Intermediate Software Engineer at Vista Group

Intermediate Software Engineer – Vista Group, Auckland, NZ Overview As an Intermediate Software Engineer, you will work as part of the Enterprise Stream engineering squad on Horizon, Vista’s cloud‑hosted data platform used by cinemas worldwide. Your focus will be on improving and evolving the platform’s backend services, data pipelines, and SQL‑backed systems that enable Horizon to onboard customers, process large volumes of data, and operate reliably in production. Responsibilities Build and maintain backend services and APIs using C# and .NET. Write, optimise, and troubleshoot SQL queries that support data pipelines and APIs. Contribute to data pipelines and workflows that process large datasets. Investigate and improve system performance, including slow queries, data bottlenecks, and service behaviour. Collaborate with product managers, architects, and team members to deliver practical, maintainable solutions. Engage with production systems, investigate issues and continuously improve performance over time. Requirements Strong backend fundamentals and experience with C# and ASP.NET Core (.NET 6+). Strong SQL skills, including query writing, optimisation, and working with relational data in production systems. Experience building and consuming APIs. Exposure to data‑heavy applications or data‑warehouse style systems. Microsoft Azure experience (application hosting, data services, or monitoring). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment practices (Docker, Kubernetes, Octopus). Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills in production environments. Collaborative mindset and clear communication style. Interest in understanding how systems behave at scale and improving them over time. Benefits Excellent work/life balance, including a 4.5‑day working week. Hybrid working (home and office‑based split, requiring 1‑2 days attendance per week in the Auckland office). Medical and life insurance (after qualifying period). Volunteer day, enhanced paid parental leave and wellness benefits. Strong mentoring and career development focus. Fun team events, including the Vista Innovation Cup. Equal Opportunity We value inclusivity, celebrate diversity and are committed to offering equal opportunity to all staff and candidates — regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religious, ethical beliefs or political opinion. This commitment is reflected in all our employment policies and procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr