Principal Software Developer at Meridian Energy

, , New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software development, Technical leadership, Full-stack engineering, System design, Scalable software solutions, Software development lifecycle, Team building, Engineering practices, Stakeholder communication, Technology agnostic, Mentoring, Agile methodologies

Industry

Utilities

Description

Company Description Mai te hiku ki te taurapa, whitikina e te rā From the tail of the fish to the tail of the waka, shines the sun This whakataukī speaks to our journey across Aotearoa, one waka, one purpose, powered by the natural forces that sustain us. Meridian is Aotearoa’s largest renewable electricity producer, generating energy from the winds of Tāwhirimātea, the waters of Tangaroa, and the warmth of Tama-nui-te-rā. Together, our two brands, Meridian and Powershop retail electricity to more than 400,000 homes, businesses and farms across New Zealand. Now that’s a pretty impressive combo! Mō te tūranga | About the role We are looking for a Principal Software Developer to join our ICT Data & Digital team. This role can be based in Wellington or Christchurch and is a rare opportunity to develop a tech stack from the ground up. The purpose of the Principal Software Developer is to design, build, and own secure, scalable software solutions by providing hands‑on engineering leadership, establishing strong development standards, and growing a high‑performing software engineering practice that enables business outcomes through squads. Āu mahi | What you’ll be doing Providing hands-on software development and technical leadership, accountable for designing and building secure, scalable, maintainable software solutions. Establishing and maturing a new team from the ground up. Owning end-to-end software development lifecycle. Designing, developing, implementing, and supporting software solutions that meets business outcomes via delivery squads. Ngā pukenga kei a koe mō tēnei tūranga | What you’ll bring You’ll already be working at a Principal Developer level or be a very experienced Senior Developer looking step into a Principal role. You’ll be technology agnostic, able to assess and apply the right tools, platforms and approach for the problem at hand rather than relying on a fixed stack. You’ll be confident and capable as a hands-on full-stack engineer, contributing production-quality code and leading by example in the team. You’ll be able to bridge business problems and technical implementation by translating business challenges and opportunities into pragmatic and well‑structured software solutions. You’ll feel comfortable in communicating with non-technical stakeholders, able to focus on business outcomes rather than pure technical detail. You’ll have experience with building teams and establishing strong engineering practices. Ngā painga ki a mātou | What we can offer We value work/life balance, so our flexible work options (where possible) make things easier for you and your whānau. We also offer: An attractive and competitive salary package that’s reviewed annually, performance-incentive plus discounts from several partnerships Southern Cross Healthcare - Wellbeing one insurance, funded scheme for eligible employees to give you that extra peace of mind Enhanced leave provisions: three company paid days (over the holiday period), enhanced parental leave and options to buy up to 12 days additional leave Life, trauma and income protection insurance (which we hope you won’t need!) Enhanced KiwiSaver contributions Access to the Meridian employee share scheme Excellent learning and development opportunities, we want you to be the best version of yourself and will help you get there! Award winning wellbeing programme that provides support whenever and wherever you need it Employee discounts off your power with Meridian, every bit counts A one-off $400 payment to support your work from home set-up (if needed) He aha koe i hono mai ai ki a mātou? | Why join us? We’re a great place to work with plenty of opportunities and career development for those that want it. We value and live by three ‘How to Be’s’: ‘be gutsy’, working together by ‘being in the waka’ and doing the right thing by ‘being a good human’. We embrace diversity and inclusion and ensure that everyone feels like they belong, are welcomed, feel valued, and feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We want all our people to be the best that they can be, so we make sure that there’s room for everyone to be exactly who they are, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including individuals with disabilities, diverse health needs, and those who identify as neurodiverse, because we believe our differences make us stronger. We believe that fun is good for you, and we make sure that our office vibe reflects that. We support each other and celebrate our successes. Sustainability sits firmly in our DNA – both socially and environmentally – and we’re doing what we can to help Aotearoa reduce their carbon emissions and we’re helping support others in our generation communities to do the same. Tono mai ināianei tonu | Apply now All in all, we’re a genuinely great place to work, with meaningful work, supportive teams, and a clear purpose. If this role sounds like a fit and you’re keen to make a real impact on New Zealand’s energy future, apply today and tell us what you’ll bring to the role. If you’ve got any questions, please email [email protected]. We’re committed to becoming more accessible and providing support if needed. Please get in touch if there are parts of our process you would like assistance with (process found here: meridianenergy.co.nz/careers). View the full Principal Software Developer JD. Location – Wellington or Christchurch. Advertising closes Friday 15th May.

Responsibilities

The Principal Software Developer will design, build, and own secure, scalable software solutions while providing hands-on engineering leadership. They are responsible for establishing and maturing a new team and ensuring software delivery aligns with business outcomes.