We’re Hiring Senior Software Engineer – PowerBuilder

Senior Software Engineer – PowerBuilder (Digital and Technology)Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō | Working together for Wellington’s future.Here at Wellington City Council, our Customer and Community Group is focused on building a well-connected, engaged, and thriving community by delivering essential services that enhance the social, cultural, and recreational life of Pōneke.Within this group, the Digital and Technology team brings Council services to life through smart digital innovation and connected information systems. Our work underpins the Long-Term Plan, helping Wellingtonians live, work, and play in an inclusive, sustainable, and creative capital. Guided by human-centred design, we deliver the platforms, digital services, and ICT support that keep the organisation running and the city moving.Central to this is our Enterprise Applications team, who are responsible for the stewardship, maintenance, and evolution of Council’s business-critical systems. Some of these systems are built on PowerBuilder and continue to play a vital role in Council operations.We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer – PowerBuilder to take a lead role in developing, supporting, and modernising these applications. This role suits an experienced engineer who values system reliability and quality, while contributing to continuous improvement and future-focused change..Āu ake mahi | What you’ll do

• Lead the design, development, enhancement, and support of PowerBuilder applications used across the organisation.
• Take technical ownership of business-critical systems, ensuring they are stable, secure, maintainable, and fit for purpose.
• Diagnose and resolve complex application and production issues, working closely with support teams and business stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain integrations between PowerBuilder applications, databases, and other enterprise systems.
• Apply strong engineering discipline to legacy systems, including refactoring, performance tuning, and technical debt management.
• Collaborate with business analysts, testers, and product owners to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Mentor and support other engineers, promoting good development practices and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to system modernisation initiatives, including supporting transition pathways to newer technologies where appropriate.
• Ensure adherence to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and support a bicultural approach to technology delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Significant professional experience developing and supporting PowerBuilder applications in an enterprise environment.
• Strong experience with relational databases (e.g. SQL Server, Oracle, or similar), including stored procedures, performance tuning, and data integrity.
• Solid understanding of enterprise application architecture, integration patterns, and transactional systems.
• Experience supporting long-lived, business-critical applications with a focus on reliability and maintainability.
• Familiarity with source control, release management, and structured change processes.
• Proven ability to analyse and resolve complex technical problems in production environments.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical leadership to other developers.
• A continuous improvement mindset and a pragmatic approach to working with legacy systems.
• Experience with modernisation initiatives, APIs, or complementary technologies (such as .NET or integration platforms) is an advantage but not essential.

Why Join Us
At Wellington City Council, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on the city and its people. You’ll work in a collaborative, inclusive environment where innovation and professional growth are encouraged. Your work will directly influence how staff and residents experience the city’s services, shaping Wellington’s future through technology.Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for youWorking for the Council offers you including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.View our to see what our employees say about working at WCC.Applications close 12 March 2026. All applications must be submitted online.All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand and be prepared to undergo a Ministry of Justice pre-employment check.Diversity: We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We welcome applications from all walks of life and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.Accessibility Support: We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: