Front-end Developer

Simfuni; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Simfuni is seeking a senior software engineer to join our tech team across Auckland (Takapuna) and Wellington, with hybrid working as the norm. Fully remote work across New Zealand is available for strong candidates.

You will help deliver quality and reliability on our cloud-based multi-tenant SaaS platform, contributing through design reviews, API work, and integration across microservices.

Qualifications

• Experience building web applications with Java, Spring and Hibernate/JPA.
• Front-end development experience with a modern tech stack.
• Knowledge of microservice and cloud deployment patterns (including Infrastructure as code).
• Experience with APIs, publishing, versioning and maintaining multiple APIs.
• Understanding of structured and unstructured database design.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of insurance, e-commerce and payments tech is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all projects are completed to a high level of quality.
• Supporting the software development life cycle.
• Participating in risk assessments and mitigating activities.
• Assisting in analysing and troubleshooting application issues.
• Recommending new technologies to help improve efficiency.
• Providing design reviews and technical recommendations.
• Regularly attending meetings to discuss projects, issues, and ideas.
• Coordinating with QA to develop test cases, procedures, and plans.
• Working with teams to plan, prioritise, and complete project assignments.
• Supporting and facilitating maintenance and upgrades of existing software.
• Participating in technical audits and ensuring recommendations are implemented.
• Creating effective and applicable technical solutions that fit business needs and requirements.

Skills

Java

Spring

Hibernate/JPA

Front-end development

Microservices

Cloud deployment

Infrastructure as code

APIs

Database design

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent

Job description

The Role

Our team is split across Auckland (Takapuna) and Wellington, with hybrid working as the norm. Fully remote work across New Zealand is available for strong candidates.

We are seeking a senior software engineer to join our tech team and help us deliver quality and reliability across our platform. We build and operate a cloud based multi-tenant Saas platform.

The team is responsible for end-to-end delivery of our solutions which creates a rewarding opportunity to run what you build.We are a passionate and committed team, looking for a like-minded individual to join us.

If you think you’re we are a great match, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all projects are completed to a high level of quality.
• Supporting the software development life cycle.
• Participating in risk assessments and mitigating activities.
• Assisting in analysing and troubleshooting application issues.
• Recommending new technologies to help improve efficiency.
• Providing design reviews and technical recommendations.
• Regularly attending meetings to discuss projects, issues, and ideas.
• Coordinating with quality assurance (QA) to develop test cases, procedures, and plans.
• Working with teams to plan, prioritise, and complete project assignments.
• Supporting and facilitating in maintenance and upgrades of existing software.
• Participating in technical audits and ensuring recommendations are implemented.
• Creating effective and applicable technical solutions that fit business needs and requirements.

Qualifications/Skills

• Commercial experience developing web applications using Java, Spring, Hibernate/JPA
• Experience developing front end applications using a modern tech stack.
• Knowledge of micro-service and cloud deployment patterns (including Infrastructure as code).
• Experience with APIs, publishing, versioning and maintaining multiple APIs.
• Understanding of structured and unstructured database design.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Knowledge of insurance, e-commerce and payments technology is a plus but not required.

Personal Attributes

• Strong enthusiasm for software quality and a keen attention to detail.
• Familiarity with manual testing processes and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills to collaborate effectively within the team.