Lead Engineer

5 days ago

Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand Hays | Technology Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

Lead the evolution of low-code innovation as a Power Platform expert with this great organisation

Tō kamupene hou | Your new company

Step into a future-focused organisation that champions innovation and digital enablement. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and continuous improvement, this is a workplace where your technical expertise will help shape the way modern platforms are used to deliver smarter, more efficient outcomes across the business.

Tō tūranga hou | Your new role

We're looking for a Lead Engineer to take charge of managing and evolving our Microsoft Power Platform environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring the platform is secure, scalable, and aligned with best practices for low-code development and automation.

You'll be responsible for setting technical direction, establishing governance frameworks, and working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure the platform supports our strategic goals. Your leadership will guide developers and business users alike, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

This is a technical leadership role that requires both deep technical expertise and the ability to influence and guide teams towards best practices in modern low-code application development and automation.

Ngā uara me ngā pūkenga e angitu ai koe | What you'll need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

  • Proven experience in enterprise application development, with a strong focus on the Power Platform
  • In-depth understanding of Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Pages, Dynamics, and Copilot Studio
  • Expertise in platform governance, including environment management, security, and compliance
  • Familiarity with licensing models, capacity planning, and cost optimisation
  • Experience with monitoring tools and performance tuning
  • Solid grasp of integration methods using APIs, connectors, and Azure services
  • Knowledge of identity and access management using Azure AD/Entra ID
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • A track record of mentoring and guiding development teams
  • Eligibility for a New Zealand government security clearance
  • A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience
  • Familiarity with AI tools within the Power Platform is a plus.

Ngā hua ka whiwhi i a koe | What you'll get in return

  • A supportive and inclusive team culture
  • Opportunities to grow your skills in cloud technologies and low-code platforms
  • A strong focus on professional development and continuous learning
  • Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to work-life balance
  • Equal opportunities for career progression across the organisation

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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