Software Engineer
Job Description
Join our diverse and talented people and work at the heart of national security, providing essential intelligence to the NZ government to protect New Zealand and its people.
As a Software Engineer in our Technology & Data team you will design, build, and integrate the specialised applications that keep the GCSB and NZSIS operating efficiently. Working closely with stakeholders, you will turn customer ideas into clear design plans, pick the right commercial or partner tools, and weave them together so everything works seamlessly. You will also maintain and improve existing systems, ensuring they remain reliable, well‑documented, and aligned with our security and accreditation standards.
Key Responsibilities- Collaborate with stakeholders to convert ideas into detailed design specifications.
- Evaluate, procure, and integrate commercial or partner tools that meet functional and security requirements.
- Develop new features or components when commercial solutions are unsuitable, including test planning and user‑acceptance activities.
- Monitor emerging technologies and recommend enhancements that improve capability or efficiency.
- Produce clear support guides and maintain up‑to‑date documentation for certification, accreditation, and operational hand‑over.
- Diagnose and resolve defects, optimise performance, and apply patches to existing codebases.
- Serve as a technical advisor to other teams, explaining system architecture and best‑practice usage to maximise overall system value.
You are a motivated software engineer who sees every line of code as a valuable asset and thrives in a rapid‑pace, security‑focused setting.
Qualifications and Experience- Experience with Java and/or JavaScript/TypeScript/ReactJS
- Containers and Kubernetes fundamentals
- Database fundamentals in one or more of ElasticSearch, Redis, MariaDB, and Postgres
- Comfortable working across the full SDLC and using CI/CD
- Experience with RedHat OpenShift
- Experience working with Appian and its proprietary expression language
- Familiarity with rules engines
- Good understanding of applied DevSecOps
Level 1: $87,048 - $92,851 (G)
Level 2: $103,009 - $109,876 (H)
Benefits- Medical Insurance and Vision Care packages
- Enhanced employer contributions to your Kiwisaver
- Generous Leave benefits, including additional paid days off and enhanced sick and parental leave
- Childcare allowance for your preschoolers
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth and career pathways across the intelligence community
To be considered, you must be a New Zealand Citizen for at least 10 years, or hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa and have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia for at least 10 years. You must also be eligible to obtain a Top Secret Special (TSS) security clearance.
