Software Engineer

Gallagher; Hamilton; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Hybrid office/WFH

Life and disability insurance

KiwiSaver

Mentorship & development

Team events & lunches

Job summary

Gallagher is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Security team, building software powering our globally recognised security solutions. This hands-on role focuses on delivering high-quality software with strong customer focus, collaborating with product, engineering, and support teams across the world.

You’ll work in a hybrid environment from our Hamilton team, contributing to design discussions, improving performance, and advancing Gallagher’s security platforms while growing your technical

Qualifications

• 3 years’ commercial software development experience.
• Strong C# and/or C++ development skills.
• Experience working with SQL databases
• Experience using source control and modern development tools
• Knowledge of testing practices including automated and unit testing
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Experience working collaboratively within a software development team
• A proactive approach to learning, improvement, and delivering quality outcomes

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components and features
• Break down, estimate, and deliver development tasks within an agile environment
• Support existing products through troubleshooting, debugging, and problem resolution
• Contribute to technical design discussions and recommend solutions to complex challenges
• Ensure software quality through testing, code reviews, and engineering best practices
• Analyse system performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate effectively with engineers, testers, and product stakeholders
• Continuously develop your technical knowledge and contribute to team improvement initiatives

Skills

C# and/or C++ development

SQL databases

Source control

Modern development tools

Testing practices (automated/unit)

Problem solving & debugging

Collaborative team work

Learning & quality delivery

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

SQL databases

Source control

Job description

About Gallagher

Our purpose at Gallagher is ‘Protect what matters most’ and we live it every day, whether that’s protecting the world’s highest security environments or agricultural businesses, we care deeply about our people, their families, and our wider communities.

About Gallagher

Our purpose at Gallagher is ‘Protect what matters most’ and we live it every day, whether that’s protecting the world’s highest security environments or agricultural businesses, we care deeply about our people, their families, and our wider communities.

Gallagher Security is on a mission to unlock more value for our customers through the power of our people and solutions, and right now is a pivotal moment in our evolution. We’re scaling with intent, driving an incredible growth trajectory with innovation and customer impact at the heart of everything we do. With operations across New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa, the USA, Canada, and Europe and exports to over 140 countries, we’re building globally focused career pathways right here in New Zealand.

As we expand our Hamilton-based teams, this is your chance to be part of a true Kiwi tech success story making a global impact. If you’re driven by passion and purpose to protect what matters most, come help shape the future of what’s possible with us.

About The Role

We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our Security team and contribute to the development of the software that powers Gallagher’s globally recognised security solutions.

This is a hands‑on software engineering role with a strong customer focus. You’ll develop and enhance software solutions that help resolve complex customer challenges, improve system performance, and support the ongoing success of Gallagher’s security platforms. You’ll work closely with technical support, product, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for customers around the world.

As part of #TeamGallagher you will:

• Enjoy developing software that helps protect some of the world’s most secure environments
• Enjoy solving technical challenges as part of a collaborative agile team
• Enjoy a culture focused on quality, learning, and continuous improvement
• Enjoy working alongside talented engineers on globally recognised products
• Enjoy opportunities to develop your technical skills and grow your career

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components and features
• Break down, estimate, and deliver development tasks within an agile environment
• Support existing products through troubleshooting, debugging, and problem resolution
• Contribute to technical design discussions and recommend solutions to complex challenges
• Ensure software quality through testing, code reviews, and engineering best practices
• Analyse system performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate effectively with engineers, testers, and product stakeholders
• Continuously develop your technical knowledge and contribute to team improvement initiatives

You'll Bring

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys hands‑on development, takes pride in writing quality code, and thrives in a collaborative environment where continuous learning and improvement are encouraged.

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
• At least 3 years’ commercial software development experience
• Strong C# and/or C++ development skills
• Experience working with SQL databases
• Experience using source control and modern development tools
• Knowledge of testing practices including automated and unit testing
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills
• Experience working collaboratively within a software development team
• A proactive approach to learning, improvement, and delivering quality outcomes

Working at Gallagher

You’ll be part of a global, future‑focused organisation where engineering talent is valued and supported. You’ll work with smart, passionate people, build products used worldwide, and have room to grow your skills and career.

We Also Offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
• Hybrid flexibility, typically 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
• Life and disability insurance and KiwiSaver
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities
• A supportive team culture with team‑building events, lunches, and a fun environment

Applications may be considered and appointments made prior to the closing date.