The Role:
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated software developer to join our team. Are you tired of working on software that never sees production or adds no tangible value for users? Here at Propellerhead we focus on delivering software into production that adds value for our customers. The work you do here will be used, appreciated, and iterated on.
As a Senior Software / Mobile Developer in our core delivery team, you'll help craft interesting, challenging systems that are beyond routine feature work, alongside a team of highly skilled peers who value software craftsmanship and autonomy. We are seeking someone with strong experience in mobile development, and is ready to embrace new challenges with enthusiasm.
You’ll work in an environment that prioritises technical excellence, curiosity, and forward-thinking design.We offer a culture built on trust, continuous learning, and meaningful impact. You'll join a team that values integrity over ego, and clarity over complexity.
Propellerhead operates a hybrid working model (work from our office and from your own home). For this particular role you must be based in Auckland and be able to attend our offices weekly. An immediate start is preferred, however, we are open to discussion based on your availability.
This contract is for a six month period.
If you are ready to work on real problems with real impact, and help lay the groundwork for what comes next - we would like to hear from you.
Role Responsibilities:
- Active participation in all aspects of software solution design, including code structure, deployment architecture, DevOps, automated testing and integration of third party systems in line with our technical strategies.
- Collaborating with client stakeholders and with fellow Propellerhead Developers, Analysts, and Solution Architects, to create a shared understanding of the solution design and roadmap delivery in line with agreed budgets.
- Constructing software at every layer of the stack, from user interfaces, back end services, data repositories, interoperability, infrastructure-as-code, deployment pipelines, automated testing and system monitoring.
- Providing second-line support of the systems you build and actively seeking ways to keep your software secure, performant and reliable.
- You will be responsible for directing the development approach and reviewing components delivered by implementation partners to ensure quality measures such as security, reliability, maintainability, performance and functional fit for purpose.
- Contribute to moving forward the evolution of our code base from C# to Rust.
Skills and Experience Required:
- 7+ years experience as a Software Developer, including experience working with enterprise-level complexity. As well as 2+ years of contracting experience - being able to hit the ground running and pick up new ideas and concepts quickly is key.
- Proficiency in TypeScript, React Native and Node is required
- Experience with Go and C# is preferred
- Swift, Kotlin and Javascript is currently used in the back-end of the platform you’ll work on, so experience with native mobile languages is preferential
- Hands-on experience deploying to Azure and/or AWS, including participation in building CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code using tools such as Terraform is preferred.
- Experience with asynchronous services and/or stream processing, is preferred.
- Experience with Kubernetes and container-based deployments, is preferred.
- Experience using techniques such as user stories to express the work to be done as business outcomes.
- You can produce clear and concise design documents.
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills to translate between requirements and technical tasks.
About Propellerhead:
Propellerhead is a leading software services company that designs, delivers, and maintains large-scale, custom-built digital platforms across a range of technologies. We place emphasis on producing technology which is meaningful, has value, and can make a difference in the world. We foster long lasting and trusting relationships with all our clients, and we have worked with a diverse range of commercial, non-profit, and government organisations over our 20 years in the market.
How We Build Software:
We build software by structuring solutions in a product-centric manner and focusing on continuously delivering improvements from a backlog of features. These features are taken from real stakeholder needs linked to clear objectives. As a result, our digital platforms are a mixture of custom components and external services which produce a powerful and engaging experience when combined.
Benefits:
- Be part of an innovative world-class team, with a culture of learning and collaboration.
- Contribute to interesting, diverse, and commercially minded work for well-respected clients.
- Opportunity for professional growth and development.
- Fortnightly knowledge sharing sessions, with lunch.
- Competitive salary. Employee Share Purchase Scheme offering.
- If based in New Zealand, office attendance is required on some weekdays. Work within our beautifully designed office and/or from home (hybrid working model).
- Propellerhead is an equal opportunity workplace which is free from discrimination.
Cover Letter:
Please note - only applications with a cover letter will be reviewed.
It's very important to us that you include a cover letter with your application - it's your chance to tell us more about who you are and what you value. While we love AI and all its wonders, we kindly ask that you refrain from using it in your application. We're excited to learn about your unique experiences and ideas, so please apply as your authentic self! Please also include your relocation plans if currently living outside of Auckland, New Zealand.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Application Question(s):
- Can you tell us more about yourself? (Cover letter - mandatory):
- Can you share an example of a project you've enjoyed working on? Please include any links:
- What city & country are you currently based in?
- Describe your right to work in New Zealand
Work Location: In person
