
Engineer intelligent solutions

Build production-ready AI into real-world enterprise software
Turn cutting-edge AI into scalable, secure applications
Engineer intelligent solutions

An established, digitally focused financial services organisation is investing heavily in AI‑first engineering to transform how products are built!

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

22d ago

Listed three hours ago

Software Technical Lead

at Absolute IT Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Up to 180k plus bonus for the ideal candidates

Growth phase with multiple vacancies across greenfield SaaS platform
Modern tech stack including Golang, AWS, node.js
Hybrid working- 3 in office 2 wfh

Growth phase with multiple vacancies across greenfield SaaS platform
Modern tech stack including Golang, AWS, node.js
Hybrid working- 3 in office 2 wfh

Multiple positions leading squads building scaling platforms supporting customers worldwide.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

3h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Senior Backend Integration Developers

at DotGolf

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland

Seeking Senior Backend Developers for a 12‑month app project, focused on APIs and integrations for global golf technology.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

15d ago

Listed five days ago

Senior Software Engineer

at Transpower

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Base + Benefits + KiwiSaver

Lead delivery of mission-critical systems for real-time grid operations
Deliver quality outcomes across design, build and run in a growth sector
Mentor engineers and uplift practice in integration and delivery

Lead delivery of mission-critical systems for real-time grid operations
Deliver quality outcomes across design, build and run in a growth sector
Mentor engineers and uplift practice in integration and delivery

Join our Application Services team to deliver integration-focused, mission-critical systems and help modernise how we build and run software.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

5d ago

Listed eight days ago

Lead Software Engineer

at Kordia

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Work across complex, interconnected systems, translating business strategy into scalable, secure and resilient architectures

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

8d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Software Developer - AI Enabled Development

at Kitomba

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Software Development role with AI focus.
Mentor and Lead junior developers.
Employee Benefits: Share Purchase Plan & Purchase Annual Leave program.

Software Development role with AI focus.
Mentor and Lead junior developers.
Employee Benefits: Share Purchase Plan & Purchase Annual Leave program.

Excellent opportunity to secure a role a career opportunity in software development with an organisation passionate about AI. Great team!

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

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

1d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Software Engineer (Mid-Senior Level)

at BioLumic

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Build tools and interfaces that power cutting-edge agriculture — data pipelines, AI analytics, and control systems. Write code that genuinely matters.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

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

12d ago

Listed one day ago