Intermediate Software Engineer

This Intermediate Software Engineer role sits within one of our Enterprise Stream engineering squads, contributing to Horizon, Vista's cloud‑hosted data warehouse product.

You'll be part of a skilled, collaborative team, working primarily on backend services, data pipelines, and SQL‑backed APIs, helping ensure Horizon remains scalable, reliable, and performant for customers worldwide.

The role

• Use your C# and SQL expertise to design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs that support Horizon's data warehouse platform
• Develop and contribute to platform capabilities with a strong focus on performance, reliability, security, and maintainability
• Collaborate closely with your squad, product managers, and architecture partners to deliver high‑quality solutions
• Contribute to code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement practices

Requirements

You'll bring strong backend fundamentals and growing confidence working in data‑intensive and platform‑oriented systems, with experience in:

• C# and ASP.NET Core (.NET 6+)
• SQL Server, including query optimisation and performance tuning
• Building and consuming API integrations
• Working with data‑intensive applications or data warehouse-style systems
• Microsoft Azure (application hosting, data services, or monitoring)
• A working understanding of CI/CD pipelines and containerised environments (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes, Octopus)

You'll also have:

• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills
• A collaborative mindset and clear communication style
• An interest in improving platform stability, scalability, and performance over time

For this particular role, we are currently only considering applicants with the right to live and work in New Zealand without the need for 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, 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 & 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.