Software Engineer (GenAI & Data Engineering)

Join Vista’s Data Architecture team to design and deliver AI-driven solutions and data engineering capabilities that power smarter decision-making and accelerate innovation across the business.

This Junior Software Engineer role combines generative AI expertise with strong data engineering skills, working on cutting-edge technologies that support engineering and data science initiatives.

About the role

• Develop generative AI solutions for knowledge processing, including Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines and agentic AI systems
• Build and maintain data engineering pipelines to support AI and analytics workloads
• Collaborate with engineering teams to embed AI and data best practices into development processes
• Implement and help define coding standards and patterns for AI and data-driven applications
• Solve complex problems using innovative AI frameworks and scalable data solutions
• Actively integrate generative AI tools and models into daily workflows
• Stay ahead of emerging AI and data engineering trends and apply them to real-world solutions

Requirements

About you

• Experience in generative AI and data engineering
• Skilled in Python and C# .NET, with a focus on AI and data integration
• Solid understanding of modern software engineering principles and their application in AI and data-driven solutions
• Extensively use generative AI in your day-to-day work to accelerate development and problem-solving

For this role, we are currently only considering applicants with the right to live and work in New Zealand without the need for employer sponsorship.

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:

• Being part of a passionate team that values innovation and collaboration
• Work on products that make a real impact in the entertainment industry
• Enjoy a supportive environment that encourages growth and learning
• Outstanding flexibility to support a healthy work-life balance
• Hybrid working (home and office-based split)
• Medical and Life insurance
• Volunteer day, enhanced paid parental leave and wellness benefits
• 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.