Senior Software Developer

At Sorted Logistics, technology is at the heart of everything we do. Our systems power warehouse operations, keep customers informed, and help freight move efficiently across New Zealand.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer with strong Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) expertise and a solid understanding of the logistics, warehousing, or supply chain industry. This is an opportunity to work on business-critical warehouse management solutions, integrations, automation initiatives, and operational systems that directly impact real-world outcomes every day.

You'll join a highly collaborative team and play a key role in designing, developing, and enhancing systems that support some of New Zealand's leading brands.

This is a full-time, office-based position located at our new Head Office on Waterloo Road, Islington, Christchurch. The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with hours worked between 7:00am and 5:00pm. Start and finish times can be negotiated within these operating hours.

What You'll Be Doing

• Designing and developing robust, scalable software solutions using object-oriented principles.
• Enhancing and supporting our Warehouse Management System (WMS) and related applications.
• Working closely with warehouse operations teams to understand and solve real business challenges.
• Designing system integrations between customers, transport providers, and internal platforms.
• Contributing to system architecture, technical standards, and development best practices.
• Writing clean, maintainable, high-quality code.
• Troubleshooting complex issues and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Participating in testing, deployment, and production support activities.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Experience

• 5+ years' experience in software development within a commercial environment.
• Experience designing and developing enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and development best practices.
• Experience integrating systems through APIs, web services, or middleware platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Highly Desirable

• Experience within the logistics, warehousing, transport, or supply chain sectors.
• Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Strong object-oriented development experience.
• Understanding of warehouse operations including receiving, inventory control, replenishment, picking, packing, dispatch, and transport management.
• Experience working with barcode scanning, RF technology, automation, or voice-picking solutions.
• Exposure to high-volume transactional systems.

Personal Attributes

• Pragmatic and solutions-focused.
• Strong communicator who can engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Takes ownership and accountability.
• Passionate about continuous improvement.
• Team player with a willingness to mentor and share knowledge.

Why Join Sorted Logistics?

• Work on software that directly impacts real operational outcomes.
• Opportunity to influence the future direction of our warehouse management technology.
• Collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Variety of projects spanning logistics operations, system integrations, customer solutions, and automation.
• Stable, growing business with a strong focus on innovation.

About Sorted Logistics

Sorted Logistics is a leading New Zealand third-party logistics provider delivering warehousing, fulfilment, and supply chain solutions across the country. Our technology platforms are a key differentiator, enabling us to provide exceptional service, visibility, and operational efficiency for our customers.

Ready to build technology that keeps supply chains moving? We'd love to hear from you.

Please Note

• All applicants must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and Ministry of Justice check.
• Applicants must have New Zealand residency, citizenship, or a valid New Zealand work visa.