Senior Software Engineer

Simfuni; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Simfuni is seeking a senior software engineer to join their tech team for a cloud-based, multi-tenant SaaS platform. The role supports end-to-end delivery across Auckland and Wellington, with hybrid working and remote options for strong candidates.

The candidate will work on high-quality project delivery, SDLC support, risk mitigation, API management, and ongoing maintenance of the platform. A desire for excellence and strong collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop web applications with Java-based stack (Spring, Hibernate/JPA).
• Experience building front-end using a modern tech stack.
• Knowledge of microservices, cloud deployment, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Experience designing and maintaining APIs with versioning and publishing practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all projects are delivered with high quality and reliability.
• Support the software development lifecycle and risk assessments.
• Troubleshoot and analyse application issues; propose technology improvements.
• Contribute to design reviews and provide technical recommendations.
• Collaborate with QA to create test cases, procedures, and plans.
• Plan, prioritise, and complete project assignments with teams.
• Maintain and upgrade existing software; participate in technical audits.

Skills

Java

Spring

Hibernate/JPA

Frontend development

APIs and versioning

Cloud & IaC

Database design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Job description

The Role

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.

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.