Lead Full Stack Developer

We are Theta, a New Zealand-owned technology consultancy helping organisations transform through technology. With offices in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Tauranga, we work with leading organisations across Aotearoa to deliver smart, pragmatic, and impactful digital solutions.  

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

We are looking for highly experienced Full Stack Developers to lead a team working on an interesting array of customer projects.  Demand for our expert development services is at an all-time high and our need for contractors (and permanent staff) is urgent.

We implement cutting-edge solutions using various technologies and platforms. As a Technical Lead, you'll liaise with customers and stakeholders, and work with your team to design, develop and implement web applications, primarily focusing on the Microsoft stack.

We value passionate software developers who create inventive, quality solutions. We encourage continuous learning and embrace DevOps principles, striving for automation. Producing clean, efficient, and secure code is crucial to us. Whether working independently or as part of a team, you'll flourish in our culture of sharing, inclusiveness, and learning.

Skills and experience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako

Essential experience:

• At least 8 years of commercial experience with the Microsoft development stack - .NET/.NET Core Framework, C#, MS SQL
• Web development experience across Angular 10+, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript
• Web application API development experience, including ASP.NET APIs, Azure Functions/API Management, or similar frameworks
• Superb communication skills, oral and written, and ability to articulate technical subjects to non-technical stakeholders
• Customer-facing experience, both in terms of presales activities and project-led interactions
• Demonstratable experience in leading teams of developers
• Experience with setting up and configuring CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) especially in the context of build and test automation
• Experience with cloud-based web solutions, specifically Azure
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, etc.) to aid development
• Knowledge of Agile practices, with experience working in Scrum and Kanban teams

Nice to have:

• Web development experience using React and other similar frameworks
• Relevant Microsoft certifications
• Experience in non-Microsoft tools and frameworks
• Exposure to Scrum or other Agile-based frameworks and methodologies

About us | Mō mātou

Our people are awesome problem solvers who love turning tech into real world solutions. We thrive on enabling NZ businesses with smarter outcomes.

Join a creative, stimulating, and inclusive work environment that encourages participation and innovation, with many opportunities for professional growth. Our team of circa 300 is dispersed all over New Zealand, with offices in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington and Christchurch. Work alongside some of the best and brightest in the industry - does this sound like a bit of you?

Our values are: 

• Our people are our greatest asset.
• We conduct business ethically.
• Invention, imagination and creativity are the foundation for growth.
• We work with positive energy, enjoyment, humour and work/life balance.
• Excellence is our passion, and we deliver what we promise – or more!
• We strive to take a pragmatic approach to all of our activities
• We value and appreciate our natural environment and seek to play our part to maintain it 

Benefits of working at Theta | Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki Theta

Theta offers a family friendly work environment with flexible work hours where practical; especially relevant for caregivers.

We embrace gender equality and are committed to providing a supportive, diverse and inclusive work environment throughout our workplace.

Theta is committed to giving back to the community and are avid supporters of Cure Kids. We compete in various adventure races and do many other things to raise money for Cure Kids. And we make time for the fun things in life!

For permanent staff, we currently provide the following benefits to ensure your professional development and personal wellbeing:

• Professional growth and learning opportunities
• A competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Fully subsidised medical insurance for employees
• Heavily discounted medical insurance for immediate family of employees
• Enhanced parental leave payment – salary top-ups plus return-to-work incentive
• Hybrid working model (minimum 2 days in the office)
• Volunteer days
• Internal Referral Incentive
• Staff Assistance Programme
• Annual Flu injections
• Sick leave from your first day on board
• Remote working options where practical and mutually agreed
• Daily fresh fruit basket, coffee machine, wide selection of teas and biscuits in all of our offices.

Please note: We are only accepting applications from those already residing in Auckland with the relevant visas as we need people to start immediately.

All potential employees will be required to consent to a Ministry of Justice criminal record check.

Apply now | Tono ināianei