Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer (Application Development & Support)

Cargo Community Network Pte Ltd; Otago; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cargo Community Network Pte Ltd is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer to join our application development and support team. You will develop, enhance, and support enterprise applications while working closely with cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, enjoys hands‑on development, and will contribute to cloud‑native, modern application environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant software development experience.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in: application development and maintenance, microservices-based development, and technical leadership or equivalent responsibilities (for senior role).

Responsibilities

• Develop application code for new projects, enhancements, and defect fixes for existing products.
• Provide 2nd and 3rd level technical support to the Helpdesk and peers for CCN products.
• Support production systems, including issue investigation, defect resolution, and enhancements.
• Participate in after-hours support on a rotational basis.
• Monitor and respond to application and system service alerts.
• Act as a trusted adviser to supervisors and IT management for assigned applications.
• Serve as Technical Lead for projects, including design, task breakdown, effort estimation, and delivery quality.
• Propose and champion technology improvements to enhance team efficiency and system reliability.
• Support training, coaching, and mentoring of team members.

Skills

C# / .NET

WCF/Web API

ReactJS/Angular

JavaScript/NodeJS

JSON/XML

Redis

SQL Server

OO design principles

Agile Scrum

DevOps practices

CI/CD pipelines

Cybersecurity basics

Azure

Education

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Helm

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer to join our application development and support team. The role involves developing, enhancing, and supporting enterprise applications, while working closely with cross‑functional teams including Commercial, PMO, Software Architects, Business Architects, and Quality Assurance.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation, enjoys hands‑on development, and is keen to work in cloud‑native, modern application environments. Senior engineers are expected to provide technical leadership and mentorship within the team.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development & Support

• Develop application code for new projects, enhancements, and defect fixes for existing products
• Provide 2nd and 3rd level technical support to the Helpdesk and peers for CCN products
• Support production systems, including issue investigation, defect resolution, and enhancements
• Participate in after‑hours support on a rotational basis
• Monitor and respond to application and system service alerts

Senior Engineer / Technical Leadership (Where Applicable)

Senior‑level engineers are expected to:

• Act as a trusted adviser to supervisors and IT management for assigned applications
• Serve as Technical Lead for projects when required, including:
  • Application technical design
  • Task breakdown, effort estimation, and assignment
  • Ensuring delivery quality and timelines
• Propose and champion technology improvements to enhance team efficiency and system reliability
• Support training, coaching, and mentoring of team members

Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• 3–5 years of relevant software development experience
• At least 1 year of hands‑on experience in:
  • Application development and maintenance
  • Microservices-based application development
  • Technical leadership or equivalent responsibilities (for senior role)

Technical Skills

Core Development Skills

• C# / .NET
• WCF and Web API
• ReactJS and/or Angular
• JavaScript and/or NodeJS
• JSON and XML
• Redis
• Microsoft SQL Server (2016 or higher)
• Strong understanding of object-oriented design principles

Cloud, Microservices & Containers

• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure
• Experience containerising applications using Docker
• Container orchestration using AKS or Kubernetes
• Deployment using Helm charts
• Understanding of microservices architecture and operational considerations

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in Agile Scrum teams
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles

Personal Attributes

• Self‑motivated and able to work independently
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

Willingness to continuously learn and stay current with emerging technologies