Senior Software Engineer (Front end)
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Kia ora!
At Air New Zealand, we are passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and embracing innovation. As a leader in the airline industry, we are continuously evolving and looking for skilled professionals to help us shape the future of travel. Join us as we continue to enhance our digital presence and deliver seamless experiences for our customers across all platforms.
The Role You Will Play:
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in React.js front-end development to join our dynamic digital team. As a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for architecting, developing, and maintaining high-quality web applications. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior developers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance the user experience on our digital platforms. This role will be based near Auckland Airport.
What You Will Bring to This Role:
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of web applications using React.js, Next.js and modern front-end technologies.
- Collaborate with designers, back-end engineers, and product managers to implement responsive, user-centric solutions.
- Architect scalable, maintainable, and performant web applications.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, ensuring high standards of code quality and best practices are followed.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring a seamless experience for users.
- Drive improvements in development processes and tools, advocating for the adoption of the latest technologies and techniques.
- Contribute to the strategic planning and roadmap of digital products, influencing product direction with your technical expertise.
- Champion web accessibility standards and ensure the implementation of responsive design principles across all platforms.
- Foster a collaborative, agile development environment, participating in sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong front-end development skills with expertise in React.js, Next.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks.
- Proven experience architecting and delivering complex web applications at scale.
- Strong knowledge of API integration, version control (git), and agile development methodologies.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior developers, promoting best practices and continuous learning.
- In-depth understanding of web performance optimization, security best practices, and web accessibility standards.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- A passion for innovation and delivering exceptional user experiences.
What Can We Offer You:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- The opportunity to be part of a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative team.
- Exposure to exciting projects and the chance to shape the future of digital products in the airline industry.
- Career development and growth opportunities within a globally recognised brand.
So what are you waiting for? Take flight and apply today!
Applications close Sunday 20/07/2025
At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability, additional health and mental health needs, and/or are neurodiverse to apply for our roles.
If you have encountered any accessibility barriers and require further information or reasonable accommodations to our recruitment process, please reach out to the recruiter listed on this job advert so they are able to support you to freely participate equitably in our recruitment and selection process.
Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua, kia tina.
"Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your reality."
- Digital, Applications & Software Development
Location
Auckland, NZ
Closing Date
20/07/2025
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