" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eSenior Ai Developer\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14768\"\u003e IT \u0026amp; Telecomms \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14769\"\u003e Software - Developer \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14770\"\u003e Canterbury \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14771\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 16/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003e$130k-$150k Salary + Flexible Hybrid Working\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eC# / .NET + Azure + AI Agents + LLM Integrations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild Production AI Applications + Modern Tech Stack\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe\u0027re partnering with an established New Zealand organisation investing heavily in AI and modern software development. They\u0027re looking for an experienced Senior AI Developer to join a growing engineering team focused on building practical AI-powered applications and solutions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is a hands-on development role combining strong full stack engineering with emerging AI technologies. You\u0027ll work across modern .NET and Azure environments, developing APIs, integrations, AI agents and intelligent applications that solve real business problems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e AI is already being actively adopted across the organisation, so this isn\u0027t an experimental environment. You\u0027ll be building and enhancing production-ready solutions, working alongside developers, testers and business analysts, while helping shape how AI is integrated into existing platforms and workflows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat You\u0027ll Be Doing\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild AI-powered applications, agents and integrations using LLMs, AI APIs, orchestration frameworks and MCP servers\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign, develop and maintain scalable applications using C#, .NET and modern Azure services\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop reusable APIs, backend services and integrations that connect AI capabilities with existing business systems\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eContribute to frontend development using React, Vue.js, TypeScript or similar technologies\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollaborate with engineering teams to deliver high-quality software and support the wider adoption of AI development tools and practices\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat We\u0027re Looking For\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e5+ years\u0027 experience in software development, with strong hands-on expertise in C# and modern .NET\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical experience building AI-enabled applications, agents or integrations using LLMs, AI APIs, MCP or orchestration frameworks\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolid experience with Microsoft Azure, including App Services, Azure Functions, Service Bus and cloud-based application development\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong understanding of API development, system integrations, software architecture and modern engineering practices\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across technical and business teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNice to Have\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with Azure AI Foundry or other Microsoft AI services\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExposure to frontend frameworks such as React, Vue.js or TypeScript\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience developing custom MCP servers or integrating AI agents with enterprise systems\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFamiliarity with AI-assisted development tools and modern software delivery practices\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience contributing to AI adoption across engineering teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0027s on Offer\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive salary + Benefits\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHybrid working with typically 2 days working from home each week\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdditional flexibility around family and personal commitments\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChristchurch-based office with convenient free street parking\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpportunity to work with modern technologies and build real-world AI solutions\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Apply Now! If you\u0027re a strong Senior Ai Developer who\u0027s already building Ai tools and wants to take that experience further, we\u0027d love to hear from you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c/strong\u003e Every application is personally reviewed. Only candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements of the role will be contacted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLK-4083738 \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4478921\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "