Salary: Gen salary package + health insurance
The Company
This Hamilton-based digital agency is redefining digital transformation. Helping their clients, large and small accelerate progress across app development, cybersecurity and cloud technology. With a strong focus on delivering practical, value-led outcomes, this high performing team combine deep technical expertise with tailored, independent advice and are leaders in their field. This is an exciting opportunity to learn from some of the best in this fast-paced tech world as a junior software developer. If you want to be part of a values led company that empowers both clients and staff to innovate boldly... you’ll fit right in.
The Role
In this newly created role, you will work closely with the experienced crew of software developers across full stack design, development, testing and deliver web and application solutions. You will be a key player in ensuring clients' work on existing platforms run smoothly by handling support requests, tickets and minor enhancements. You’ll also own routine maintenance tasks such as application and framework patching, scheduled updates and performance tuning to keep the platforms secure and reliable. A clear pathway for career growth, we are looking for someone who can build on what they already know while leveraging the latest AI-assisted development tools to deliver innovative software projects for a range of clients. Attitude is key and you will be be keen and eager to learn from some of the best in the business.
What you will bring - 1-2 years experience in commercial full stack software development
- Good understanding of PHP (8.x) and Object-Oriented Programming principles
- A strong understanding of relational database design principles with MySQL and data modelling
- Solid frontend foundations in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+) and building responsive web layouts
- A familiarity with Git workflows and package managers likes Composer and NPM
- The ability to problem solve, write and troubleshoot queries with cross-browser testing, debugging and maintaining clean code
- Understanding of version control (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills is a must as while headphones are great to concentrate while working, collaboration with the team and the ability to articulate your work is a must
- Can work under pressure and to deadlines with a calm approach
- If you've had exposure to PHP framework, modern frontend & utility CSS, Command Line & Servers, Claude Code & Gemini CLI, that's an advantage
You must have NZ Citizenship or hold NZ permanent residency to be considered for this role.
If this sounds like you, are keen and eager to continue to learn and join an experienced high performing digital experts,
Apply Now to Shelby Cowley.