Lead Software Engineer

About the Company At Trade Me, we are dedicated to connecting Kiwis and helping them create the life they envision. Whether it involves significant milestones like finding a home, securing a job, purchasing a car, or growing a business, or the smaller tasks such as locating the perfect bedside table or decluttering, our goal is to be the first place Kiwis turn to for their needs. About the Role We are currently looking for two motivated Lead Software Engineers to join our dynamic Platforms team. These are permanent positions where you will play a crucial role in shaping our technical direction while mentoring a talented group of engineers. What you can expect from this role includes: - Providing direct support to the Platforms team and collaborating on key projects. - Actively contributing to our supportive engineering community and guild. - Creating a long-term vision for the Koru team that aligns with our organizational strategies. - Leading the advocacy and implementation of engineering best practices, including coding standards and testing methodologies. - Collaborating with Principal Software Engineers and Technical Product Owners to establish technical roadmaps. - Working with product development teams to effectively communicate technical innovations. - Contributing to our lightweight governance process by drafting and implementing guidelines and technical documentation. - Mentoring engineers by providing guidance and constructive feedback to support their career advancement. - Embedding within software delivery teams to plan, develop, test, and release complex solutions. - Collaboratively managing and reducing technical debt with the Technical Product Owner. - Implementing and maintaining remediation plans for your platform's Service Level Objectives (SLOs). Requirements To thrive in this role, you should bring the following: - A minimum of 5 years’ experience in similar development positions. - Experience with Agile software development methodologies is preferred but not mandatory. - A deep understanding of software development principles, architecture, design patterns, and modern technologies. - Strong technical knowledge for designing scalable, reliable, and maintainable applications. - Proven ability to mentor and support junior engineers, fostering their professional growth. - Effective communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities, especially under tight deadlines. - Openness to adopting new tools and methodologies to enhance platform capabilities. - Practical working knowledge of technologies and practices essential to Trade Me's technical strategy. Our Commitment to Diversity We believe that diversity is essential for progress. To address the existing inequalities for women in technical leadership, we will prioritize women when filling this role. While the successful candidate must meet the core criteria for the position, we will also consider skills, experience, future potential, diversity, and the unique contributions you could bring to Trade Me. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement. If you are excited about this opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please send us your resume along with a brief cover letter explaining your interest in the role. Benefits At Trade Me, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where our employees can thrive. We offer: - Flexible work options, including part-time work, job sharing, and flexible hours to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, along with a home office setup and utilities allowance. - Comprehensive parental leave policies to support families. - Dedicated time for learning and development, allowing you to focus on enhancing your skills. - Access to wellness resources that prioritize your physical and mental well-being. - A vibrant social culture featuring company-paid shared lunches, regular social events, annual awards, employee networking groups, and social sports clubs. Trade Me is an INZ accredited employer. We truly value diversity and embrace a flexible workplace where all individuals are encouraged to achieve their full potential.