Software Engineer

Trade Me

Trade Me is New Zealand’s largest online marketplace and leading technology platform, connecting millions of users across e-commerce, real estate, automotive, and job listings. We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to help build and maintain the digital products and services that power Trade Me’s platform.

About the Role

As a Software Engineer, you will design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software solutions that deliver exceptional experiences for millions of New Zealanders. You will collaborate with product managers, designers, QA engineers, and fellow developers to create reliable, secure, and high-performing applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications and services
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Translate business and user requirements into technical solutions
• Test, debug, and troubleshoot software issues
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features
• Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices
• Develop and maintain APIs, databases, and backend services
• Improve application performance, security, and scalability
• Monitor system reliability and resolve production issues
• Contribute to software architecture and technical design decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field
• Experience with one or more programming languages such as Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, or Kotlin
• Knowledge of modern web development frameworks and technologies
• Experience with relational or NoSQL databases
• Understanding of Agile development methodologies
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Experience using Git and modern development tools
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on products used by millions of New Zealanders
• Modern technology stack and engineering practices
• Collaborative and innovative team culture
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Flexible and supportive working environment

Join Trade Me and help build the technology that connects New Zealand every day.

Pay: From $8,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Extended annual leave
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Visa sponsorship
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person