Software Developer

iPayroll; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

iPayroll, a New Zealand leader in cloud-based payroll solutions, is seeking a skilled Software Developer with 5+ years of experience to join our Technology team in Wellington. You will develop mission-critical systems and APIs at scale using Java/Spring, RESTful services, and modern web technologies.

Applicants should have strong AWS experience, frontend capabilities including React, and familiarity with Redis, Elasticsearch, and PostgreSQL.

Qualifications

• Over five years or equivalent experience in developing mission critical systems and APIs at scale.
• Solid back-end Java development experience using the Spring framework.
• Experience in building and utilising modern RESTful APIs.
• Ability to work within Agile development environments, especially Kanban, Scrum and Lean methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and focus on teamwork.
• Great problem-solving skills and troubleshooting mentality.
• Knowledge and experience of cloud platforms, especially AWS.
• Experience with web and front-end application development.
• React experience would be an advantage.
• Experience with Redis, ElasticSearch, PostgreSQL or similar data platforms.

Skills

Java/Spring

RESTful APIs

Agile (Kanban Scrum Lean)

Communication

Problem-solving

Cloud AWS

Frontend development

React

Redis

Elasticsearch

PostgreSQL

Tools

Java Spring Framework

REST APIs

AWS

React

Redis

Elasticsearch

PostgreSQL

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

iPayroll is extremely proud to be a pioneer in cloud-based payroll solutions in New Zealand.

With the advancement of technology, many things have changed over the years, but one thing that has not changed is our commitment to deliver a quality cloud-based payroll solution.

To achieve that, we have put together a great team where people learn and grow whilst they develop product to keep us ahead of the game and best of all, they have fun doing it.

Could this be you?

• Over five years or equivalent experience in developing mission critical systems and APIs at scale
• Solid back-end Java development experience using the Spring framework
• Experience in building and utilising modern RESTful APIs
• Ability to work within Agile development environments, especially Kanban, Scrum and Lean methodologies
• Strong communication skills and focus on teamwork
• Great problem-solving skills and troubleshooting mentality
• Knowledge and experience of cloud platforms, especially AWS
• Experience with web and front-end application development
• React experience would be an advantage
• Experience with Redis, ElasticSearch, PostgreSQL or similar data platforms

You'll get to deliver products that areused by thousands of businesses across New Zealand and Australia,and hundreds ofthousands of people. Not only that, but you will be doing thisalongsidea great team that genuinely cares about each other, and you will be doing it in a great Kiwi owned company.

Finally, why us?

We might be a small team, but we have a big heart and a big client base. We have over 11,000 customers across New Zealand and Australia, something we are very proud of. We are also New Zealand's leading PAYE intermediary processing billions of dollars of payrolls annually.

We are constantly looking at ways to improve and protect the service that we offer our clients and as such, our Technology team are involved in a variety of different projects and pieces of work and often have several balls in the air. You will find yourself sharing knowledge with a team that likes to listen and likes to grow.We encourage our team to learn from each other and to take advantage of the onsite training we have available to help everyone develop their skills.

We also don't have layers and layers of management; we very much work together as a team, and the Managing Director works in the business 'on the daily' and is always open to ideas from those that actually do the doing. Ours is a business where your voice can and will be heard.

You don't need to tick every box above. If you're a skilled Software Developer with a passion for building exciting new products and features, we'd love to hear from you!

Note: We are an office first place of business, and you must reside in Wellington and be able to work from our central city office Monday - Friday to be considered for this role.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

All applicants for this positionMUST have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.