Senior .Net Developer

Senior .NET Developer – Wellington Permanent position with a leading government agency. Job Overview As a Senior .NET Developer you will provide technical leadership and assurance for applications supporting mission‑critical Public Sector services. You will design, enhance, and support secure, resilient systems using modern .NET and responsible Generative AI practices. Responsibilities Design, build, and support complex .NET systems that operate at scale Own critical services, APIs, or application components Lead root cause analysis for incidents and systemic issues Ensure solutions are operable, supportable, and well‑documented Lead the responsible use of Generative AI in code modernization, defect diagnosis, test coverage and regression analysis Define guardrails for AI use within the team and ensure they align to public sector risk and compliance expectations Set and uphold coding, security, and quality standards Proactively manage and reduce technical debt Embed monitoring, logging, and resiliency patterns Influence design decisions to balance speed, stability, and risk Lead improvements to CI/CD and release processes Support cloud‑native and hybrid hosting models (Azure preferred) Drive operational excellence through automation where appropriate Apply and promote good coding practices through code reviews that support clean design and help build team capability Mentor developers in support and delivery practices Act as a trusted technical advisor to delivery and operations teams Work closely with Architects, Technical Leads, and Service Managers Essential Skills Extensive experience with C# and modern .NET Strong background supporting production, high‑availability systems Experience designing secure and resilient architectures Strong DevOps and CI/CD capability Cloud experience (Azure strongly preferred) Experience working in regulated or public sector environments Desirable Experience applying Generative AI in enterprise or support contexts Microservices or distributed systems experience Containerisation (Docker / Kubernetes) ITIL and service management awareness Experience with Java is an advantage Working Environment & Culture We prioritize in‑person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, and individual work styles. DXC champions a culture of inclusion, belonging, and corporate citizenship. Employees enjoy competitive remuneration, benefits, training, and career opportunities, including flexible leave options, volunteering days, and various discounts. Equal Opportunity Statement DXC is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds and those requiring reasonable accommodations. The company is committed to supporting qualified candidates with physical and mental disabilities. Recruitment & Fraud Prevention DXC never asks for money or personal payments from applicants. Any recruitment request via social media or unsolicited email should be verified as a genuine DXC opportunity. For more information on employment scams, contact DXC . #J-18808-Ljbffr