Full Stack Software Developer at Boost

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, Vue, React, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Github Actions, Gitlab Pipeline, Agile, Web development, Accessibility, AI development tools, Problem-solving, Communication

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Kia ora! We’re Boost, a Wellington-based software development company with a mission to create positive impacts for public sector organisations and the people who use them. We’re looking for motivated, experienced Full Stack Software Developers and Engineers who share our passion for making a difference and enjoy solving interesting problems. If you’re excited by the idea of working as part of a collaborative, high-performing team on some of the most interesting projects around, we’d love for you to join our next hiring event on Wednesday, 13 May from 3:30 - 5:00 pm and experience our team culture firsthand. Boost / Te Hihiri For the last 24 years we’ve been delivering positive and lasting impacts to New Zealanders. Our digital solutions are custom-built and focused on providing the best experience for our users. We’re a purpose-led, values-driven organisation and are always looking for new ways to make Boost the best place to work in Aotearoa. About You At Boost we believe a great Full Stack Software Developer will embody our values and build strong relationships with our clients and team in order to solve complex and interesting problems. We’d love to meet you if you: enjoy working as part of a driven, high-performing team have a curious mind and a desire to learn more everyday enjoy building relationships know how to self direct and take initiative value receiving and sharing knowledge adapt well to ambiguity and change Ideally, you'll have: have at a minimum, a couple of years of experience as a software developer ideally have experience with Ruby on Rails, JavaScript frameworks like Vue or React, and cloud environments such as AWS and Kubernetes expertise in producing modern, accessible web applications a Computer Science degree (or equivalent experience or education) enjoy learning about and using AI development tools Key responsibilities Build bespoke applications using Ruby on Rails. Manage and configure our flexible infrastructure stack including AWS, Docker and Kubernetes. Build and improve our Continuous Integration services (Github Actions and Gitlab Pipeline) - running tests, linters, security and accessibility audits and deployments. Develop high quality and well-tested code. Take initiative and be resourceful in problem-solving. Use tools like AI to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and improve development workflows. Work in a small, dedicated and high-performing Agile software team. Work closely with Product Owners and our UX/UI designers. Continuously learn and share knowledge to grow the development team capabilities. Build strong relationships with Boost team members and clients. Contribute to our award-winning culture by practising our core organisational values. Our Culture Boost prides itself on the company culture we've built through our strong purpose and values. Day to day, you’ll enjoy: being part of a team that supports others to make a positive and lasting impact an environment that fosters continuous learning and growth being part of a team that embraces genuine work/life balance a workplace where you have the freedom to share ideas and experiment a team that likes to celebrate success together a workplace that encourages leadership on all levels with no top-down management; we want you to have a strong voice in shaping Boost, and the work we choose to do. We prize our values, and our team is courageous, responsible, and cares about service over status. We want our team to continue to grow with like-minded people who embody the same qualities. Recruitment process Our Test-drive Boost event is a hands-on experience where you’ll collaborate on problem-solving activities with our team. This gives you the chance to meet our team, participate in how we work, and decide if Boost feels like the right fit for you. Our next Test-drive Boost event is Wednesday, 13 May from 3:30 - 5:00 pm For your application to be considered, send us your CV and cover letter addressed to the Boost team, sharing a bit about you and why you're interested in joining our team. If you have any questions, you can contact us at careers@boost.co.nz Good to know Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. This is a full-time role based in our Wellington office - we're not looking for hybrid or remote applicants. We believe your salary should reflect your experience, skills, and the value you bring to the team. The indicative salary range is $60K–$120K per year with the final offer discussed during our hiring process.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain bespoke web applications using Ruby on Rails and manage flexible infrastructure including AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes. Collaborate within an Agile team to develop high-quality, tested code while utilizing AI tools to enhance productivity and development workflows.