Solutions Architect - New Zealand
Employment Hero, New Zealand
Job Description
Employment Hero is one of Australia's fastest-growing tech companies. Our world-class software is the easiest way for small to medium-sized businesses to manage HR, payroll, employee engagement, and benefits. Having expanded globally in late 2020 we will continue to grow rapidly in 2021 and beyond.
We believe in distributed employment and take a ‘Remote First' approach with our team. We don't mind where in New Zealand you're based, if you've got the skills for the role and the passion for our mission then we want to hear from you.
This position, based in New Zealand, is a newly created role. Although working remotely, you'll be part of an engaged, high-performing and talented Engineering Team of 120 members.
This is the perfect opportunity to join an innovative business that challenges the status quo and sets the benchmark for others to follow. You'll be part of an open, team-oriented and results-based culture where your input is encouraged and your success is rewarded.
Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.
Responsibilities
- Drive platform architecture and its consistent application across functional areas, concerning Front-end and Back-end developments
- Design of common system components; work collaboratively with system developers to build best-practice componentry with focus on performance, stability and security
- Collaboration, coaching and mentoring of Engineering team members, be a trusted consultant for design concerns and set the standards for coding practices
- Continuous review of system performance and identification of optimisation opportunities
- Ownership of software performance metrics (response times) and key metrics for ongoing improvement
- Collaborate closely with the Security team to ensure system and data protection is fully compliant with developing needs
- Oversight of third-party componentry and integrations in use, monitoring and drive consolidation to a single solution for each purpose
- Ability to build cases describing costs and benefits for change initiatives
Requirements
Essential:
- 5+ years designing complex systems as a Senior Engineer or specialist role including software architecture design and deployment
- 5+ years of programming experience with deep proficiency in one of the following languages: JavaScript, Ruby, Python, Go
- 7+ years of programming experience in designing and developing APIs, microservices, web applications, mobile applications, real-time applications
- Solid understanding and high capabilities of databases, data integration amp; data query tools
- Strong communication and written skills, particularly around system documentation and descriptions
- Experience working with large teams, collaboration and negotiation skills and ability to describe benefits and be a champion for change
- Knowledge of and advocate for Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment and Software Engineering best practices
- Critical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent
Bonus:
- Masters or higher qualifications in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent
- Experience working in a fast-paced SaaS environment
Benefits
- Work from home
- Self, health, wealth and happiness programs
- Remote-first and flexible working arrangements
- A generous budget to spend on setting up your home office (if you need a desk, chair, screen? You name it!)
- We set you up for success with the latest and greatest hardware, tools and tech
- Virtual yoga classes
- Weekly virtual happy-hour and social events to get to know your new colleagues
- Quarterly amp; yearly team celebrations
Why join Employment Hero?
* Raised $140M Series E round led by Insight Partners July 2021
* Raised $45M Series D round led by Seek 2021
* Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2020, ranked #42 in Australia
* LinkedIn Top 10 Startups 2020
* Raised $22M Series C Round led by Seek July 2019
* Raised $8 mill series B round led by Seek and OneVentures
* Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2019, ranked #20 in Australia
* GetApp Category Leader Q1 2019
* Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2018, ranked #12 in Australia
* HRD Gold Medalist - Human Capital Management Systems 2018
* HRD Gold Medalist - Rewards and Recognition Service Provider 2018
* HRD Rewards and Recognition Employer of Choice 2018
* LinkedIn Top 25 Startups 2018
* EY Entrepreneur of the Year National Finalist 2018
* Dynamic Business Top 10 Entrepreneurs, our CEO Ben Thompson ranked #2