Software Development & Engineering

Connecting businesses with skilled software developers, engineers and technical leaders to build, enhance and deliver innovative technology solutions. The right talent to bring your ideas to life.

From developing modern applications to scaling engineering teams and delivering complex software projects, we help organisations access the technical expertise needed to create reliable, scalable solutions that support business growth.

25 +

Years in business

A trusted recruitment partner since 2000

8,100 +

Successful Appointments

Across IT & Digital in New Zealand and beyond

Trusted

Talent Network

Vetted software developers and technical leaders

950 +

Satisfied Clients

Trusted by businesses across New Zealand

10 +

Cities we work in

Covering Auckland, Wellington, Canterbury, & Otago regions

Software development expertise that goes beyond recruitment

Software development is about more than writing code. From front end and back end development to full stack engineering, mobile applications, cloud-native solutions and technical leadership, each discipline requires a different combination of skills and experience.

With more than 25 years in technology recruitment, RWA has developed strong relationships across New Zealand's software development community. We understand the technologies, frameworks and methodologies shaping the industry, and the challenges businesses face when building and scaling development teams.

Whether you're growing an engineering team, looking for specialist expertise or considering your next career move, we take the time to understand your technical requirements, business goals and what the right fit looks like.

Areas we recruit

Software Development

Front end, back end and full stack development across all technologies and frameworks.

Mobile & Application Development

iOS, Android, cross-platform and enterprise application development.

DevOps & Platform Engineering

CI/CD, automation, cloud platforms and infrastructure as code.

Software Architecture & Design

Software design, system integration and scalable application architecture.

Engineering Leadership

Technical Leads, Engineering Managers and senior development leadership.

Why RWA for Software Development
& Engineering

Specialist development talent.
Delivered for impact.

We understand that finding the right developer is about more than technical skills. We take the time to understand your technology stack, team structure and delivery goals to connect you with professionals who can make a real difference.

  • Contract, interim and permanent recruitment
  • Access to an established network of software professionals
  • Expertise across diverse technologies and frameworks
  • Support for development projects and team growth
  • A consultative and responsive recruitment partnership
Deep market access

Established relationships across New Zealand's software development community.

Quality assured

Rigorous screening and reference checking for confidence in every placement.

Speed to value

Efficient shortlisting to help keep your development projects moving.

Proven delivery record

Successful placements across software development and engineering disciplines.

Typical Software Development & Engineering Roles

Front-End Developer
Back-End Developer
Full-Stack Developer
Software Engineer
Technical Lead
Engineering Manager
Mobile Developer
Software Architect
DevOps Engineer
Platform Engineer

How it works

Understand

We learn about your project, challenges and success measures.

Source

We tap our network and database to find the right talent quickly.

Shortlist

You meet pre-vetted candidates who match your requirements.

Engage

We manage onboarding, contracts and compliance seamlessly.

Deliver

Your contractor delivers results and we stay with you all the way.

Our Team