Software Developer

Our Why
Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow.
About the Role (your why)
Our office is based in Auckland and we like to bring people together in person when we can, but we are mindful of the benefits of working from home for work/life balance. We therefore leave it to you and the team you join to figure out what works best
What you’ll do
**Your key responsibilities will include**:

- .NET Framework/Core Expertise: Demonstrate strong proficiency in.NET Framework or.NET Core, including ASP.NET, C#, and related technologies.
- Front-End Development: Develop user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js), HTML, CSS, and related technologies. Focus on user experience and responsive design.
- Back-End Development: Develop robust and scalable back-end services and APIs using.NET technologies, including Web API, RESTful services, and database interactions.
- Database Design & Management: Design and manage relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL) and write efficient SQL queries. Experience with ORM frameworks (e.g., Entity Framework) is a plus.
- API Development & Integration: Design and develop RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.
- Code Reviews & Mentoring: Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and share best practices with junior developers. Mentor junior team members.
- Requirements Gathering & Analysis: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Agile Development: Work in an Agile development environment, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

We are a pretty agile company, and are keen to respond to customer, technology and internal stakeholders’ changing requirements and this can mean we evolve in our roles to meet those needs.
What you’ll bring
**Key Skills**:

- Extensive experience with.NET Framework or.NET Core, ASP.NET, and C#.
- Strong front-end development skills using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js), HTML, and CSS.
- 3+ years Experience with RESTful API design and development.
- 3+ years’ related experience in a similar technical environment.
- Proficiency in database design and management (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL).
- Experience with ORM frameworks (e.g., Entity Framework).
- Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies.

Why join us here at Datacom?
Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us.
We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment.
We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities.
We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported.