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You'll take ownership of features and projects, collaborate with experienced engineers, and have opportunities to develop your leadership capability by leading project initiatives and helping drive successful outcomes for the team and our products.\nYour key responsibilities will include:\nDeveloping software applications for a range of devices, ensuring they meet user needs and company standards. \nCollaborating with architects, senior engineers, and other stakeholders to align with the product development strategy. \nParticipating in key aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), with a focus on learning and delivering high-quality solutions. \nSupporting system integration efforts, ensuring seamless interaction between multiple components. \nAssist with testing strategies, including contributing to automated testing frameworks, to maintain product reliability. \nSupporting the product lifecycle by addressing customer feedback and contributing to improvements. \nTo view the position description click here.\n Ō pūkenga - About You\nWe're looking for a software engineer who is passionate about building great products and enjoys solving complex technical challenges. Whether you're an emerging engineer looking to take the next step in your career or an established intermediate engineer seeking greater ownership and project leadership opportunities, you'll bring a collaborative approach, a desire to learn, and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions.\nTo be successful in this role you’ll bring:\nIntermediate level experience in developing software applications that operate on the internet across various devices (eg Android, iOS, Embedded Linux). \nExperience with strongly typed languages such as C++, C# or similar. \nExperience with Android and iOS development tools (Maui and/or Kotlin) would be advantageous \nFamiliarity with developing applications in the cloud (using Docker and Docker Compose), SDLC practices and automated testing frameworks. \nA collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to team success. \nClear and effective communication skills to align with project goals and contribute to a positive team environment. \nA focus on continuous improvement, including process enhancements and technical improvement as well as developing yourself. \nNgā painga - What’s in it for you?\nWe 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.\nWe prioritise your wellbeing through health insurance, annual flu vaccinations and extra sick leave in your first year. \nWe provide a comfortable work environment through modern office facilities with free onsite parking, gym, and café. \nWe recognise your commitment through long service benefits. \nWe balance work with fun through our active social club!\nAbout Us\nFor 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.\nOur 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.\nDiversity & Inclusion Statement\nTait Communications is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed.\nWe are encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply.\nHow to Apply\nSound like your kind of role? 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