Senior Business Analyst

Simfuni; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Simfuni in New Zealand seeks a senior software engineer to join our cloud-based multi-tenant SaaS platform team. You will deliver high-quality software across the full SDLC and contribute to architecture decisions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will work on backend Java/Spring with modern frontend tasks, microservices, and cloud deployment patterns. We value reliability, code quality, and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience developing web applications using Java, Spring, Hibernate/JPA.
• Experience developing front end applications with 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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Java

Spring

Hibernate/JPA

Frontend development

Microservices

Cloud deployment (IaC)

APIs design/versioning

Database design

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Job description

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.

The Role

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.