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Technology, Transformation & Digital

Software Development Lead

Job Title: Software Development Lead
Contract Type: Permanent Recruitment
Location: Auckland
Specialisation:
REF: 129628
Contact Details: Grant Habgood
Contact Email: grant.habgood@beyond.co.nz
Job Published: 4 days ago

About the Role
This role is ideal for an experienced developer looking to transition into a leadership position while maintaining hands-on coding responsibilities. You’ll be contributing to both technical development and team growth, with a balance of approximately 70% coding and 30% mentoring and leadership tasks.

As part of a dynamic engineering team, you will:

  • Design and develop high-quality software solutions using Java, alongside React for frontend development and Terraform for infrastructure automation.
  • Guide and mentor developers at various levels, providing coaching and career development opportunities.
  • Facilitate collaboration between teams and squads, ensuring seamless communication and alignment.
  • Work with global technology partners to create innovative and scalable software solutions.
  • Be part of an Agile, product-driven team where your input helps shape development processes and outcomes.
  • Apply test-driven development (TDD), behavior-driven development (BDD), and automated deployment practices to enhance software quality.
  • Gain hands-on experience with AWS services, including Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, and IAM.
  • Support improvements to the development workflow and overall engineering experience.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring:

  • Strong software development expertise, with a focus on backend Java and Spring or frontend ReactJS.
  • A passion for fostering a positive developer experience and supporting team growth.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous learning.

About Our Client

Our client partners with leading global technology providers to develop cloud-based solutions that drive efficiency and innovation across various industries. Their guiding principles include:

  • Scalability
  • Automation
  • Efficiency
  • Digital transformation

Their cloud-native data platform:

  • Is a highly configurable SaaS solution for data ingestion, processing, analysis, and distribution.
  • Leverages fully serverless architecture for high availability and cost efficiency.
  • Uses infrastructure-as-code for streamlined deployment and service orchestration.
  • Supports real-time and batch data processing with advanced state management and dependency handling.

Why Join?

A career with our client offers:

  • A developer-first culture with a strong emphasis on XP methodologies such as TDD and pair programming.
  • The opportunity to work on cutting-edge, impactful projects at scale.
  • Stable, well-structured product teams focused on long-term innovation.
  • Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and adaptable hours.
  • A strong commitment to employee wellbeing and work-life balance.
  • Competitive benefits that support both personal and professional growth.
For more information reach out to grant.habgood@beyond.co.nz.
REF: 129628