Senior Software Engineer

Simfuni; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Simfuni is seeking a senior software engineer to join the tech team and help deliver a cloud-based multi-tenant SaaS platform. The role is based in New Zealand with hybrid working across Auckland or Wellington and fully remote options for strong candidates.

You will contribute to end-to-end delivery and own quality in collaboration with a passionate, capable team. You will work on modern web applications, advocate best practices, and participate in design reviews, testing, and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience building web applications using Java, Spring, Hibernate/JPA.
• Experience with modern front-end stacks.
• Knowledge of microservices and cloud deployment patterns (incl. IaC).
• Experience with APIs, publishing, versioning and maintenance.
• Understanding of structured and unstructured databases.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of insurance, e-commerce, or payments tech is a plus.

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 QA to develop test cases and plans.
• Working with teams to plan and complete project assignments.
• Supporting maintenance and upgrades of existing software.
• Participating in technical audits and implementing recommendations.
• Creating effective technical solutions that fit business needs.

Skills

Java

Spring

Hibernate/JPA

Front-end development

Microservices

Cloud deployment / IaC

APIs and 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.