Job Description

We’re looking for a Senior .NET Software Engineer to join our Platform team, where you’ll help build the foundational services, libraries, and tooling that power our product engineering squads. This is a role for someone who loves backend engineering—nearly 100% of your time will be spent on server-side challenges involving cloud deployment tools, containerization, platform libraries, and performance-critical systems.

You’ll join a highly skilled and fun team that values engineering excellence. We hold high standards in coding practices, security, performance, observability, and test coverage. If you enjoy building solutions that other engineers rely on - and shaping the engineering experience across an organisation - this is the place to do it.

About the role

In this role, you will:

• Use your deep expertise in C# and .NET to build the core services, libraries, and tools that enable our engineering teams to deliver reliable, scalable products
• Collaborate closely with your squad, other engineering teams, and our architecture and product groups to design and evolve a robust, secure, and high-performing platform
• Champion engineering quality by producing consistent, maintainable, well-tested code
• Mentor and support less experienced engineers, helping them grow in both technical skill and engineering maturity
• Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools to accelerate delivery, improve code quality, support refactoring, and enhance design decision-making
• Help shape best practices for responsible AI usage within our engineering workflows

Requirements

About you

You’re an experienced backend engineer with a proven track record at a senior level. You bring advanced problem‑solving ability and thrive in complex technical environments.

You’ll have strong experience with:

• C# and .NET
• Containerization and deployment tooling Docker, Kubernetes, Octopus Deploy, Azure Pipelines
• Cloud services Microsoft Azure
• Modern delivery practices CI/CD, Agile, automated testing
• AI‑assisted code development Using tools like GitHub Copilot or similar to enhance productivity, improve code quality, and support rapid prototyping
• A passion for building high‑quality platform capabilities that other teams depend on

This is a hybrid role with a home and office-based split, requiring regular weekly (1 day per week) attendance in the Auckland office.

We are only considering applicants with an existing right to work in New Zealand, without requiring employer sponsorship.

About Vista

Vista is a world-leading company that makes software for the cinema industry. Started in Auckland, New Zealand, over 25 years ago, we now serve cinemas, film distributors, and moviegoers worldwide.

Our HQ is in the City Works Depot in Auckland. We have offices and subsidiary companies in Sydney, Los Angeles, London, Amsterdam, Cape Town, Shanghai, Mexico City, and Kuala Lumpur. We use the latest technologies and offer a fun, agile and collaborative environment. We continue to innovate and build our reputation as one of the best Kiwi tech companies to work for.

Shared Standards

Our Shared Standards act as a compass for how we work together and reflect the behaviours we value at Vista Group. The way in which each member of our crew embodies these Shared Standards is an indicator for performance and success, as it aligns with our vision and strategy.

One Crew • We're a diverse team, in different places and functions, and we're at our best when we connect, help and collaborate

Shine a Light • We communicate openly, we explain the why, and we ask when we don't understand. We don't leave people in the dark

Make it Happen • We make good things happen as people and as teams through our focus on delivery

Chase Great • We challenge ourselves and each other to keep improving

Benefits

You will be supported to continually learn and improve your tech skills, share knowledge and ideas in the team, and be part of a dynamic and open culture.

We have a range of benefits that include:

• Excellent work/life balance including a 4 ½ day working week
• Hybrid working (home and office-based split)
• Medical and Life insurance (after qualifying period)
• Volunteer day, enhanced paid parental leave and wellness benefits
• Strong mentoring & career development focus
• Fun team events including the Vista Innovation Cup

If you enjoy a challenge and working in a dynamic and collaborative team, you’ll love working at Vista.

We value inclusivity celebrate diversity and are committed to offering equal opportunity to our 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.