"Software Engineer"

About our team | Mō te tīma

Come and join a talented team that helps the future happen.

The University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest University and is growing its digital capabilities to position for the future. To this end the organisation has modernised its Information Systems department with new roles and a mission to deliver future-focused digital systems that will enable the organisation for the years ahead.

The role | Te mahi

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and talented software engineer to join our Development Services team in Dunedin.

Utilise your strong foundation in computer or information science, passion for software development, and an eagerness to learn and grow professionally.

In this role you will gain considerable experience through:
• Participating in the full software development life cycle, from design to deployment to ensure functional, stable and sustainable systems.
• Working across a variety of platforms and technologies in a hybrid IT environment.
• Engaging in full-stack development, with a focus on modern front-end tools.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve issues.
• Working with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate to code.

At Otago you will gain wide experience in a complex, interesting, and diverse technology environment with a variety of integrated systems.

Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

The ideal candidate for this role will have a talent for software engineering and good generalist IT capabilities.

Key attributes for this position include:
• Experience developing Edge Components for the Squiz DXP.
• Experience in JavaScript development using modern JavaScript best practices.
• Ability to build effective, accessible user interfaces with HTML, SCSS, and JavaScript either from scratch or to meet the requirements of an existing design.
• Comfortable working in a Linux/UNIX shell environment.
• Exposure to a range of relevant tools (e.g. Parcel, ssh, git, Figma, Jira, WSL), frameworks (e.g. Django), and environments.
• Experience in a range of languages such as Python, TypeScript, SQL or others.
• Familiarity with Web Accessibility standards e.g. WCAG
• Ability to write clear technical and functional documentation.
• Experience in agile development.
• Tertiary qualification or equivalent body of knowledge appropriate to the role.

While not essential, experience with OpenShift or other container-based orchestration platforms would be advantageous.

Join a team where your passion for software development, problem-solving skills, and fresh ideas drive exceptional business outcomes—while collaborating effectively, communicating confidently, and delivering client-focused solutions.

Further details | Pūroko

This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role is $85,057 to $92,174. Top of range is $97,508.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

Application | Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2600381 will close on Tuesday, 10 March.

Applications may be reviewed as they are received, the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.