Senior Software Developer

Protecta Insurance New Zealand Ltd; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentoring programs

Diversity panels

Job summary

Assurant in Auckland seeks a Senior Software Developer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will design, build, test and support production-quality software across APIs, integrations and digital capabilities, with a focus on AI-enabled delivery.

This hands-on role offers hybrid work in central Auckland and collaboration across a diverse team. You have 10+ years in software development, strong C#/NET and JavaScript/TypeScript skills, experience with REST APIs and Azure, and a track record of

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience in modern web environments.
• Strong experience with C#/.NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern web frameworks.
• Experience building REST APIs, integrations and distributed/event-driven systems.
• Strong experience with Azure and relational databases (SQL).
• Proven track record of maintainable, production-ready software and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test and support high-quality modern applications, APIs, services and integrations.
• Contribute to modernization of platforms and development of new digital capabilities.
• Own solutions from design through production and ongoing support.
• Apply engineering practices across automated testing, code review, CI/CD, observability and security.
• Use AI-assisted development tools across coding, testing and documentation.
• Embed AI into software delivery with appropriate human oversight.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Share AI and software engineering knowledge to uplift the team.

Skills

10+ years experience

C#/.NET

JavaScript/TypeScript

REST APIs

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's or higher in CS/Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Event-driven architecture

Job description

Why work with Assurant?

Assurant redefines the boundaries of protection - safeguarding and servicing connected devices, homes, automobiles, and commercial equipment in partnership with the world’s most successful brands. When you join Assurant, you will be part of a community that cares. A diverse and supportive team culture will see you challenge yourself and motivate you to think out of the box. We come from a variety of countries, cultures, and backgrounds, but we are united by our enduring values of common sense, common decency, uncommon thinking, and uncommon results.

Benefits

• Cultural day off to celebrate what's important to you
• International and local mentoring programs
• Diversity panels and employee resource groups
• Hybrid work model - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• 2 mental health recharge days per year
• Volunteering opportunities to give back to a cause that is important to you

What's the role about?

We’re looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our New Zealand development team and play a key role in a significant technology transformation. This role is a 12-month fixed term contract opportunity, based in our central Auckland offices on a hybrid work basis. This is a hands-on engineering role where you’ll design, build, test and support production-quality software across modern applications, APIs, integrations and digital capabilities. What makes this opportunity different is the focus on AI-enabled software delivery. You’ll have the opportunity to use AI technologies practically within development, helping turn emerging capabilities into secure, reliable and maintainable software. This isn’t a research or data science role. We’re looking for an experienced software engineer who is technically strong, curious about AI and excited by how it can change the way we build software.

Responsibilities

Some of your day-to-day responsibilities will look like:

• Design, build, test and support high-quality modern applications, APIs, services and integrations.
• Contribute to the modernisation of technology platforms and development of new digital capabilities.
• Take ownership of solutions from design through to production and ongoing support.
• Apply strong engineering practices across automated testing, code review, CI/CD, observability, security and maintainability.
• Use AI-assisted development tools across coding, testing, review, documentation, deployment and troubleshooting.
• Identify practical opportunities to embed AI into software development and delivery, while maintaining appropriate human oversight and engineering standards.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, testers, infrastructure, security teams and technology partners to deliver practical, scalable solutions.
• Share your AI and software engineering knowledge to help uplift capability across the wider development team.

About you

You’re an experienced software engineer who combines strong development fundamentals with genuine curiosity about how AI can improve the way software is built and delivered. You’ll ideally bring:

• 10+ years’ software development experience, ideally within modern web-based development environments.
• Strong experience with C#/.NET, JavaScript/TypeScript and modern web frameworks.
• Experience building modern applications, REST APIs, integrations and distributed or event-driven systems.
• Strong experience with Azure, SQL and relational databases.
• A track record of designing maintainable, modular and production-ready software, not just delivering individual features.
• Strong engineering practices across automated testing, Git, code reviews and CI/CD.
• Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools across areas such as solution design, coding, testing, documentation, code review and troubleshooting.
• Experience developing secure cloud applications, including authentication, authorisation and appropriate handling of sensitive data.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within an established development team.

What will help you stand out

• Experience introducing AI-assisted engineering practices into established development workflows.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, event-driven architecture or messaging-based integrations.
• Experience within insurance, financial services or other regulated/customer-facing environments.
• The judgement to know where AI adds value and where traditional engineering approaches are more appropriate.
• An ability to turn ambiguous problems into simple, practical and maintainable solutions.
• A strong understanding of the difference between a prototype and production-ready software.
• Comfortable working in an environment undergoing significant technology change and sharing knowledge with others along the way.

Compliance and Background Checks

The successful applicant will be subject to relevant background checks such as reference checks and a Ministry of Justice Criminal Record Check.

Inclusive Employment Statement

By assembling extraordinary teams from a variety of races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, experiences, and abilities, we’re able to better reflect the global communities where we live and work. By working to remove barriers, we ensure equity for everyone. The pursuit of inclusion rests with each of us. Because it’s only by listening to and representing the unique voices of every individual that we can innovate for all.

If you need a reasonable accommodation or adjustment at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and equitable experience for all candidates.

AI and Biometric Usage

Assurant supports the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but we want to know the real you. Visit our AI Usage Guidelines page to understand what we expect from applicants regarding their use of AI during the application process. Since we would like to know the real you, we require that all of our virtual interviews be conducted on video. Employment is contingent upon completion of a required identity verification process, which may include biometric technology, where permitted by applicable law and subject to applicable notice and consent requirements. See our Privacy Notice to learn about Assurant’s privacy practices, including our use of AI-enabled technology, automated decision making, and biometric information.

Company Overview

Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.