On-Demand Data & AI Engineering Capability
Senior technology talent. Smarter economics.
Zome Tech Labs gives growing businesses access to technically vetted Data, AI and Software professionals — from individual specialists to dedicated engineering squads.
High-End Capability. Smarter Economics.
Specialised in Data, AI and Software — not a general staffing marketplace
Zome focuses on three engineering disciplines, so every professional we present has been evaluated against a technical bar, not just a keyword match.
Data Engineering
- Senior Data Engineers
- Analytics Engineers
- Data Platform Engineers
- Cloud Data Engineers
- BI Analysts
- Data Analysts
AI Engineering
- AI Engineers
- Generative AI Engineers
- Machine Learning Engineers
- AI Application Engineers
- RAG Engineers
- AI Agent Engineers
Software Engineering
- Senior Software Engineers
- Backend / Full-stack Engineers
- Python Engineers
- Java Engineers
- TypeScript / JavaScript Engineers
- Cloud Engineers
We don't just find people. We build technology capability.
Traditional recruitment often stops when a candidate is hired. Zome stays with the entire capability journey — understanding technical roles and evaluating candidates from an engineering perspective before they ever reach a client.
We don't just read CVs. We test technical capability.
Every candidate is assessed against the technical requirements of the role before being presented to the client.
Technical Depth
- Data engineering
- Software engineering
- Cloud & architecture
- AI & SQL / Python
- Problem solving
Communication
- Technical English
- Architecture discussions
- Problem explanation
- Written communication
- Team collaboration
Practical Fit
- Experience & seniority
- Technology stack
- Industry exposure
- Remote collaboration
Zome is built by technologists, not traditional recruiters.
Effective professional English for real engineering collaboration
Technical ability is only part of the equation. Zome screens for practical English communication and the ability to work within international technology teams.
Candidates are assessed on their ability to:
Choose the capability you need
Add a Specialist
Plug an experienced Data, AI or Software professional directly into your existing technology team.
Build a Squad
Deploy a dedicated, pre-vetted engineering team to deliver a defined Data, AI or Software initiative.
Flexible engagement structures
We structure engagements around your requirements, location and preferred working model — you don't need to navigate the legal complexity behind the scenes.
Independent Contractor
For suitable engagements, a technology professional provides services under an independent contractor arrangement.
Employment-Based Engagement
Where an employment relationship is required, Zome coordinates employment through an appropriate regional employment / EOR partner.
How it works
Tell Us What You Need
Role, technology stack, seniority, project requirements, expected duration and working model.
We Source & Vet
Zome identifies suitable professionals and assesses technical capability, English communication and role fit.
You Meet the Candidates
You interview shortlisted candidates and decide who fits your team.
Start Building
The professional or squad works directly with your existing team, systems and workflows.
Your team. Your tools. Your way of working.
Zome professionals work directly within your existing engineering environment — joining stand-ups, sprint planning, code reviews, architecture discussions and incident calls. The goal isn't a separate offshore team operating in isolation; it's additional engineering capability integrated into your team.
Your systems. Your security. Your control.
Zome is designed around direct, client-controlled access. Zome does not need to sit between your engineers and your systems.
- Single sign-on (SSO)
- Multi-factor authentication
- VPN access
- Cloudflare Zero Trust
- Role-based access control
- Least-privilege permissions
You control identity, permissions, repositories, cloud environments, system access and security policies. Candidates must comply with your applicable security requirements. Zome does not intentionally store, copy or intercept client production data as part of normal service delivery. Designed to operate consistently with applicable New Zealand privacy requirements, including the Privacy Act 2020.
Every new engagement begins with a 30-day satisfaction period. If the candidate isn't the right technical or performance fit, notify Zome during the guarantee period and we will:
Exact legal and commercial terms are governed by the MSA / SOW.
High-End Capability. Smarter Economics.
Senior technology talent is expensive to hire locally. Zome gives businesses another way to access experienced engineering capability without building every role through traditional local recruitment.
Traditional Hiring
- Recruit
- Interview
- Salary
- Benefits
- Employment overhead
- Long hiring cycles
- Local talent constraints
Zome
- Source
- Technical vetting
- English screening
- Client interview
- Flexible engagement
- Integrated remote capability
Built for technology-led businesses
Already understands technology
Has an existing technology team
Can manage remote professionals
Values seniority and technical quality
Wants more engineering capacity
Wants to improve cost efficiency
Where Zome fits
Fill a Skill Gap
Add one experienced specialist without expanding local headcount immediately.
Expand an Existing Team
Add engineering capacity while keeping technical leadership in-house.
Launch a Data Initiative
Build a new data pipeline, warehouse or analytics capability.
Build an AI Initiative
Add AI engineering capability for RAG, agents or ML projects.
Build a Dedicated Squad
Assemble a small engineering team around a defined project.
Extend Engineering Capacity
Increase development capacity without building a complete local team.
Global talent. Local standards.
Zome's initial technology talent network is focused on experienced professionals based in China — one of the world's largest and most developed technology talent ecosystems across software engineering, data and AI. Zome focuses on identifying professionals who can work effectively with international teams and meet the technical and communication requirements of Western businesses. Long-term, we're expanding into additional global technology talent markets.
Meet the people behind the capability
Illustrative profiles — example only, not real candidates.
Senior Data Engineer
AI Engineer
Senior Software Engineer
Built by technologists. Designed for modern businesses.
New Zealand-based
Founded by an experienced technology professional
Strong Data / Software / AI background
Understands engineering hiring and technical delivery
Understands NZ and Australian business expectations
Focuses on technical vetting rather than CV forwarding
We understand the difference between someone who has a technology keyword on their CV and someone who can actually deliver.
Questions, answered
Zome provides businesses with access to experienced Data, AI and Software engineering capability through individual specialists and dedicated engineering teams.
Zome is more than a traditional recruitment service. We source, technically vet, assess communication capability and support the ongoing engagement.
The initial talent network is focused on China, with future expansion into additional global markets.
Yes. Clients interview shortlisted candidates before starting an engagement.
Yes. Professionals can work directly within your existing technology workflows and collaboration systems.
Yes. Individual specialist engagements are a core part of the Zome model.
Yes. Zome can assemble dedicated engineering squads around a defined Data, AI or Software initiative.
Initially: Data Engineering, AI Engineering, Software Engineering, and BI & Analytics.
Candidates may undergo technical assessment, technical interviews, English communication screening and role-specific evaluation before being presented to the client.
New engagements include a 30-day satisfaction and replacement mechanism subject to the applicable MSA / SOW.
Depending on the engagement, Zome may use an independent contractor structure or coordinate employment through an appropriate regional employment partner.
Zome does not intentionally retain or intercept client production data as part of normal service delivery. Candidates use client-controlled access mechanisms.
Build your next technology capability
Whether you need one senior specialist or a dedicated engineering squad, tell us what you're building.