Senior Software Engineer

About Devoli and the Role

Devoli, originally a telecommunications company, has evolved into one of New Zealand's fastest growing firms and is currently transitioning into a software platform business. The software team plays a pivotal role in creating the core platform that will form the foundation of the entire business.

Your Contributions

• Develop and shape the platform using technologies including Go, Python, TypeScript, Next.js, AWS, Postgres, and MongoDB.
• Collaborate in defining distributed architectures and bounded contexts amid ongoing platform growth.
• Leverage AWS production expertise to own and operate developed solutions.
• Drive the integration of advanced agentic AI tools beyond mere code generation, managing agents, contextual workflows, and parallel execution to enhance productivity.
• Contribute domain knowledge in areas like telco, ERP, billing, subscription management, logistics, or complex B2B integrations.

Platform Domains

• Configure-price-quote (CPQ) and pricing systems.
• End-user billing and subscription management.
• Authentication and authorization frameworks.
• Customer portal redesign.
• Migration and expansion from legacy PHP monolith to distributed service architecture.

Candidate Profile

• Strong experience with parts of the stack, including Python, TypeScript, Go, Next.js, AWS, Postgres, and MongoDB.
• Deep understanding of software architecture principles such as object-oriented design, event-driven systems, and distributed services.
• Experience in B2B software product environments rather than solely internal tools.
• Demonstrated passion for applying agentic AI methodologies on a team and product level.
• Comfort with ambiguity and ability to operate autonomously while owning long-term missions.
• Collaborative mindset that values strong opinions yet embraces openness and the best idea prevailing.

Work Environment and Benefits

• Permanent full-time position based on a 40-hour work week.
• Work onsite at an open, sociable office in a historic building located in Victoria Park, Auckland.
• Competitive community inclusive culture with 3 principal engineers supporting technical growth.
• $50 weekly allowance for public transport.
• $2,000 yearly personal development budget to spend freely on learning.
• Birthday leave to celebrate your special day.
• Friday communal lunches, on-tap beer, and a dedicated braai specialist hosting barbecues.
• Operates as a financially stable, cash-generating company backed by a robust board with no external funding risk.

Working Style

The successful candidate will naturally be curious, enjoy tackling complex problems beyond mere task execution, and be comfortable in an environment where not everything is predefined. Engagement across the broader business and scale-up software product experience are highly valued.