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 Originally posted on Himalayas