Senior Software Developer — Intranet & Automation

New Zealand Defence Force; Papakura; On-site; NZD 104,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover up to $300,000

Critical illness protection

Discounted insurances

Free will services

Savings schemes for Defence community

Job summary

New Zealand Defence Force, based at Papakura Military Camp, is seeking a motivated Software Developer to design, develop and maintain applications across intranet, automation, and mobile/desktop platforms to support personnel and operations.

You will work with stakeholders, apply Agile practices, and contribute to lifecycle management while delivering secure, scalable solutions. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in software development are required; travel within New Zealand will be expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in software development with a passion for creating practical and innovative solutions.
• Substantive experience working in a large, complex business or project environment.
• Comfortable working within Agile methodologies, taking ownership of work and managing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support software applications that meet business and user requirements.
• Develop and maintain intranet applications that improve day-to-day operations and efficiency.
• Create automation and integration solutions connecting internal and external systems.
• Build mobile applications and Windows-based applications for use in diverse operating environments.
• Contribute to software development planning, configuration management, service acceptance, and application lifecycle management.
• Investigate and resolve application issues, incidents, and technical problems in a timely manner.
• Apply software development best practices to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable solutions.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to analyse requirements and identify technology solutions.
• Continuously improve existing applications and processes to enhance performance and user experience.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Development or Equivalent

Job description

New Zealand Defence Force, based at Papakura Military Camp, is seeking a motivated Software Developer to design, develop and maintain applications across intranet, automation, and mobile/desktop platforms to support personnel and operations.

You will work with stakeholders, apply Agile practices, and contribute to lifecycle management while delivering secure, scalable solutions. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in software development are required; travel within New Zealand will be expected.