Software Development Lead

Job Description

Who we are

Vector is collaborating with AWS and other leading global technology firms right here in New Zealand to work on projects that are leading the way on some of the biggest global energy challenges. In 2020, an alliance was formed between Vector and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to co-develop a cloud native data platform: Diverge. This team has evolved to become Vector Technology Services (VTS); a subsidiary of Vector, New Zealand's largest distributor of electricity and gas.

Through our strategy of delivering commercially valuable cloud native platforms that solve real problems right now, while primed for rapid evolution in the future, we work to deliver on our vision of creating a new energy future with the following considerations:

• Decarbonisation, Decentralisation, Democratisation, Digitalisation

About the role

Due to continued success, we are on the look out for another Software Development Lead to join us on our new energy future mission. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to move towards a people leadership role and who has a keen interest in building a great engineering culture. You will spend approximately 70% of your time writing code and working within a delivery squad, and the other 30% mentoring senior, intermediate and junior engineers.

You'll learn from, and be inspired by, our team of software developers in our energy revolution and at the same time you will:

• Use your advanced software development skills to build software - primarily in Java, but also at times with frontend frameworks like React, and infrastructure automation with Terraform
• Mentor and develop high-performing engineers 1:1s, coaching, and providing professional development opportunities
• Act as a communication channel between developers, squads and teams
• Grow in your role and in your career, collaborating with leading global partners such as AWS to build valuable software systems for a global customer base
• Work in a stable, product-focussed agile team and have a voice in what we build, and how we build it
• Learn (and teach) how to use TDD, BDD, and automated application deployment for effective software delivery
• Gain experience with AWS services like Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, IAM, and more
• Help to improve the developer experience at VTS.

Who are we looking for?
You will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Software development experience: advanced knowledge in Backend programming with Java and Spring, OR frontend programming using ReactJS
• An interest in caring for people, improving the working experience for software developers and decision making within a team.
• A hunger to solve problems and learn!

Bonus points if you come with or have an understanding of the following (although we are happy to teach these). 

• Leadership or mentoring skills / experience

• Cloud computing and AWS Skills – AWS services like Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, IAM, and more. Understanding how to architect and implement serverless solutions using AWS.
• DevOps / CICD - Knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD Practises including how to use tools for continuous integration and continuous delivery

Why VTS?

Whether it’s the opportunity to work on challenges on a truly global scale in collaboration with the leading technology firms, or to build a legacy for Auckland and New Zealand through your work; or perhaps to work in an innovative and transformative sector, or our commitment to supporting your development, there’s a myriad of reasons to choose a career with VTS.

The Diverge Platform

• Is a customisable managed software-as-a-service platform; for energy data ingestion, processing, insights generation and data delivery.
• Is cloud native, composed entirely of AWS serverless services which bring cloud native scalability, reliability and resilience to this mission critical enterprise system.​
• Is deployed and managed through infrastructure-as-code, automated software release and service orchestration.
• Performs streaming data processing in state, temporal sequence and data dependency aware pipelines.​

Find out more about working at VTS here.

What else do we offer?

• An engineer-led culture that emphasises eXtreme Programming (XP) techniques like TDD and pair programming.
• Meaningful, complex challenges that look to solve real world problems
• Stable, product-focussed teams
• Flexibility, including the choice of working from home a couple of days a week, and flexible start and finish times so you can balance work and life
• Health and wellbeing support
• Great benefits that reflect the importance of family

Apply with us today!

Interviews may be held as applications are received, so don’t hesitate to apply.

Vector engages a workforce made up of people and teams with diverse skills, values, backgrounds and experiences. We respect and value people who are different from each other, including gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, race and religion. We are proud of what we have achieved so far:

• First corporate Living Wage Accredited employer
• First Accessibility Tick employer 
• Rainbow Tick accredited
• Winner of three gongs at the 2019 Diversity Awards NZ, including the Supreme Award in 2019 and 2020. 

If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process, please do get in touch with us on 09 213 0268.