Technical Strategist (Move to New Zealand)

Join our innovative team based in Auckland, New Zealand. We’re seeking talented individuals excited about the opportunity to learn, expand their skill set, and support our companys evolution to a Rust code base.

We welcome applications from individuals located internationally seeking remote engagements or those looking to relocate to Auckland, New Zealand. This listing is for applicants interested in relocating to New Zealand. If you wish to express interest in working with us remotely from outside New Zealand, please apply via any of our remote listings.

Propellerhead hires exceptional talent from all around the globe and many of our people have relocated to New Zealand to join our team. We’ve created a website full of information about moving to New Zealand to work for Propellerhead.

Role Overview

At Propellerhead, the Technical Strategist role focuses on delivering resilient software systems that power everything from complex infrastructure to innovative new platforms. This role works closely alongside Product Owners to plan ahead on a portfolio of product roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review and communicate solution architecture in collaboration with Development teams and the core Engineering team.
• Champion the technical strategy of Propellerhead as a key business differentiator, aligning design and implementation of solutions with that vision.
• Build trusted relationships with key client decision‑makers and ensure clear communication of technical requirements and solution design to client technologists.
• Serve as the go‑to technical person for clients’ solutions, including facilitating technical pre‑requisites for delivery and addressing improvements from operational feedback.
• Develop strategies to ensure quality measures such as speed‑to‑value, security, reliability, maintainability, performance and functional fit for purpose.
• Facilitate the evolution of our code base from C# to Rust, managing the ecosystem of tools, practices and services, and incorporating AI for requirements, testing and code generation.

Skills & Experience Required

• 8+ years of experience developing multi‑tier and distributed applications.
• Experience with React user interfaces and C# services; confidence with Typescript, Java, Go and Rust is required.
• Strong communication skills with tangible examples of bridging technical solutions with business needs.
• Hands‑on experience designing solutions on Azure, including CI/CD pipelines and operations instrumentation.
• Experience streaming and messaging platforms such as Kafka or NATS (highly desirable).
• Proven experience leading the design of complex software applications, preferably for corporate enterprise.
• Technical leadership with experience or interest in digital identity, verifiable credentials, open banking, AI agent authorization, or edge/device‑based software deployment.

About Propellerhead

Propellerhead is a leading software services company that designs, delivers, and maintains large‑scale, custom‑built digital platforms across a range of technologies. We focus on producing technology that is meaningful, valuable and can make a difference in the world.

How We Build Software

We build software by structuring solutions in a product‑centric manner and continuously delivering improvements from a backlog of features driven by real stakeholder needs and clear objectives. Our digital platforms combine custom components and external services for powerful, engaging experiences.

Benefits

• Contribute to interesting, diverse, and commercially minded work for well‑respected clients.
• Join a Developer‑led organisation full of world‑class colleagues.
• Enjoy a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Participate in fortnightly Developer knowledge sharing sessions with lunch provided.
• Work within a beautifully designed office and from home (hybrid work environment).
• Propellerhead is an equal‑opportunity workplace free from discrimination.

Cover Letter

Please note: only applications with a cover letter will be reviewed. It’s your chance to tell us more about who you are and what you value.

Additional Requirements

Candidates that progress may be asked to agree to a police background check, credit history check, other assessments and provide evidence of qualifications.