Software Engineer – Fullstack
Posted: Oct 16, 2025
Job Description
Ready to take the next step in your software engineering journey?NZME is on the lookout for a Fullstack Software Engineer who’s passionate about building great digital experiences and is ready to grow their skills in a supportive, high-performing team. Whether you’re just starting out or have a couple of years under your belt, this is a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced engineers, and contribute to products used by Kiwis every day.About YouWe don’t expect you to know everything, but here’s what will help you hit the ground running:1 to 2 years of experience in backend development with Python1 to 2 years of experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, including hands-on experience with React (or similar frontend frameworks)Familiarity with RESTful APIs, Git, and responsive designUnderstanding of databases like MySQL or MongoDBExposure to design tools like Figma and styling frameworks such as Tailwind CSS is a plusAn understanding of Agile and ScrumA proactive mindset and eagerness to learnBonus points for experience with Docker, AWS or GCP, or performance and security best practicesKey ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain features across our web and mobile platforms using React and PythonDevelop and maintain APIs to support our mobile app teamContribute to platform upgrades, performance tuning, and system resilienceWrite clean, testable code and participate in code reviewsCollaborate with product owners and designers to bring ideas to lifeLearn from and contribute to a team that values quality, security, and scalabilityWhat’s On OfferYou’ll be joining a large, collaborative team that values curiosity, initiative, and continuous learning with opportunities to work across a variety of innovative projects.Flexible working hours and options to tailor your working week with a combination of working from home and collaborating in our modern Auckland CBD offices.Be part of an organisation with a culture second to none.If you’re looking for a role where you can grow your skills, make an impact, and be part of a team that genuinely enjoys working together, we’d love to hear from you.Applicants must be a NZ resident or citizen or have a valid work permit.New Zealand Media and Entertainment is NZ's premium integrated media group. We keep Kiwis in the know about what matters most to them, and dig into what’s going on in the world and why, as well as shining a light on the latest and greatest in news and entertainment. Combining radio, digital, and print we reach more than over 3.6 million* Kiwis every week.We are home to more than 50 of Aotearoa’s award-winning media brands - each with its own voice, and each powered by the country’s top media personalities, journalists, broadcasters, designers, writers, commercial thinkers, operations teams, marketers, digital and tech specialists and many more. You can achieve anything you set your mind to here – the possibilities are endless!Come and join the future of NZME. Give it your all and enjoy the ride because this could lead anywhere…
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