The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

We are the Digital Development Kaitiaki. A group of 25+ developers with the development stewardship of one of New Zealand’s largest IT estates, based in the New Market Campus. Our team members are integrated into Agile teams that are responsible for a specific value stream for the University.

We are seeking a Developer who is an expert in AEM/Web Development to join our dynamic Digital Development team on a permanent basis. This role involves developing software solutions that solve real business problems and deliver value to the organisation.

Accountabilities

• Participate and support application development, implementation, and BAU handover activities.
• Engage in all aspects of the software development lifecycle for ensuring that best practices are applied, and sustainable solutions are achieved.
• Actively attend and support Agile ways of work.

You will be part of a cross-functional delivery team tasked with delivering high-performance solutions and be expected to actively participate and contribute to the team using IT best practices for our colleagues and customers.

Our ideal candidate will have a degree or qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems. You will need to have demonstrated work experience in a development role with familiarity with most aspects of the software development lifecycle.

You will also have an established personal maturity and align strongly with our values of Generosity, Curiosity and Empowerment.

Important Skills

Technical experience in development using:

• AEM (Adobe Experience Manager), this is essential
• HTML, CSS and JavaScript Frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js)
• Node.js and TypeScript
• REST API and Backend integrations
• Kafka based distributed messaging system
• AWS based development
• Test-driven development

Skillsets:

• Development experience in a broad range of languages, platforms, technologies, and functional domains.
• An ability for acquiring new languages and skills – we are big on professional development!
• Technical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to identify and interpret customer needs
• Basic analytical and solution design skills
• Awareness of development methodologies and processes
• Awareness and experience in working in enterprise-wide applications ecosystems, ranging from infrastructure through to support

Essential qualifiactions:

Qualification or equivalent to a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or Information Systems

This is a full time,  37.5 hours per week, on a permanent contract. The salary range for this role is $85,000 – $105,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.

For more detailed information, please refer to the POSITION DESCRIPTION 

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

• Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
• Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information please visit Staff Benefits.