About the role | He Aha Te Tūranga
As the Lead Software Engineer, you are responsible for leading a team of software developers and engineers with a dedicated focus on a single project or set of related software products.
You'll design, build, deliver and support software solutions that meet diverse business needs. You'll lead development initiatives, apply product thinking to create modern and scalable solutions, and champion best practices that maximise value from our technology investments.
Drawing on your deep technical expertise, you'll mentor and coach others, drive continuous improvement, and help build a high-performing development team.
About you | Ko Wai Koe
You'll bring experience leading software development teams and delivering successful technology initiatives, with the ability to mentor others and drive strong technical outcomes.
You'll have hands-on experience developing modern applications using technologies such as Node.js, C#, React and Angular, along with a solid understanding of web application architecture and development best practices.
Experience working with SQL Server or PostgreSQL, ORM technologies, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure will enable you to deliver scalable, reliable and maintainable solutions.
Architectural mindset with demonstrated knowledge of software engineering principles
Understanding of modern web applications
Advocate for good software engineering practices such as automated acceptance testing, continuous integration and continuous delivery
Degree qualification in relevant IT discipline
About nib | Ko Wai Mātou
Here at nib, we pride ourselves on our innovative and passionate approach in offering Kiwis affordable, world-class health and life insurance.
We believe in “challenging the status quo” and admire the diversity of thought and seek out people with an intrinsic need to make the world a better place. Health and wellbeing go hand in hand with our ‘future state’ strategy. Ehara i te toa takitahi (success is not achieved alone) - you will be joining a collaborative, innovative and driven team with the following benefits:
Free health, life, income protection insurance + discounts for family members
Hybrid work environment: work from home and the Christchurch or Auckland office
Join a supportive and dedicated team where you can develop and enhance your career
An exceptionally generous leave policy including 22 days annual leave, cultural leave, 18 weeks fully paid parental leave for all parents
Short term incentive programmes
Diversity, equity and inclusion | Te kanorau me te whakaurunga
We embrace an inclusive working environment. We are LGBTQIA+, disability and neurodiverse inclusive, and welcome people from diverse backgrounds aiming to create a work environment where employee differences such as age, culture, nationality, accessibility, and education are valued to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
Our hybrid working model provides our employees with the flexibility to work from one of our office Hubs and from home based on what works best for them and their team. We make a commitment to come together with purpose and are excited to share moments that matter with one another.
Our Hubs are purpose built to support focused work, connection, and collaboration with peers. We provide a new starter benefit as well as ongoing financial support to set up and maintain a functioning home workspace. At nib, we’re committed to creating a flexible working environment where you’re free to be you.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check (including criminal history check) prior to commencement of employment
As a trusted health partner, we support the health needs of around 1.6 million Australians, New Zealanders and international students and workers, while also providing travel insurance for travellers around the globe.
We believe that by giving our members access to better health information, tools and services, they’ll feel confident in choosing the right path to take control of their health.
Our team of over 1,200 employees throughout Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the United States all share in our purpose of your better health.
nib operates and supports employees and members from all corners of the world. Our organisation acknowledges and respects the custodianship that Indigenous peoples have on their lands and waterways.
