Principal Software Developer

Ratonga Matihiko | Digital Services

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
- Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
- Fixed Term role - till September 2026
- Based in Christchurch

Are you a seasoned Principal/Software Developer with a passion for data integration and cutting-edge technology?

**Āu Mahi | What You Will Do**
We are looking for a Principal Software Developer to lead and enhance our event-driven data integration platform. In this role, you will take ownership of the full product cycle—from understanding system integration requirements to designing, building, and optimising data integration patterns. This is fixed term till September 2026, and will lead in event and batch driven integration processes as we work to implement Workday.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead Data Integration Initiatives - Maintain and optimise our event-driven data integration hub.
- Develop & Implement Data Solutions - Work cross-functionally to extract and expose new data sets for downstream consumption.
- Optimise Performance & Security - Ensure data analytics tools are running efficiently while maintaining robust security and governance standards.
- Collaborate Across Teams - Work with developers, architects, and analysts to ensure seamless integration of data solutions.

**Mōu | Who You Are**
You will have at least 7 years' experience as a Principal Software Developer, including at least 3 years in a technical lead role as well as have:

- Expertise in event-driven and batch data integration processes.
- Strong experience with SQL, C#, Python, and JavaScript.
- Hands-on experience with on-prem and cloud-based data integration solutions.
- Proven leadership and organisational skills.
- Passion for collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation.
- Bachelor's Degree (NZQA Level 7) in Computer Science or equivalent
- An alignment with our organisation's values and culture, promoting a positive and inclusive work environment.

**Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With**
Building world-class digital capability is crucial to the University of Canterbury's ongoing success. Digital Services is a large team, striving to provide a modern dynamic foundation from which the University (UC) can explore new business models and ways of working. Digital will transform how we work, behave, and the expectations of the communities we service.

**Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC**
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

**The closing date for this position is: Monday, 28 April 2025 (midnight, NZ time)**:

- Please be advised that this position is based on-campus in Christchurch and does not offer the option for remote work._

**Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply**

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand, then you may also be considered.

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
- 25834
- Posted on
- 11 Apr 2025
- Closes on
- 28 Apr 2025 23:55
- Location(s)
- Christchurch
- Expertise
- Information Technology
- Job level(s)
- Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Fixed term full-time