Senior Software Engineer

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

Job summary

Simfuni in New Zealand is seeking a senior software engineer to join our tech team and deliver quality and reliability across our cloud-based, multi-tenant SaaS platform. The role offers hybrid work across Auckland (Takapuna) and Wellington, with fully remote options for strong candidates.

You will own end-to-end delivery, collaborate with QA, review designs, and drive improvements to APIs, deployments, and testing.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience developing web apps with Java, Spring, Hibernate/JPA.
• Experience with modern frontend tech stack.
• Knowledge of microservices and cloud deployment (IaC).
• Experience with APIs, publishing, versioning and multiple APIs.
• Understanding of structured and unstructured database design.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high-quality project outcomes.
• Support the software development life cycle.
• Participate in risk assessments and mitigating activities.
• Assist in analysing and troubleshooting application issues.
• Recommend new technologies to improve efficiency.
• Provide design reviews and technical recommendations.
• Attend meetings to discuss projects, issues and ideas.
• Coordinate with QA to develop test cases and plans.
• Plan, prioritise and complete project assignments.
• Support maintenance and upgrades of existing software.
• Participate in technical audits and implement recommendations.
• Create scalable technical solutions that fit business needs.

Skills

Java/Spring

Frontend dev

Microservices & IaC

API design & versioning

Database design

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

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.