Senior Full Stack Developer

About the Company At Trade Me, we are dedicated to connecting New Zealanders and helping them create the lives they envision. Whether it involves major milestones like finding a home, securing a job, purchasing a vehicle, or growing a business, or smaller tasks such as discovering the perfect bedside table or decluttering, we aim to be the first place Kiwis turn to. Our vision is to build experiences that significantly impact the lives of our customers across New Zealand. About the Role We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to join our Motors team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in developing innovative products and enhancements for our millions of customers. You will have the opportunity to work across the entire technology stack, take ownership of technical outcomes, and drive innovation in a platform integral to everyday life in New Zealand. Your responsibilities will include: - Mentoring and coaching junior team members. - Identifying and addressing challenges within our processes and practices. - Exploring opportunities to implement new, innovative technologies to address business problems. - Designing, estimating, and planning the work required by your squad. - Writing code and unit tests to meet your squad's objectives. - Taking technical ownership and accountability for projects within your squad. - Conducting peer reviews of code authored by other developers. - Building, testing, releasing, and monitoring code deployed to the production environment. - Documenting your work to facilitate maintenance and further development by others. - Participating in discussions and initiatives aimed at enhancing the Trade Me code base and technical design. Requirements To be successful in this role, you should bring: - Senior-level experience in full stack development with strong proficiency in C# (.NET) as well as front-end technologies such as CSS, JavaScript, and/or Angular. - A deep understanding of relational databases and SQL, preferably Microsoft SQL Server, along with excellent knowledge of object-oriented design patterns and SOLID principles. - A proven track record of taking technical ownership and accountability for significant projects. - A natural talent for mentorship and a genuine desire to support your colleagues' growth and success. - A highly organized and self-directed approach, complemented by a proactive mindset to address challenges in a fast-paced environment. - A keen attention to detail and a commitment to producing elegant, testable code that endures over time. - Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, enabling you to be a trusted advisor to your squad and stakeholders. Benefits We believe you will enjoy working at Trade Me for several reasons: - Flexibility: We understand that flexibility means different things to different people. We support you in finding what works best for you, including a home office setup and utilities allowance. While we value team connection, we also encourage in-person collaboration on Mondays and at least one other day each week. - Wellness: We prioritize your physical and mental wellbeing and provide various resources to support you along your journey. - Leave: We offer generous leave policies, including five days of wellness leave each year and ten days of sick leave starting from your first day. - Social: We believe in celebrating our successes together. Join us for company-paid lunches on payday, regular Friday gatherings, annual Trade Me awards, and more. - Learning: Whether through on-the-job experiences, formal training, mentoring, or other avenues, you will have opportunities to grow with us from day one. We recognize that some candidates may hesitate to apply if they do not meet every requirement. If you are excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to submit your resume along with a brief cover note explaining your interest. Trade Me is an INZ accredited employer. We genuinely value diversity and foster a flexible workplace where everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential.