Lead Software Engineer

nib Group; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Income protection insurance

Family discounts

Hybrid work environment

22 days annual leave

Cultural leave

18 weeks parental leave

Short term incentive programmes

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

nib Group is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to guide a high-performing team in delivering scalable software solutions. You will design, build, and support modern applications using Node.js, C#, React, and Angular, while championing best practices across the development lifecycle.

You will mentor engineers, drive architectural decisions, and partner with product thinking to maximise value from technology investments within a hybrid work environment across NZ offices and home-based work.

Qualifications

• Experience leading software development teams.
• Hands-on experience building modern web apps using Node.js, C#, React and Angular.
• Experience with SQL Server or PostgreSQL and ORM technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and scalable architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead a software development team focused on a project or related products.
• Design, build, deliver and support software solutions that meet business needs.
• Mentor and coach engineers, driving continuous improvement and best practices.

Skills

Node.js

C#

React

Angular

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

ORM

AWS

Azure

Web architecture

CI/CD

Automated testing

Team leadership

Tools

ORMs

AWS

Azure

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

As the Lead Software Engineer, you are responsible for leading a team of software developers and engineers with a dedicated focus on a single project or set of related software products.

You'll design, build, deliver and support software solutions that meet diverse business needs. You'll lead development initiatives, apply product thinking to create modern and scalable solutions, and champion best practices that maximise value from our technology investments.

Drawing on your deep technical expertise, you'll mentor and coach others, drive continuous improvement, and help build a high-performing development team.

About you | Ko Wai Koe

You'll bring experience leading software development teams and delivering successful technology initiatives, with the ability to mentor others and drive strong technical outcomes.

You'll have hands-on experience developing modern applications using technologies such as Node.js, C#, React and Angular, along with a solid understanding of web application architecture and development best practices.

Experience working with SQL Server or PostgreSQL, ORM technologies, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure will enable you to deliver scalable, reliable and maintainable solutions.

Architectural mindset with demonstrated knowledge of software engineering principles

Understanding of modern web applications

Advocate for good software engineering practices such as automated acceptance testing, continuous integration and continuous delivery

Here at nib, we pride ourselves on our innovative and passionate approach in offering Kiwis affordable, world-class health and life insurance.

We believe in “challenging the status quo” and admire the diversity of thought and seek out people with an intrinsic need to make the world a better place. Health and wellbeing go hand in hand with our ‘future state’ strategy. Ehara i te toa takitahi (success is not achieved alone) - you will be joining a collaborative, innovative and driven team with the following benefits:

Free health, life, income protection insurance + discounts for family members

Hybrid work environment: work from home and the Christchurch or Auckland office

Join a supportive and dedicated team where you can develop and enhance your career

An exceptionally generous leave policy including 22 days annual leave, cultural leave, 18 weeks fully paid parental leave for all parents

Short term incentive programmes

Diversity, equity and inclusion | Te kanorau me te whakaurunga

We embrace an inclusive working environment. We are LGBTQIA+, disability and neurodiverse inclusive, and welcome people from diverse backgrounds aiming to create a work environment where employee differences such as age, culture, nationality, accessibility, and education are valued to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

Our hybrid working model provides our employees with the flexibility to work from one of our office Hubs and from home based on what works best for them and their team. We make a commitment to come together with purpose and are excited to share moments that matter with one another.

OurHubsare purpose built to support focused work, connection, and collaboration with peers. We provide a new starter benefit as well as ongoing financial support to set up and maintain a functioning home workspace. At nib, we’re committed to creating a flexible working environment where you’re free to be you.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history check) prior to commencement of employment.