About this role
Lead Software Engineer - AI & Automation at First Focus. Location: Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand. Role: Designing AI, Building solutions, Owning systems Requirements: Strong software engineering experience with production-grade AI/automation systems; secure development, CI/CD, testing, source control, and operational readiness; autonomous in fast-moving environments; proficient with AI-assisted tools; good stakeholder communication. Category: Software Development Seniority: Mid Level Tools: Python, TypeScript, React, APIs, Cloud-native development, Automation tooling, AI agents, LLM-powered systems Commitment: Full Time Workplace: Hybrid Languages: English