Software Engineer

Counties Energy; Pukekohe; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, and income protection

Enhanced paid partner’s leave

Training and development opportunities

Relocation packages

Job summary

Counties Energy is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Software Engineering Team to deliver innovative digital platforms across Counties Energy and subsidiaries. You will help design smart technical solutions, influence technology roadmaps, and implement modern tech stacks to drive the digital transformation of the energy sector.

Based in Pukekohe, you’ll work with teams across the business to turn ideas into impactful solutions that enhance customer experiences and business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Digital enterprise and/or solutions architecture.
• Design and develop Spring Boot applications using Java or Kotlin.
• Develop responsive web applications with React.
• Familiar with containerisation with Docker.
• Familiar with AWS Services (ECS, S3, Lambda, Aurora, Event Bridge, etc.).
• Build CI/CD pipelines.
• Write Unit tests.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to delivering innovative digital platforms across Counties Energy and subsidiaries.
• Design smart technical solutions and influence technology roadmaps.
• Turn ideas into impactful solutions that improve customer experiences and business outcomes.
• Work with cross‑functional teams and management levels to drive digital transformation.

Skills

Spring Boot (Java/Kotlin)

React

Docker

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Unit tests

Tools

Docker

React

AWS

Job description

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Say hello to Counties EnergyEnergy Reimagined

At Counties Energy, our purpose is to power thriving communities by unlocking the full energy potential of the region to secure a sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come.

As a 100% community owned electricity distributor, we deliver safe and reliable power to nearly 50,000 homes and businesses from south Auckland to the top of the Waikato.

Ready to help shape the future of energy?

We are on the hunt for a Software Engineer to join our Software Engineering Team and play a key role in delivering innovative digital platforms across Counties Energy and our subsidiaries. From designing smart technical solutions and influencing technology roadmaps to implementing modern tech stacks, you’ll help drive the digital transformation of the energy sector.

Working closely with teams across the business, you’ll turn ideas into impactful solutions that improve customer experiences and business outcomes. If you’re passionate about technology, love solving complex problems, and to make a real difference through innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

Essential Technical Skills

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Digital enterprise and/or solutions architecture
• Design and develop Spring Boot applications using Java or Kotlin
• Develop responsive web applications with React
• Familiar with containerisation with Docker
• Familiar with AWS Services (ECS, S3, Lambda, Aurora, Event Bridge, etc.)
• Build CI/CD pipelines
• Write Unit tests

Awesome to have(but happy to help you on the learning journey)

• Test automation: write e2e tests and integrate them in the CI/CD pipeline.
• Experience with Infrastructure as code platforms such as Pulumi, Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible. etc.
• Develop architectural designs from inception
• Experience with Event-Driven Architecture.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a proven track record in customer centred user design, product ownership and an Agile environment
• A proven track record of implementing new and emerging technologies
• Experience in delivering products and platforms within medium to large customer‑centric organisations or in start‑up environments
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships, influence, and work cross‑functionally with other team members and all levels of management within an organisation.
• Able to work independently with a team, facilitating key interactions such as workshopping and training
• Excellent presentation skills with solid communication capabilities and practices, both oral and written, including sound negotiation and problem‑solving skills

At Counties Energy, we value a growth mindset, so if you have most of these skills or characteristics in your toolbox, we encourage you to apply.

Based in Pukekohe, we have a great culture that is fun, friendly, and supportive, you’ll quickly see why working with us is something special.

• Health, life, and income protection insurance
• Enhanced paid partner’s leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Relocation packages

Plus, after 12 months, you’ll also receive:

• Increased company KiwiSaver Contribution to 4.5%,
• A paid ‘Me Day’ for you, to use as you choose and,
• An extra five days of sick leave.

Applications may be reviewed as they are received. Early applications are encouraged.

Please note that you may not receive notification of the outcome of your application until the vacancy has closed and we have completed the shortlisting process.

Find out more about us

As one of New Zealand’s most progressive energy companies, we power everything from homes and businesses, through to new tech innovations and life‑changing ideas. But we’re more than just power – we’re a technology and energy business, and as Aotearoa New Zealand transitions to a low carbon future, we’ll continue to lead change to be fully prepared for what’s next.

Based in Pukekohe, our sights are set nationwide for our future. With an asset base of $577m and revenue of $171m per year, our people at Counties Energy number over 200, while our subsidiary ECL Group, a technology and energy solutions company which spans the country, employs around 300 staff.

Our network is evolving and growing at one of the fastest rates in the country. We’re seeking great talent to build, plan and maintain this growth.

Find out more about us and our journey towards our new energy future – countiesenergy.co.nz.