Principal Software Engineer

From the tail of the fish to the tail of the waka, shines the sun Thiswhakataukīspeaks to our journey across Aotearoa, one waka, one purpose, powered by the natural forces that sustain us. Meridian is Aotearoa’s largest renewable electricity producer, generating energy from the winds ofTāwhirimātea, the waters of Tangaroa, and the warmth of Tama-nui-te-rā. Mōtetūranga|About the role We are looking for aPrincipal SoftwareEngineerto join our ICTData & Digital team. This role can be based inWellington or Christchurchand is a rare opportunity to developa tech stack from the ground up. The purpose ofthePrincipal SoftwareEngineeris to design, build, and own secure, scalable software solutions by providinghands‑onengineering leadership,establishingstrong development standards, and growing ahigh‑performingsoftware engineering practice that enables business outcomes through squads. Āumahi| Whatyou’llbe doing Providing hands‑onsoftwaredevelopmentandtechnical leadership, accountable for designing and building secure, scalable, maintainable software solutions. Establishing and maturing a new team from the ground up. Owning the solution architecture, setting technical direction and owning the end-to-endsoftware development lifecycle. Designing, developing, implementing, and supportingsoftwaresolutionsthatmeetsbusiness outcomes viadeliverysquads. You’llalready be working at a PrincipalEngineer level. We are looking for a senior operator who has strong experience with modern technology stacks. You’llcome from a start‑up environment whereyou’vebeen responsible formaking decisions. You’llhave experience owning solution architecture, setting technicaldirectionand designing scalable systems. You’llbetechnologyagnostic,able to assess and apply the right tools,platformsand approach for the problem at hand rather than relying on a fixed stack. You’llbe confident and capable as a hands‑on full‑stackengineer, contributing production‑quality code and leading by example in the team. You’llbe able to bridge business problems and technical implementationbytranslating businesschallenges and opportunitiesinto pragmaticandwell‑structured software solutions. You’llfeel comfortable in communicatingwith non‑technical stakeholders,able to focusonbusinessoutcomes rather thanpuretechnical detail. You’llhave experience with building teamsandestablishingstrong engineeringpractices. We value work/life balance, so our flexible work options (where possible) make things easier for you and your whānau. We also offer: An attractive and competitive salary packagethat’sreviewed annually, performance‑incentive plus discounts fromseveralpartnerships Southern Cross Healthcare - Wellbeing one insurance, funded scheme for eligible employees to give you that extra peace of mind Enhanced leave provisions: three company paid days (over the holiday period), enhanced parentalleaveand options to buy up to 12 daysadditionalleave Life,traumaand income protection insurance (which we hope youwon’tneed!) Enhanced KiwiSaver contributions Access to the Meridian employee share scheme Excellent learning and development opportunities, we want you to be the best version of yourself and will help you get there! Award winning wellbeing programme that provides support whenever and wherever you need it Employee discounts off your power with Meridian, every bit counts Aone‑off $400 payment to support your work from home set‑up (if needed) We’rea great placeto work with plenty of opportunities and career development for those that want it. We value and live by three ‘How to Be’s’: ‘be gutsy’,working together by ‘being in the waka’ and doing the right thing by ‘being a good human’. We embrace diversity and inclusion and ensure that everyone feels like they belong, are welcomed, feel valued, and feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We want all our people to be the best that they can be, so we make sure that there’s room for everyone to be exactly who they are, andwelcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including individuals with disabilities, diverse health needs, and those who identify as neurodiverse, because we believe our differences make us stronger. We believe that fun is good for you, and we make sure that our office vibe reflects that. We support each other and celebrate our successes. Sustainability sits firmly in our DNA – both socially and environmentally – andwe’redoing what we can to help Aotearoa reduce their carbon emissions andwe’rehelping support others in our generation communities to do the same. All in all,we’rea genuinelygreat placeto work, with meaningful work, supportive teams, and a clear purpose. If this role sounds like a fit andyou’rekeen to make a real impact on New Zealand’s energy future, Ifyou’vegot any questions, please email [emailprotected] .We’recommitted to becoming more accessible and providing support if needed. Please get in touch if there are parts of our process you would likeassistancewith (process found here: meridianenergy.co.nz/careers). #J-18808-Ljbffr