Developer

Absolute It; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolute IT in New Zealand's Auckland region is seeking an experienced IT Developer to join a collaborative technology team. You will analyze, design, develop, test and support software applications and business systems to deliver reliable, secure and scalable solutions.

You'll work with stakeholders across the organisation to improve processes, enhance system performance and support ongoing digital transformation, while applying SDLC best practices and agile delivery methods.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Development or a related discipline.
• 3+ years experience in a software development role.
• Experience developing and supporting applications within modern development environments.
• Strong understanding of SDLC practices.
• Experience working within Agile, Scrum or similar delivery frameworks.
• Knowledge of database management, integration and reporting solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• MS Dynamics development experience would be an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business and technical requirements and develop effective software solutions.
• Design, build, test and maintain software applications and business systems.
• Write clean, secure and maintainable code across a range of technologies.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to development standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application, system and performance issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver technical outcomes.
• Contribute to system integrations, APIs and database development activities.
• Support software releases, deployments and production environments.
• Assist with reporting solutions and business intelligence initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation and system performance.
• Support database administration, backup processes and data integrity.
• Contribute to project planning, delivery and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

SDLC

Agile

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Dynamics

Education

Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science/Software Development

Tools

SQL

APIs

Job description

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established New Zealand organisation delivering essential services that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. With a strong focus on technology, innovation and continuous improvement, they are investing in modern systems and digital solutions to support their future growth and operational excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced IT Developer to join a collaborative technology team responsible for the analysis, design, development, testing and ongoing support of software applications and business systems. This role will see you contributing to the delivery of reliable, secure and scalable technology solutions while collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation to improve processes, enhance system performance and support ongoing digital transformation initiatives.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Analyse business and technical requirements and develop effective software solutions
• Design, build, test and maintain software applications and business systems
• Write clean, secure and maintainable code across a range of technologies
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to development standards and best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve application, system and performance issues
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver technical outcomes
• Contribute to system integrations, APIs and database development activities
• Support software releases, deployments and production environments
• Assist with reporting solutions and business intelligence initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, automation and system performance
• Support database administration, backup processes and data integrity
• Contribute to project planning, delivery and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Development or a related discipline
• 3 + years experience in a software development role
• Experience developing and supporting applications within modern development environments
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices
• Experience working within Agile, Scrum or similar delivery frameworks
• Knowledge of database management, integration and reporting solutions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborative approach with a focus on quality, accountability and continuous improvement
• MS Dynamics development experience would be an advantage but not essential
• Opportunity to work on a broad range of development projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to modern technologies and business-critical systems
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Meaningful work that contributes to positive community outcomes

[Please note, we can only consider applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application.]