Senior Software Engineer

About Gallagher

Our purpose at Gallagher is ‘Protect what matters most’ and we live it every day. Not only does our technology protect some of the world’s highest security environments and agriculture businesses but our purpose also means we care deeply about our people and their families.

Gallagher has operations in New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa, USA, Canada, the UK, and Europe and exports to over 160 countries. Our culture is entrepreneurial in spirit, complex, challenging and ever-changing and the business offers New Zealand based candidates unrivalled globally focused career paths.

We have established a dedicated business unit within the greater Gallagher corporate to bring dynamic and innovative thinking to the security space.  With a solid investment in R&D and innovation, we have high ambitions for momentous growth over the next few years, and we need the right people in the right places to help us get there. So, come and be part of a genuine New Zealand success story, building new products targeting a global audience. 

The Opportunity

As a Senior Software Engineer, you have an awesome opportunity to join a team of like-minded individuals striving to do their best every day and contribute to the development of our world-leading security product.

The team is responsible for building quality software, ensuring our API delivers to Technology Partner requirements and that our security system integrates seamlessly with partner products such as Video Management, Elevator and Intercom systems. A key focus for the team at present is establishing the essential, core components that will be the springboard for the future of our product.

As part of #TeamGallagher you will

• Enjoy developing high-quality commercial software and contributing to the success of a world-class product.
• Enjoy being part of an agile team that is aspiring to achieve outstanding results.
• Enjoy a culture and workplace that fosters collaboration, sharing knowledge and continuous improvement.
• Enjoy being challenged and solving problems.
• Enjoy an environment where growth and learning are encouraged.

To be considered for this role, you will need

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5+ years commercial development experience
• Proficiency in C++
• Experience working with SQL databases – PostgreSQL, SQL Server or similar
• Experience working in agile product-focused teams
• Experience in C# (desirable)
• Experience with live video streaming / video protocols (desirable)
• RESTful API development (desirable)
• DevOPs Skills or interest (desirable)
• Cloud development experience (desirable)

Why Gallagher?

You’ll be joining a responsive future focused team with a supportive, flexible work culture. We care about supporting our people to grow and learn, so we host regular development seminars, our people attend conferences, and on the job we work with customers who encourage us to push the boundaries every day. We also offer: 

• Competitive Salary and Bonuses
• Flexible hours & hybrid work arrangements; Full trust working environment that enables you to work in whichever way best achieves positive outcomes for your team
• When you’re in the office, we have free parking, subsidised on-site café and great eateries nearby
• Access to our community giving programme, enabling you to do some volunteer work, ask Gallagher to donate to an organisation you’re involved in, or take part in a corporate challenge
• Plenty of fun along the way; Team building events, inspiring guest speakers, and team lunches.
  

Growth at Gallagher is constant, and we are building our team with like-minded individuals who relate to our story so that together we can continue to push the boundaries of what is possible.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and an appointment to the position may be made prior to the listing closing – so apply now.