Software Engineer - Aeronautical Databases and Messaging Systems (ADAMS)

About Airways

Our team oversees the management of New Zealand's expansive airspace of 30 million square kilometers, delivering core services such as air traffic control, surveillance, communications, flight inspections, mapping, and airspace design. We engage with government bodies, airline operators, airports, and general aviation communities to ensure safe passage for pilots, passengers, and cargo. Our organizational values—Safety, One Airways, Excellence, and Success—guide all our endeavors.

About the Team

The Air Traffic Services Development (ATSD) unit is responsible for defining requirements, architecting, designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining New Zealand’s Air Traffic Management and Aeronautical Information Management systems used nationwide. We independently design and sustain our own Air Traffic Management systems along with supporting systems critical to their function, requiring meticulous development practices combined with continuous improvement strategies.

About the Role

We are expanding the ADAMS software engineering team at our Christchurch location by adding a Software Engineer on a permanent, full-time basis. The successful candidate will be accountable for architecting, designing, developing, testing, documenting, deploying, maintaining, and supporting the real-time, mission-critical ADAMS systems, which include web-based platforms and mobile applications.

Who You Are

This opening suits an enthusiastic and proactive software engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, collaborating within team environments, and engaging in a lively workplace culture.

Candidate Requirements

• Honours or master’s degree in computer science or software engineering, or a quantitative degree paired with equivalent professional experience
• A minimum of two years' experience in a structured software development team environment
• Strong proficiency in Java and similar programming languages
• Competent in SQL-based databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server
• Consistent track record of delivering high-quality designs, code, and comprehensive documentation efficiently
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a dynamic business setting, collaborating well with others, showing resilience and adaptability, taking ownership, and concentrating on delivering impactful outcomes

Desirable Skills

• Experience with JavaScript frameworks like Angular
• Background in developing web applications, APIs, and related technologies
• Familiarity with real-time, safety-critical systems

What We Offer

We provide a competitive remuneration package featuring a solid base salary and a generous superannuation scheme with employer contributions up to 11% of earnings (terms and conditions apply). Additional benefits include five weeks of annual leave, extensive learning opportunities, career progression paths, and a flexible hybrid working model. The role involves collaboration with Air Traffic Service staff and various engineering specialists to maintain and enhance complex and innovative technological systems.

Additional Information

The position requires candidates to be legally permitted to work in New Zealand. Successful applicants must complete pre-employment background verifications such as reference checks, drug and alcohol screening, and criminal record assessments. Airways values diversity, inclusion, and equity, holding both Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certifications, and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Application deadline is Wednesday, 2 September 2026.