Senior Software Developer

Vector

Auckland
Permanent
Full-time

16 days ago

Job DescriptionDo yourself a Power of GoodVector is collaborating with AWS and other leading global technology firms right here in New Zealand to work on projects that are leading the way on some of the biggest global energy challenges. In 2020, an alliance was formed between Vector and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to co-develop a cloud native data platform: Diverge. This team has evolved to become Vector Technology Services (VTS); a subsidiary of Vector, New Zealand's largest distributor of electricity and gas.Through our strategy of delivering commercially valuable cloud native platforms that solve real problems right now, while primed for rapid evolution in the future, we work to deliver on our vision of creating a new energy future with the following considerations:

Decarbonisation, Decentralisation, Democratisation, Digitalisation

The roleDue to continued success, we are looking to grow our team with a Senior Software Developer on our new energy future mission. We are particularly after Intermediate Software Engineers, who are ready to take the next step into being a Senior.You'll learn from and be inspired by our team of software developers and at the same time you will:

Use your advanced software development skills to build software - primarily in Java, but also at times with frontend frameworks like React, and infrastructure automation with Terraform
Grow in your role and in your career, collaborating with leading global partners such as AWS to build valuable software systems for a global customer base
Work in a stable, product-focused agile team and have a voice in what we build, and how we build it
Learn (and teach) how to use TDD, BDD, and automated application deployment for effective software delivery
Gain experience with AWS services like Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, IAM, and more.

Who are we looking for?You'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Software development experience: advanced knowledge in Backend programming with Java, Spring, and experience of using tooling and process to ensure quality in the software development life cycle
Cloud computing and AWS Skills - Proficient with AWS services like Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, IAM, and more. Understanding how to architect and implement serverless solutions using AWS.
DevOps / CICD - Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD Practises is essential including how to use tools for continuous integration and continuous delivery
Excitement about solving problems and a huger to learn
A passion for helping and caring for others in your team.

Why VTS?Whether it's the opportunity to work on challenges on a truly global scale in collaboration with the leading technology firms, or to build a legacy for Auckland and New Zealand through your work; or perhaps to work in an innovative and transformative sector, or our commitment to supporting your development, there's a myriad of reasons to choose a career with VTS.The Diverge Platform

Is a customisable managed software-as-a-service platform; for energy data ingestion, processing, insights generation and data delivery.
Is cloud native, composed entirely of AWS serverless services which bring cloud native scalability, reliability and resilience to this mission critical enterprise system.
Is deployed and managed through infrastructure-as-code, automated software release and service orchestration.
Performs streaming data processing in state, temporal sequence and data dependency aware pipelines.

Find out more about working at VTS .What else do we offer?

An engineer-led culture that emphasises eXtreme Programming (XP) techniques like TDD and pair programming.
Meaningful, complex challenges that look to solve
Stable, product-focussed teams
Flexibility, including the choice of working from home a couple of days a week, and flexible start and finish times so you can balance work and life
Health and wellbeing support
Great benefits that reflect the importance of family

Apply with us today!Interviews may be held as applications are received, so don't hesitate to apply.Vector engages a workforce made up of people and teams with diverse skills, values, backgrounds and experiences. We respect and value people who are different from each other, including gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, race and religion. We are proud of what we have achieved so far:

First corporate Living Wage Accredited employer
First Accessibility Tick employer
Rainbow Tick accredited
Winner of three gongs at the 2019 Diversity Awards NZ, including the Supreme Award in 2019 and 2020.

If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process, please do get in touch with us on 09 213 0268.

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