Intermediate Software Engineer

At MadeCurious we have a wide range of clients, but we specialise in meaningful public sector work, which will not only have a positive impact on communities (and government), but will enable them to adapt in a fast-changing world. We create systems and software to solve challenging and meaningful problems in various domains. If you’re up for a challenge and want to be surrounded by awesome colleagues who care deeply about what they do, you’re looking in the right place.

Our purpose is to build the right thing, we do that by combining thoughtful design with clever technology. We use various Agile methods to deliver our projects and continually reflect upon and make improvements to our systems and processes. We’re a curious and values-driven crew who take pride in doing meaningful work.

What we need:

We're on the hunt for a strong early-intermediate Software Engineer. To us that means someone with around 2-4 years experience who is an individual contributor keen to progress toward being responsible for a larger part of the lifecycle of a project or feature.

You will definitely need to be comfortable with pair programming sessions and be happy to offer and receive feedback and advice. It's important that you're someone inherently curious, who takes pride in honing their craft and inspiring others to do the same.

About you:

Technical skills are really important but so is how well you can work within the team and help us to raise the technical standard across our Engineering group.

It would be helpful if you have worked with

• Javascript or TypeScript - primarily on the client with Ember or React, but also some Express NodeJS apps
• Python, normally within Django Web Framework.
• CSS / SCSS
• PostgreSQL / MS SQL
• .Net / C# / Umbraco CMS
• DevOps - (AWS or Azure, CircleCI, Docker, Kubernetes and Helm)
• Observability ( Elastic , BetterStack, Data Dog, Raygun )

An enthusiasm for picking up new technology and frameworks needs to be a given. Bonus marks for a commitment to quality engineering practices, continuous improvement and experience working in agile teams.

Skills, Experience & Education:

We’d expect to see 2-4 years of software experience but we’re very happy to see more. We’d expect to see a recognised degree qualification, which may well be Computer Science but we are open to other qualifications with transferable skills.

We do value cultural fit and attitude ahead of specific experience. We understand that a lack of confidence can hold us back from applying for a job, we also know there's no such thing as the 'perfect' candidate. Our employment philosophy is pretty simple, we look for the right people and then do what it takes to get them on board and keep them around. We invest in the right people to help realise their potential.

About us:

We cherish our culture, so every hire we make is carefully considered. We are a team of curious-minded people who support each other, hold robust debates and don’t mind helping each other move house on the weekend. We thrive on challenges, we view our successes (and failures) as opportunities for growth, and we never, ever want to stop learning. We value mindset over skill set and we believe the team is more powerful than the individual.

We are an equal-opportunities employer, we don’t just accept our differences, we celebrate our diversity and grow through sharing our unique experiences and perspectives. We are wholeheartedly committed to creating an inclusive environment that offers each of us the chance to thrive.

Salary and Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration based on the skills and experience you demonstrate during the interview process.

Location and Hours:

This role is based in our Christchurch HQ, once you have onboarded and established confidence within your team, we’re happy to support flexible/hybrid working.

To apply:

We are committed to improving diversity in the tech industry and encourage all qualified applicants regardless of race, skin colour, religion, ancestry, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other underrepresented group to apply for this position.

Please use the 'Apply' button on this page to submit your CV and a Cover letter.

Please ensure you include your experience and expertise along with some information outlining your background, current employment situation, and why you think you would be a good fit within our team.

It would be great if you can include links to any of your online profiles (e.g. GitHub & Stack overflow).