Senior Software Developer

About Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury is a regional council responsible for flood protection, public transport, civil defence, and more. We work with stakeholders and the community to protect our environment, including water, land and air through regulation and planning.

About the Role

As a Senior Software Developer, you’ll lead the design, development and integration of software solutions that are scalable, secure and easy to maintain. You’ll work across the full stack and integration landscape – building APIs, services and automation workflows that connect ECAN’s core systems and support data‑driven decision making.

You will mentor colleagues, promote modern engineering practices and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver digital services that support our strategic goals and community outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading feature development and integration across systems
• Designing and implementing APIs and microservices using Azure Integration Services (Logic Apps, API Management, Service Bus, Functions)
• Developing and maintaining secure data exchange and interoperability between applications
• Coaching and mentoring developers to uplift integration capability
• Operating and improving production services
• Championing technical excellence and user‑centred design
• Supporting our Treaty Partner Excellence journey with Ngāi Tahu

About You

You’re an experienced developer with a strong .NET and Azure background, and a passion for building robust, user‑focused solutions. You thrive in agile environments and enjoy collaborating across disciplines to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Experience

Our Values

Hours of Work

Permanent full‑time position – From time to time, the role may require work outside of normal work hours for emergency and flood response and to represent Environment Canterbury at meetings and events with partners, other agencies and the community.

Location

200 Tuam Street, Christchurch – The position is predominantly based at this location.

Salary

The indicative salary range for the role is $101,839 to $125,801 per annum, depending on skills and experience. The specific salary will be discussed at interview stage.

Application Closing Date

Applications close on Sunday 9 November 2025. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.

Short‑listed Candidate Requirements

Short‑listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

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