Senior Design Engineer

We Go Beyond for A Safer World

Te Tūranga - The Role

Are you a strong team player who has a good grasp of software architecture and design, a knack for solving problems and a passion for delivering quality products? If so, apply to join Tait's engineering team as a Senior Design/Software Engineer.

In this role you will join a small software team working on a critical component that shapes how our customers configure, calibrate and update components in our portable and mobile LMR terminals. This is an excellent opportunity to step into a Senior role where you can train and mentor others in engineering design methodologies and contribute to the ongoing development of a high performing team.

In this role you will:

• Get to experience the full software lifecycle on some of our key projects.
• Provide technical leadership to a small team of developers.
• Work in a cross-functional, agile, development team.
• Be immersed in a complex and challenging role.
• Be exposed to numerous technologies.

Ō pūkenga - About You

To be successful in this role you will have a tertiary qualification in Computer Science or Software Engineering (or other relevant field) as well as at least 5 years' experience in a similar role.

As well as:

• Experience in C# .Net, ASP, React, MS SQL and MAUI or other C# based UI frameworks.
• Have at least 5 years' experience developing PC-based Windows applications.
• Have a strong grasp of software architecture and experience defining it.

Desirable:

• Have experience with LMR radio products and their configuration options.
• User experience (UX) design.
• An understanding of cryptographic mechanisms.

Ngā painga - what's in it for you?

We are an employer that is committed to making a difference for families and communities and supporting people to build rewarding careers. We achieve this through employing people who connect with our Values (Commitment to listen. Courage to Act and Integrity to Deliver) that underpin our way of working together. We are committed to investing in our people, developing both individuals and teams to support a high-performance culture.

• We provide a comfortable work environment through modern office facilities with free onsite parking, gym, and café.
• We recognise your commitment through long service benefits.
• We balance work with fun through our active social club!

Ko wai mātou - About Us

For more than 50 years, Tait Communications has been designing, delivering, and supporting critical communications networks for public safety, transportation and utility customers around the world. Founded in Christchurch by Sir Angus Tait, we now have a network of customers and offices that spans the globe.

Our employees value being part of a creative team committed to providing technological solutions that make a real difference to the communities we support. By joining Tait, you'll be joining a community of people with a wealth of knowledge and expertise, who care deeply about their work and the genuine impact it has for our customers, and who support each other to grow and develop.

Ko koe pea tēnei? - Sound like your kind of role?

If you are looking to take that next step in your career and are ready to work for a high performing organisation, alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, please submit your application with CV and cover Letter and we look forward to hearing from you.

Applications will be assessed as they are received, and your CV will be held unless you contact us to requesting this to be removed:

Applications will close on Sunday 2nd February 2025.

For more information about the company, our products and solutions offered to our customers, please visit our website: www.taitcommunications.com