Senior Software Engineer (Dayshift AU)

ABOUT THE ROLE: This role involves contributing to the development of the SaaS applications, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams across New Zealand, Asia, and the US. The position offers opportunities to work on a modern tech stack, including Angular, NodeJS, GraphQL, event-driven architecture and more, as well as the opportunity to contribute to the continuous improvement of our engineering processes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Collaborating with product managers, UX designers, testers, and other software engineers to develop high-quality software solutions. • Lead the design and development of features/initiatives, focusing on incremental and iterative improvements. • Ensuring high-quality delivery by maintaining and continually improving testing and documentation standards. • Participating in and lead the planning for the implementation of solution designs. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing sessions. • Take a lead role in managing releases and deployments. • Contribute to high-level technical designs and architectural decisions. • Proactively identify and address technical debt and performance issues. • Foster a culture of collaboration and positive bias. • Foster a culture of code review, continual improvement and best practices within your team. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience. • Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development. • Strong portfolio demonstrating complex software projects and technical leadership. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. • Ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment. Key Competencies: • A strong foundation in software development principles and practices with at least 5 years of experience. • Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern front-end frameworks such as Angular. • Proficiency in NodeJS, GraphQL, and/or event-driven architecture. • In-depth understanding of REST and GraphQL APIs, DevOps practices, and cloud platforms. • Experience with agile development methodologies and tools. • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. • Excellent communication, teamwork and leadership abilities. • Proven ability to mentor and guide junior developers. • Experience in designing and implementing scalable software architectures. • Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment practices. • Knowledge of database technologies and data modelling