Senior Full Stack Engineer

7 days ago


Mount Albert, New Zealand Scentian Bio Full time
Build software for the world's first digital smell sensor

Scentian Bio turns the extraordinary sensitivity of insect smell receptors into real products that can transform medical diagnostics, food quality, environmental monitoring and crop management. Join a small, driven team at one of NZ's leading startups turning breakthrough deeptech into category-defining software and impact.

The opportunity

You'll work across the stack - from user-facing web apps to backend data pipelines that process large datasets - collaborating daily with data scientists and engineers to ship features that matter.

What you'll do
  • Build and maintain scalable web applications Python(Django) and JavaScript
  • Design RESTful APIs and microservices for scientific data workflows.
  • Deploy and operate services on AWS; help shape DevOps (CI/CD, monitoring, automated testing).
  • Work with PostgreSQL and sound data modelling.
  • Partner cross-functionally to deliver high-impact features at startup speed.
What you'll bring
  • Strong experience with Python (Django) and JavaScript.
  • Hands-on AWS and DevOps skills (deployment pipelines, Docker, infrastructure basics).
  • Proven experience building RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services.
  • Comfort in fast-moving startup environments.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
Nice to have
  • Background in biotech, healthcare, machine learning or scientific software.
  • Familiarity with data visualisation (Plotly, Bokeh).
  • Knowledge of containerisation/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Why Scentian Bio?
  • Work on technology with real-world impact alongside domain experts.
  • Autonomy, ownership and the chance to set engineering best practices.
  • Auckland-based with a competitive salary and employee share options.
How to apply

Click Apply with your CV and a brief cover letter. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early applications encouraged.



  • Mount Albert, New Zealand Scentian Bio Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$180,000 per year

    Build Software Powering a World-First Sensing TechnologyScentian Bio is creating a new class of "digital smell sensors" that use synthetic biology to enable advances in healthcare, food quality, environmental monitoring, and agriculture.We're a well-funded deep-tech startup with clear commercial goals. Our focus now is taking our working prototype into its...


  • Albert-Eden, New Zealand Stantec Full time

    Senior Electrical EngineerStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.We...


  • Albert-Eden, New Zealand Stantec Full time

    Senior Electrical EngineerStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.We...


  • Albert-Eden, New Zealand Stantec Full time NZ$100,000 - NZ$150,000 per year

    Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.We are designers, engineers, scientists,...

  • Senior Sales Engineer

    23 hours ago


    Mount Wellington, New Zealand Aspect Technical Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Our client:This is a high-spec engineering business that delivers custom-built processing systems across NZ and beyond. This is a senior role with real technical depth, partnering directly with the Directors, GM and Engineering team to turn complex client challenges into tailored engineered solutions. You'll lead the full BD cycle from lead generation...


  • Mount Victoria, New Zealand KiwiRail Full time

    Req ID: 10946If life’s a journey, KiwiRail is a great way of keeping your career moving through it. Ours is a fast-paced, inspiring, and truly customer-focused culture - where your career will connect you to real opportunities, while balancing work and whānau life. **We are looking for Senior Signals Engineers, to join and become part of our One Winning...


  • Mount Victoria, New Zealand Marama Labs Full time

    **About us**: Marama Labs are on a mission to transform how the world understands and uses its liquid resources. We combine physics and data analytics to create novel solutions for industries such as global winemaking,life sciences and biofermentation. Our (patented) _CloudSpec_ hardware is a world-first spectroscopy technology, invented by our founders,...


  • Mount Victoria, New Zealand AECOM Full time

    **Company Description** **At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.** We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people,...


  • Mount Victoria, New Zealand AECOM Full time

    **Company Description** **At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.** We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it’s improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. Our clients trust us to bring together the best people,...


  • Mount Wellington, New Zealand Rocket Lab USA Full time

    **ABOUT ROCKET LAB** Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. The rockets and satellites we build and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations. Our...