Senior Developer / Consultant

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Enlighten Designs is an award-winning creative technical agency, one of Waikato's largest custom software agencies, and a leading NZ Microsoft Partner.

At Enlighten, we pride ourselves on delivering world-class human-centered technology solutions on the local, national and international stage.

We recently sponsored Outstanding AI Implementation at the Aotearoa AI awards and we empower our people to experiment, innovate, and shape solutions that are both technically excellent and user-focused, leveraging AI and cutting-edge Microsoft technologies to drive smarter, more impactful software.

What about the role

Your role will balance technical delivery with a consultative approach, ensuring solutions not only meet requirements but also drive real business value.

You will be working with clients, and using your deep understanding of systems, software, and coding languages, you'll deliver high-quality, impactful solutions.

You will confidently collaborate on, translate and present technical solutions to clients, contribute to project scoping and quotes, and take ownership of development efforts across multiple projects.

You will lead and mentor other developers, guiding technical decisions and supporting a collaborative, high-performing team.

Why you'll want this job

Ability to have real impact

To be working in a leading AI firm

Company environment that values creativity, collaboration and learning

To support the learning and development of others

To work on challenging local and international projects for big-name clients across a range of industries all trying to work out how technology can solve their business challenges

Work with some of the best local talent in a supportive, collaborative, somewhat geeky environment where fun and technical innovation coexist daily

Flexible working arrangements, and flexible start date based around your plans

Skills you have / what you will bring

Strong leadership skills, experience engaging with clients throughout the project lifecycle, helping identify opportunities, shape solutions, and contribute to business growth

A consultative mindset, able to combine technical expertise with clear communication and problem-solving for clients

A balanced approach to quoting and estimates, without being wildly optimistic, or overly cautious

Thoughtful and honed approach to mentoring and guiding other developers

Passion for leveraging AI tools to create value

Commitment to delivering high-quality, impactful solutions

Technical understanding of systems, software and coding language(s)

If this client facing role appeals, we would love to hear from you.

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Do you have a legal right to work in New Zealand?

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From December

• will you live in or within 30 km of Hamilton?

If you have plans to move to Hamilton or would move for the role, please let us know.

Cambridge, Huntly, Morrinsville, Ngaruawahia, and Te Awamutu are within 30km.

Are you prepared to work full time in the office during your induction period, and ongoing at least three days in the office?

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