Technical Solutions Manager

Electric Kiwi has been shaking up the power sector since 2014. Today we’re a proud bunch of innovators disrupting electricity, broadband and mobile. Founded by Kiwis, for Kiwis, we operate some of Aotearoa’s fastest-growing brands, including Electric Kiwi and Kiwi Mobile.

We’re a team of almost 200 peeps and our purpose is simple: we exist to make it better, for our customers, our people and our business! 

We’ve got a bold strategy and big ambitions to deliver innovation and a digital-first customer service, with relentless commitment to our customers. 

We’re looking for a Technical Solutions Engineer to join our strategy team and help evolve our platform, improve the software delivery lifecycle, and turn new ideas into practical technical outcomes.

This is a great role for someone who enjoys working across solution design, prototyping, internal tooling, and SDLC improvement — and wants to stay hands-on while working closely on platform architecture and engineering strategy.

We’re looking for people who bring:

• Curiosity, sound judgment, and a growth mindset that isn’t limited by what’s been done before
• A collaborative approach and respect for different perspectives
• Confidence to challenge the status quo and test better ways of working
• Enthusiasm for practical uses of AI, automation, and emerging engineering tools

What you’ll do:

• Design practical technology solutions for platform and product initiatives, working within our established architecture patterns and standards
• Get hands-on building proof of concepts, prototypes, and internal tools to test new ideas and technical approaches
• Help evolve our microservices and API-first platform and improve how we build and deliver technology
• Explore where AI and automation can strengthen the SDLC and help put the right opportunities into practice
• Work with stakeholders to understand problems and requirements, then turn them into workable technical approaches
• Experiment with new technologies and ways of working, using what you learn to improve speed, stability, automation, and quality across the platform

Skills & Experience:

• Experience designing and building software in modern cloud-based environments
• Practical understanding of microservices, APIs, and distributed systems
• Strong coding capability, particularly in Python and/or TypeScript
• Hands-on experience building prototypes, proof of concepts, internal tools, or automation solutions
• Experience with AWS and modern engineering workflows
• A pragmatic and curious approach to problem-solving, with the confidence to experiment, evaluate new technologies, and find what works
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Bonus points for:

• Experience with AI-assisted engineering, SDLC automation, DORA metrics, or value stream analysis
• Experience working in platforms with established microservices and architecture patterns

How we make it better for you

• 5 extra days of paid leave
• Hybrid working, with 3 days in the office
• EAP through Clearhead
• A share programme, because success is sweeter when it’s shared
• 50% off public transport
• Office doggos
• Epic office views

If you’re looking to make a difference in a company that makes a difference, we want to hear from you. 

To be eligible for this role, you must have permanent working rights in NZ.