As an intermediate level Software Engineer, focusing on AI first delivery, you’ll help build the technical foundations for the next phase of Vista’s AI programme.Working as part of the data engineering team, you’ll design and implement the pipelines, services, integrations, and platform capabilities needed to connect data across Vista’s systems and support practical AI-enabled workflows.You’ll use AI-first engineering practices to build secure, scalable, and reusable production systems, with a strong focus on clear problem definition, effective AI orchestration, and reliable delivery.This role is expected to be approximately 20% analysis and design, and 80% implementation.Help us build the secure and scalable data platform that will support Vista’s AI capabilities, improve operational decision-making, and create better outcomes for our customers and teams.What you'll do Design, build, and operate reliable data ingestion pipelines across APIs, events, databases, files, and third-party platformsBuild services, integrations, and reusable tooling using Python, TypeScript, and the patterns established by Vista’s data engineering teamUse AI-first engineering practices to orchestrate the design, development, testing, documentation, and operation of production systemsCreate secure and observable interfaces that allow copilots, agents, automation, and decision-support workflows to consume trusted dataHelp build unified views of Vista’s customer and business operationsImplement monitoring, logging, alerting, auditability, failure handling, and data quality controls across services and pipelinesApply strong security, privacy, access control, data ownership, and responsible AI practices throughout the solution lifecycleManage multiple workstreams in parallel while remaining self-directed and accountable for deliveryHelp improve Vista’s data engineering architecture, development practices, and reusable platform patternsRequirementsWhat you’ll bring with youStrong software engineering fundamentals and experience delivering production systemsExperience with Python, TypeScript, APIs, integrations, data pipelines, or distributed servicesStrong experience using AI tools to design, generate, test, review, and operate softwareClear written and verbal communication, with the ability to describe technical problems preciselyExperience with relational databases, data modelling, metadata, and cloud platformsUnderstanding of observability, monitoring, automated testing, CI/CD, and DevOps practicesSound judgment around security, privacy, governance, and access controlConfidence working independently in ambiguous and fast-moving environmentsAbility to manage several tasks or workstreams in parallel without significant management overheadA practical approach to engineering, with a bias toward delivery, reuse, and measurable outcomesExperience with AI orchestration, agents, event-driven systems, analytics platforms, infrastructure automation, or large-scale data processing would be valuableFor 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 VistaVista 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 BenefitsYou 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 weekHybrid 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 benefitsStrong mentoring & career development focusFun team events including the Vista Innovation CupIf 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.
As an intermediate level Software Engineer, focusing on AI first delivery, you’ll help build the technical foundations for the next phase of Vista’s AI programme.
Working as part of the data engineering team, you’ll design and implement the pipelines, services, integrations, and platform capabilities needed to connect data across Vista’s systems and support practical AI-enabled workflows.
You’ll use AI-first engineering practices to build secure, scalable, and reusable production systems, with a strong focus on clear problem definition, effective AI orchestration, and reliable delivery.
This role is expected to be approximately 20% analysis and design, and 80% implementation.
Help us build the secure and scalable data platform that will support Vista’s AI capabilities, improve operational decision-making, and create better outcomes for our customers and teams.
What you'll do
- Design, build, and operate reliable data ingestion pipelines across APIs, events, databases, files, and third-party platforms
- Build services, integrations, and reusable tooling using Python, TypeScript, and the patterns established by Vista’s data engineering team
- Use AI-first engineering practices to orchestrate the design, development, testing, documentation, and operation of production systems
- Create secure and observable interfaces that allow copilots, agents, automation, and decision-support workflows to consume trusted data
- Help build unified views of Vista’s customer and business operations
- Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, auditability, failure handling, and data quality controls across services and pipelines
- Apply strong security, privacy, access control, data ownership, and responsible AI practices throughout the solution lifecycle
- Manage multiple workstreams in parallel while remaining self-directed and accountable for delivery
- Help improve Vista’s data engineering architecture, development practices, and reusable platform patterns
Requirements
What you’ll bring with you
- Strong software engineering fundamentals and experience delivering production systems
- Experience with Python, TypeScript, APIs, integrations, data pipelines, or distributed services
- Strong experience using AI tools to design, generate, test, review, and operate software
- Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to describe technical problems precisely
- Experience with relational databases, data modelling, metadata, and cloud platforms
- Understanding of observability, monitoring, automated testing, CI/CD, and DevOps practices
- Sound judgment around security, privacy, governance, and access control
- Confidence working independently in ambiguous and fast-moving environments
- Ability to manage several tasks or workstreams in parallel without significant management overhead
- A practical approach to engineering, with a bias toward delivery, reuse, and measurable outcomes
- Experience with AI orchestration, agents, event-driven systems, analytics platforms, infrastructure automation, or large-scale data processing would be valuable
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.
Vista Group (NZSX & ASX: VGL) is a global leader and parent company to several brands that provide software and technology solutions across the film industry sectors of distribution, exhibition, and moviegoers. Vista Group includes Vista (cinema management software), Veezi (cloud-based software for the independent cinema market), Movio (data analytics and campaign management tools), Maccs (film distribution software), Numero (box office reporting for film distributors and cinemas), Powster (creative studio platform) and Flicks (moviegoer publication to find what and where to watch content). Our love for cinema and film drives the purpose and foundations of our brands that generate innovation for our clients and the film industry as a whole. We are a New Zealand company with a global footprint, bringing together a group of brands that provide an innovative range of complementary technology solutions across the industry.With more than 700 crew, based across six main offices in New Zealand (Auckland headquarters), the USA, the UK, South Africa, the Netherlands, and Mexico, our people are our most important asset. Across the group brands our teams provide market-leading services to clients in more than 100 countries. We are proud of our diversity and have placed a high priority on being an inclusive workplace that is reflective of our clients and communities. It is important to us to foster an environment that empowers people to realise their full potential. We aim to do ‘good things with good people’ and we’re proud to say that more than two decades on that’s exactly what we do every single day.
Vista Group (NZSX & ASX: VGL) is a global leader and parent company to several brands that provide software and technology solutions across the film industry sectors of distribution, exhibition, and moviegoers. Vista Group includes Vista (cinema management software), Veezi (cloud-based software for the independent cinema market), Movio (data analytics and campaign management tools), Maccs (film distribution software), Numero (box office reporting for film distributors and cinemas), Powster (creative studio platform) and Flicks (moviegoer publication to find what and where to watch content).
Our love for cinema and film drives the purpose and foundations of our brands that generate innovation for our clients and the film industry as a whole. We are a New Zealand company with a global footprint, bringing together a group of brands that provide an innovative range of complementary technology solutions across the industry.
With more than 700 crew, based across six main offices in New Zealand (Auckland headquarters), the USA, the UK, South Africa, the Netherlands, and Mexico, our people are our most important asset. Across the group brands our teams provide market-leading services to clients in more than 100 countries. We are proud of our diversity and have placed a high priority on being an inclusive workplace that is reflective of our clients and communities. It is important to us to foster an environment that empowers people to realise their full potential.
We aim to do ‘good things with good people’ and we’re proud to say that more than two decades on that’s exactly what we do every single day.
