Solutions Architect/Service Owner

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• Java, .NET, JavaScript, Node.js, ReactJS, Azure, AWS
• World-class team
• Plenty of office perks, beautiful central Auckland offices

Propellerhead delivers a portfolio of software solutions to commercial, non-profit and governmental clients across a range of technologies. We pride ourselves on our attraction of interesting, meaningful work, our highly capable team, and our carefully thought-out environment.

We are looking for a senior software developer strong in solution architecture design to join our team.

We'd like you to bring technical vision and extensive experience to Propellerhead, helping us to continue producing software solutions in an agile, lean and evolutionary manner.

You’ll be adept at pivoting from big picture strategy to design and technical implementation, as the project requires. You'll set and advise on local or team-based standards for programming tools and techniques, including security and test automation guidelines, and the selection of appropriate development methods.

You will specify and design large or complex systems while providing advice, mentorship and assistance to less experienced colleagues. We’ll depend on your judgement, opinion and insights to ensure that early delivery and continuous improvement is possible.

Far from being a theorist, you will be contributing to code on a day-to-day basis. You'll be up with the play on emerging trends and be able to quickly prototype new ideas to judge their value.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Minimum 8 - 10 years development experience in multi-tier and distributed applications in Java or .NET. (If .NET, you will need to also demonstrate some Java experience)
• Experience in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Node.js, ReactJS and AngularJS or similar front-end frameworks
• Hands-on experience with designing solutions targeting cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS, including active participation in building CI/CD pipelines
• Sufficiently technology agnostic to be able to draw from the best components or programming languages to deliver an outcome
• You are regarded as a valued advisor to previous clients and colleagues, balancing technical excellence with commercial pragmatism
• Proven ability to effectively communicate and translate complex topics with clarity in different business circles, from a development team to a board of directors. This includes being able to present your designs using lightweight documentation and clear diagrams as well as providing verbal explanation
• Experience achieving strategic objectives with lean product roadmaps
• Career evidence of getting things done: staying organised, building rapport, and following through on work while have others' best interests at heart

Benefits:

• Interesting, varied projects for big clients
• The empowerment to do your job
• World-class team
• Equal opportunity workplace, free from discrimination
• A culture of collaboration and flexibility
• Plenty of office perks and beautifully designed, comfortable offices in the heart of Auckland

Who Is Propellerhead?

Our software powers some of the more interesting ideas in government, commercial and non-profit institutions in New Zealand. Our clients include Auckland Transport, New Zealand Rugby, Spark, Skinny, New Zealand Post, Ministry of Education, and Auckland Museum.  

For each client, we are a technology partner. We believe continuous advances in technology allow us to utilise newer and better ways of solving problems for our clients and their users. 

Our typical engagements are large-scale, but often start small. We concentrate on the right combination of methodology, architecture, technology, and operating model. We believe software’s ‘natural state’ is live, in front of real users, and used for the purpose it is intended. The earlier we can deliver working software the sooner we are creating value.

Culture And Approach:

Our teams are technology craftspeople, driven to discover the right combination of methodology, architecture, technology, and operating model.

Our company approach is designed to produce maximum value by stepping out of the way and clearing roadblocks for our people. We take influence from Holacracy, Agile, Lean Startup, and Design Thinking, and we deliver solutions in a series of small increments, each iteration providing insights and clarity on user needs.

We are problem-solvers who happen to use code.

Accredited Employer:

We have recently become an Accredited Employer with Immigration New Zealand. This means that if you’re not from New Zealand and want to move here and work for us, you can apply for the Talent Work Visa. These visas are easier to get, are often much faster, and are a direct path to residency.

Cover Letter:

It's critically important that you submit a cover letter with your application - we cannot progress your application without one. It needs to be at least 200 words, and is your chance to tell us more about who you are and what you value. This is very important to us.

You Must Be In Auckland For The Interview:

We cannot hire you without meeting you in-person first. Please don't apply unless you can travel to Auckland for an interview. Current European hiring may mean we are in Europe periodically.