Senior Software Engineer - Remote NZ SaaS Platform

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

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.