Lead Software Developer

Join a Global Leader in Commercial Mowing Innovation

Trimax Mowing Systems is a rapidly growing New Zealand company and a globally recognised leader in commercial mowing equipment. For over 40 years weve proudly designed manufactured and distributed world-class mowing systems built on innovation reliability and exceptional performance. With operations across New Zealand Australia the UK and the USA our commitment to excellence and a customer-first approach have made Trimax a trusted name worldwide.

We are now looking for a Lead Software Developer to shape how our software teams operate and deliver across consumer-facing mobile apps and embedded firmware systems.

What Youll Do

In this key leadership role you will:

• Provide technical leadership and oversight of both in-house and contract software development teams.
• Lead the design development testing and delivery of our iOS and Android applications embedded firmware and associated cloud services.
• Define and own the technical direction standards and architecture for Trimaxs end-to-end software ecosystem.
• Own the software experience architecture performance scaling and development pathways.
• Mentor coach and grow a diverse team of software engineers with best-practice techniques including code reviews and test-driven development.
• Work closely with product owners mechanical engineers electrical engineers and leadership to align development goals with business objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes tooling and cross-team collaboration.
• Help recruit evaluate and onboard software talent as the team expands.

About You

Were looking for someone who can lead by example and delivers high-quality software solutions. The role will balance hands-on development with leadership and forward-thinking strategy generation. You will have:

• Youll haver at least 5 years proven experience as a Lead Software Developer Technical Lead or similar role in a tech-driven organisation.
• Strong background with mobile applications and embedded systems or firmware development working to industry standard best practices.
• Working knowledge of cross-platform front-end development tools and languages (React Native Ionic/Capacitor JavaScript) along with firmware tools and languages (VS Code Platform IO GCC C/C Zephyr FreeRTOS etc.)
• Familiarity with communication protocols and their sub-sets (CAN BLE WiFI I2C RS485).
• Experience managing distributed teams of developers including external contractors.
• Deep understanding of modern software workflows CI/CD GIT version control unit/integration testing automated pipelines and architectural best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical decisions for a range of stakeholders.
• A passion for mentoring and growing engineers fostering autonomy with accountability.
• Degree in system software or electrical engineering computer science information systems or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

What We Offer

• Competitive NZ-based remuneration package.
• Scope for flexible work options including hybrid work arrangements.
• Opportunity to lead a multi-disciplined developer group in a global-facing manufacturing brand.
• A supportive culture that prioritises innovation professional growth and work-life balance.
• Integrated development manufacturing and sales work with stakeholders throughout an end-to-end process.
• Access to cutting-edge embedded and mobile technologies in an evolving product space.
• Sunny and convenient Tauranga location with on-site parking.

Required Experience:

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