Senior Full Stack Developer

TRA; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data agency in Auckland is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to lead its global Brand Tracking platform. In this pivotal role, you will drive the technical direction and enhance the scalability of an established SaaS product used by major brands. The position entails leading platform architecture, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring a user-friendly experience. This opportunity promises ownership and global impact in a forward-thinking, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading and building production SaaS platforms.
• Deep full-stack capability with a product mindset.
• Experience designing scalable, cloud-based systems (AWS preferred).
• Confidence making architectural decisions and balancing short- and long-term needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead platform architecture and drive product improvements.
• Guide scalability and performance of the platform.
• Ensure an exceptional user experience while working with multiple teams.

Skills

Leading production SaaS platforms

Full-stack capability

Designing scalable, cloud-based systems (AWS)

Making architectural decisions

Job description

TRA is looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer to lead the evolution of our global Brand Tracking platform.

This is a senior, hands-on role with end-to-end ownership of a proven, SaaS product alreadyliveacross 20+ countries and used by major brands worldwide.You’llset the technical direction ofourplatform, guide its scalability and performance, and shape its next phase of growth.

Working closely with ourData,Product,Design,and Client Servicesteams,and supported by a direct report,you’lllead platform architecture, drive enterprise-grade product improvements, and ensure an exceptional user experience.

Our focus for 2026 is clear: strengthening enterprise product–market fit, increasing user engagement and retention, and exploring future innovations in brand tracking.

What you’ll bring

• Strong experience leading and building production SaaS platforms
• Deep full-stack capability with a product mindset
• Experience designing scalable, cloud-based systems (AWS preferred)
• Confidence making architectural decisions and balancing short- and long-term needs

At TRA, we combine deep human insight with advanced data and technology to help brands make better decisions.You’llhave real ownership, global impact, and the opportunity to shape a platformthat’salready working at scale—within a collaborative, curious and commercially focused team.

TRA is an award-winning agency that values innovation and transformative thinking. TRA has been named Research Agency of the Year, AU/NZ, B&T Awards 2024

TRA has also been awarded AFR BOSS Most Innovative Company, Professional Services (2024), Gold for Campaign Asia-Pacific Research Agency of the Year and Silver for Independent Agency of the Year, in Australia and New Zealand in 2023, and many more

Ready to lead a global product? We’d love to hear from you.