Senior Software Engineer

This Senior Software Engineer role focuses on web development in both the .NET and Python ecosystems. You'll be joining one of our skilled software engineering teams playing a key role in delivering the continued technical and functional quality, and excellence, of machine learning enabled solutions for film forecasting, distribution negotiation, automated scheduling, and business analysis.

• Use your proven Angular, C#, and Python experience, to contribute to the design, development and implementation of new features, and the enhancement, and on-going maintenance, of existing applications
• Collaborating with squad members, other engineering teams, and the architecture and product teams, you'll design and implement new features and functionality, maintain quality, and ensure responsiveness and security of applications
• Producing and ensuring consistent code integrity and development

You'll need robust back-end capabilities, and exposure to Python and AI / Machine Learning would be highly beneficial.

• 8+ years proven development experience
• Web development
  • Angular 13+ (Type Script)
  • C#, .NET Core
  • Python 3, FastAPI
• Docker, Kubernetes
• Relational and document databases
  • MSSQL
  • MongoDB
• Cloud solutions
  • Azure
  • AWS
• Advanced coding and problem-solving ability
• Strong team collaboration skills
• Able to progress features from design to deployment with minimal supervision

This is a hybrid role which includes regular attendance (1-2 days per week) in our Cape Town office.

We are currently only considering applicants with an existing right to work in South Africa, without the need for employer sponsorship, for this position.

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.

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.

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

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

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

• We challenge ourselves and each other to keep improving

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.

• Rest & Relax Fridays - Finish at lunch time on Friday but get paid for the full day
• Annual volunteer day
• Employee Rewards and Benefits with Perkbox
• Medical Insurance / Medical Aid
• Employee Assistance Programme Service
• Paid Sick leave
• 5 days bereavement leave per year
• On-Site Breakfast Bar

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.