Intermediate / Senior Software Engineer – .NET / React / SQL Server

**Intermediate / Senior Software Engineer – .NET / React / SQL Server** **Givealittle | Auckland, New Zealand** **About the Role** Givealittle is looking for a highly capable and motivated Software Engineer to join our development team. We're looking for someone who brings more than just coding skills. We value engineers who take ownership, solve complex problems, contribute to technical decisions, and consistently deliver high-quality solutions. You'll be working across our platform, contributing to both frontend and backend development, improving existing systems, and helping shape the architecture of new solutions. This role is ideal for someone who is technically confident, works independently, communicates clearly, and enjoys turning complex business requirements into practical, scalable software. **What We're Looking For** **Technical Expertise** **● Strong hands-on expertise in C#, .NET, ASP.NET Core, and RESTful API development** . ● Strong proficiency in **React, TypeScript, and modern frontend development practices** . ● **Strong Microsoft SQL Server skills are essential** , including T-SQL, stored procedures, functions, query optimisation, database design, and performance troubleshooting. ● Solid understanding of software architecture, object-oriented programming (OOP), SOLID principles, design patterns, and software engineering best practices. ● Experience designing and implementing maintainable, scalable, and secure applications. ● Ability to participate confidently in solution design and architectural discussions, challenge ideas constructively, and contribute practical technical recommendations. ● Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and cloud-based application environments an advantage. ● Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, and modern development workflows. **Ownership, Problem Solving & Delivery** **● Take end to end ownership of assigned work, from understanding requirements and designing solutions through to implementation and delivery.** **● Work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively with the wider team.** **● Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and the ability to approach challenges creatively.** **● Translate business requirements into effective technical solutions, including participating in appropriate architectural decisions.** **● Deliver high-quality work efficiently, maintaining momentum without compromising engineering standards.** **● Proactively identify risks, resolve blockers, and suggest improvements proactively.** **● Balance technical excellence with business priorities and delivery expectations.** **Communication & Collaboration** **● Communicate clearly and confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders.** **● Participate actively in technical discussions, share well-reasoned opinions, and remain open to alternative approaches.** **● Work collaboratively to reach sound technical decisions.** **● Be dependable, accountable, adaptable, and committed to shared team outcomes.** **What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?** We're looking for an engineer who can understand a problem, evaluate possible solutions, recommend an approach, and take responsibility for delivering it. You should be comfortable contributing to architectural discussions while remaining equally capable of getting hands on and implementing the solution. We value **practical problem solving, technical judgement, ownership, and consistent delivery** over years of experience or specific job titles. **Why Givealittle?** At Givealittle, you'll have the opportunity to work on a platform that helps people and communities across New Zealand. You'll contribute to meaningful products, work on interesting technical challenges, and have a genuine voice in how our software is designed, built, and improved. **Interested?** If you have strong expertise across **.NET, React, and Microsoft SQL Server** , enjoy taking ownership, and are confident contributing to both technical implementation and architectural decisions, we'd love to hear from you. **Please apply, in writing to visal@givealittle.co.nz, if your experience and technical capabilities align closely with the requirements outlined above.**