Job Description
Fuel50 is seeking a Developer (Experience(DX) focused), Staff Full-Stack Java Engineer to join our New Zealand-based engineering team. This is a technical leadership role where you will drive improvements in developer efficiency, tooling, and best practices while also building high-quality, scalable software solutions. You will collaborate across teams to enhance our development workflow including our automation and pipelines. You will mentor engineers, contribute to architectural decisions, and work on just about any challenging problem across our technology stack as they arise.
We value a collaborative culture and are looking for someone who is passionate about efficiency, simplicity, continuous improvement, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional software.
This position reports to our Platforms Tech Team Lead and offers flexible working hours. Occasional calls outside of standard business hours may be required to support our global customers. This role will also participate in our after-hours on-call rotation. In this role, you will collaborate with our NZ-based teams and have the flexibility to work from anywhere in New Zealand.
Requirements
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong understanding of SaaS architecture and hands-on experience in some of the following technologies: Java, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Angular, MySQL, CI/CD, Docker, and Linux.
Passion for AI, automation, efficiency, and improving engineering processes.
Good command of shell scripting and Python
High levels of developer empathy and laser-focus on developer productivity.
Excellent knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure.
Well versed in DevSecOps principles and best-practices.
Extraordinary ability to understand complex systems, track down bugs and resolve them and create regression tests.
Experience in addressing complex engineering challenges, such as zero-downtime migrations, microservices, and implementing robust CI/CD processes.
Proven experience as a full-stack developer, with expertise in front-end development workflow using Angular or a related JavaScript framework.
Pragmatic approach to designing, building, and maintaining scalable and reliable software systems.
Strong proficiency in writing clean, maintainable, and testable code, with a solid understanding of software development best practices.
Demonstrated ability to participate in code reviews, open pull requests, and contribute to the improvement of pipelines and tooling.
Unrelenting bias toward action and results.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Ability to mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Excellent remote-working skills, and willingness to travel to our Takapuna office as required for planning and team collaboration.
This role requires a security clearance against the Singapore Governments Official Secrets Act to allow for access to customer data for engineering and configuration purposes.
If you're passionate about developer experience, technical excellence, leadership, and pushing yourself, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of engineering at Fuel50!
Benefits
All Fuellies are a core part of growing our culture and making Fuel50 an inspirational and amazing place to work. Some additional benefits are:
Day off on your birthday, your Fuel50 anniversary and a company wide celebration day
A "Refuel Day" once a quarter to relax and refuel
Employee Stock Options Plan (ESOP)
Remote working and flexible working times - we're very supportive of school commitments, traveling in off-peak hours, looking after family and attending to life's events.
Investing in you with career and development planning, using our very own Fuel50 software and online Fuellie University
A very progressive parental leave policy - get extra flexibility and time off on top of what your local government already mandates
Comprehensive fully subsidised Health Insurance with Southern Cross
What is it like to be a Fuellie?
We know that having the right people with the right attitude and behaviour is a big part of what makes us successful.
Living our values is an important part of being successful in this role.
We have a culture around continuous and respectful feedback and recognition - be part of a team working towards a common goal and helping each other every step of the way
We have #SuperheroAwards at quarterly planning meetings and spontaneous recognition and shout-outs across the business
We'll have your back when you need help - your colleagues want to see you succeed and work hard to help you do so
We work hard and deliver amazing results to our clients - when you see our amazing feedback, you'll be proud to be a Fuellie.
Application Process
If this sounds like you, then please apply. If you're not sure you're ready or perhaps you don't meet all requirements yet, please apply anyway. We'll review every application that we get.
This role is based in New Zealand, candidates must hold the relevant right to work in NZ i.e. Citizenship or a work visa at the time of application
We value a collaborative culture and are looking for someone who is passionate about efficiency, simplicity, continuous improvement, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional software.
This position reports to our Platforms Tech Team Lead and offers flexible working hours. Occasional calls outside of standard business hours may be required to support our global customers. This role will also participate in our after-hours on-call rotation. In this role, you will collaborate with our NZ-based teams and have the flexibility to work from anywhere in New Zealand.
Requirements
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong understanding of SaaS architecture and hands-on experience in some of the following technologies: Java, Spring MVC, Spring Security, Angular, MySQL, CI/CD, Docker, and Linux.
Passion for AI, automation, efficiency, and improving engineering processes.
Good command of shell scripting and Python
High levels of developer empathy and laser-focus on developer productivity.
Excellent knowledge of cloud-based infrastructure.
Well versed in DevSecOps principles and best-practices.
Extraordinary ability to understand complex systems, track down bugs and resolve them and create regression tests.
Experience in addressing complex engineering challenges, such as zero-downtime migrations, microservices, and implementing robust CI/CD processes.
Proven experience as a full-stack developer, with expertise in front-end development workflow using Angular or a related JavaScript framework.
Pragmatic approach to designing, building, and maintaining scalable and reliable software systems.
Strong proficiency in writing clean, maintainable, and testable code, with a solid understanding of software development best practices.
Demonstrated ability to participate in code reviews, open pull requests, and contribute to the improvement of pipelines and tooling.
Unrelenting bias toward action and results.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Ability to mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Excellent remote-working skills, and willingness to travel to our Takapuna office as required for planning and team collaboration.
This role requires a security clearance against the Singapore Governments Official Secrets Act to allow for access to customer data for engineering and configuration purposes.
If you're passionate about developer experience, technical excellence, leadership, and pushing yourself, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of engineering at Fuel50!
Benefits
All Fuellies are a core part of growing our culture and making Fuel50 an inspirational and amazing place to work. Some additional benefits are:
Day off on your birthday, your Fuel50 anniversary and a company wide celebration day
A "Refuel Day" once a quarter to relax and refuel
Employee Stock Options Plan (ESOP)
Remote working and flexible working times - we're very supportive of school commitments, traveling in off-peak hours, looking after family and attending to life's events.
Investing in you with career and development planning, using our very own Fuel50 software and online Fuellie University
A very progressive parental leave policy - get extra flexibility and time off on top of what your local government already mandates
Comprehensive fully subsidised Health Insurance with Southern Cross
What is it like to be a Fuellie?
We know that having the right people with the right attitude and behaviour is a big part of what makes us successful.
Living our values is an important part of being successful in this role.
We have a culture around continuous and respectful feedback and recognition - be part of a team working towards a common goal and helping each other every step of the way
We have #SuperheroAwards at quarterly planning meetings and spontaneous recognition and shout-outs across the business
We'll have your back when you need help - your colleagues want to see you succeed and work hard to help you do so
We work hard and deliver amazing results to our clients - when you see our amazing feedback, you'll be proud to be a Fuellie.
Application Process
If this sounds like you, then please apply. If you're not sure you're ready or perhaps you don't meet all requirements yet, please apply anyway. We'll review every application that we get.
This role is based in New Zealand, candidates must hold the relevant right to work in NZ i.e. Citizenship or a work visa at the time of application
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Staff Full-Stack Software Engineer, Platforms position is now open for candidates interested in the IT Engineer & Developer Jobs sector. This role in Auckland offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in IT Engineer & Developer Jobs is a plus.