Senior Software Engineer

Location : Remote (New Zealand time zone overlap preferred) Type : Contractor / Full-Time Hours : Flexible, with at least 3–4 hours of overlap with NZT (18h-22h BRT) Start Date : Immediate About the role We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer with over 10 years of experience in Java and strong working knowledge of Node.js and Python.

This role goes beyond traditional development—you'll be expected to embrace AI as part of your daily toolkit, using it to improve efficiency, generate insights, and accelerate delivery.

You'll work across a variety of projects, including green-field builds where you'll own architecture and design decisions, collaborating directly with clients to shape solutions from concept through delivery.

Responsibilities Architect and deliver scalable, secure, and performant solutions in green-field and ongoing projects.

Build applications in Java, Node.js and Python.

Leverage AI tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, AI debugging tools, etc) to speed up development, improve documentation, and optimise workflows.

Collaborate directly with clients to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and deliver value.

Define engineering best practices, technical roadmaps, and solution design standards.

Mentor engineers and foster a culture of experimentation, quality, and continuous learning.

Requirements 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering with strong Java expertise.

Working knowledge of Node.js and Python.

Proven experience architecting and delivering green-field projects.

Strong grasp of cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP).

Comfortable and proactive in using AI tools for coding, documentation, testing, and prototyping.

Excellent communication skills in English, written and spoken.

Ability to work directly with clients in a consultative and collaborative manner.

Desirable Experience in high-autonomy / startup environments.

Familiarity with microservices, Docker / Kubernetes, and CI / CD.

Exposure to AI / ML project work (bonus but not required).

What we offer International projects with heavy use of AI-assisted workflows.

A role where you can architect solutions from the ground up.

Flexible, remote work environment built on trust.

A small, collaborative, and forward-thinking technical team.

Real opportunities to influence product direction and company decisions.

Company Description TechVantage Solutions is a New Zealand-based software consultancy specializing in software development outsourcing and engineering team augmentation.

We empower businesses from fast-moving startups to global enterprises to build, scale, and deliver high-quality software with speed and confidence.

We have partnered with companies around the world, including those serving Fortune 500 clients, to solve complex technical challenges and accelerate delivery.

At TechVantage, we bridge the gap between business and technology, delivering scalable, world-class solutions from New Zealand.