Senior Full Stack Developer - 12 Month Fixed Term

Banqer is New Zealand’s leading financial EdTech company, serving over half of all New Zealand schools, and having helped over half a million students throughout Australasia with our technology.

As an EdTech company, education and people are at the core of our business, but so too is technology. We’re continuously growing and striving to have the greatest impact we can on individuals and local communities. This is why we’re leading the pack when it comes to financial education software, both locally and internationally.

The Role

We’re looking for a motivated full-time Senior Full Stack Developer to join our high performing Development team, fixed term for 12 months, with potential for further work.

With on the ground guidance from our Development Team Leader, collaborating regularly with our Product Owner and working alongside other developers, this role ensures the seamless execution of our innovative financial education platforms. As a Senior Developer, you will be primarily responsible for architecting, crafting, reviewing, and maintaining great code to uphold our commitment to excellence. You will have sufficient experience in our core technologies and exemplify systems thinking, considering how actions today affect the bigger picture.

You’ll get to work on a fresh codebase, as well as supporting our existing platforms (Banqer Primary, Banqer High Junior, and Banqer Senior). Utilising the full stack (Rails + Angular),  as a senior you will be able to hit the ground running delivering your work. You’ll tackle complex scaling and optimisation challenges, architect intelligent solutions, and see an exciting project through to market launch.

Core Technologies

• Rails
• Angular
• HTML5
• SASS/SCSS
• AWS
• PostgreSQL
• Terraform

Key Responsibilities

Technical Development and Quality Assurance:

• Architect, deliver, and maintain features across our platforms (Rails + Angular) with a focus on high-quality, scalable code.
• Review code and provide constructive feedback to ensure best practices and maintainability.
• Manage server configurations and DevOps processes to support product performance and scalability, maintaining a low bug presence and addressing issues promptly.

Collaboration and Leadership:

• Work closely with the Development Team Leader and Product team to align development activities with product goals.
• Contribute your experience through technical guidance, constructive feedback, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Document processes and codebases to facilitate knowledge sharing and streamline onboarding for team members.

Innovation and Product Growth:

• Contribute to product ideation, helping identify new features and solutions that drive engagement and support Banqer’s growth.
• Rapidly prototype new solutions that can scale to meet revenue growth targets and evolving user needs.

Requirements

• Senior level of experience in at least one of our two major frameworks; Rails and Angular. Bonus points for experience in both.

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within a start-up environment (comfortable in a fast-paced agile environment).
• Highly organised self-starter who can own an opportunity and manage their deliverables, as well as logically justify decisions made.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across teams clearly and concisely.
• It would be advantageous to have experience in AWS, and Terraform, but this isn’t a dealbreaker.
• Passion for financial education and a commitment to Banqer's mission of promoting financial literacy.

Hours and Location

This is a full-time 40 hour per week role, based out of Banqer’s Christchurch offices (this is not a remote role). Please ensure you’re comfortable with an in-office environment before applying for this role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Do work that matters, and see your impact in action through regular school visits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within a growing organisation.
• Work in a team of passionate individuals, connecting through our regular team events.

Intrigued?

If you are enthusiastic about joining a mission-driven team dedicated to revolutionising financial education, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Developer role at Banqer. As a Senior Developer, your expertise will directly shape the financial literacy of hundreds of thousands of students, empowering them with real-world financial skills. 

Help us empower future generations to build a brighter financial future! 

Note: To ensure a fair process for all candidates, please submit your application through the job listing platform where you found this role, rather than contacting the business directly via email or LinkedIn. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.