Software Engineer

_Can you create great software solutions?_
- _ Do you enjoy an environment that promotes innovative solutions to support intelligence investigations?_
- _ Would you like the freedom to try new things? This might be the right place for you.._

**The Organisation**:
The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) is looking for an experienced and highly competent Software Engineer with the necessary ‘tight-lipped’ skills to get amongst enhancing Aotearoa’s national security.

You will work for a national organisation with diverse, talented, and committed individuals who are anything but ordinary - creating a better and safer environment for all New Zealanders. With exciting growth opportunities within the community, and where curiosity and inquisitive minds are encouraged, the work you do with the NZSIS will be like nothing you have ever done before.

This next step could shape your career forever.

**About the Environment**:
This is an outstanding opportunity to develop your world class Software Engineering skillset in a unique environment.
- Access unparalleled training and many opportunities for advancement
- Ownership of making your own projects, owning the role with its’ risks and rewards
- Work with a range of technology and situations that will see you demonstrate your problem-solving capacity to the utmost
- This is an extremely supportive environment where you will be provided with the tools and training to excel in a role with real meaning

**About the Role**:
The position will focus on:

- Data integration & Integrity from multiple data sources. You will ensure that the information is housed in a robust and usable manner
- Creation of an environment where information can be easily accessible and created into dashboards & reports as required
- Taking ownership of the end-to-end development lifecycle. This will involve working closely with Business Analysts & stakeholders to understand their needs and create excellent solutions
- This role will give you autonomy to find out-of-the-box solutions, and as such you will need to be curious and always on the lookout for a better way of creating brilliant outcomes.

**About You**:
Do you really know your stuff? Are your development skills top-notch and able to create elegant, efficient, secure solutions?

You will:

- Be a highly skilled and competent software engineering expert with the drive to enable the realisation of successful software
- Able to contribute to technical design of software systems and can troubleshoot technical issues
- Be comfortable working closely with stakeholders and other business units
- Have exceptional skills and experience in a range of technologies including Java, Python; Perl; Java; C#, C, C++; Swift; Assembler; Bash or Shell; HTML; ASP; JSP
- Have experience with the full SDLC including testing and test automation
- Have an understanding of development in an Agile environment
- Have coherent and efficient development skills
- Possess an ability to deliver in a challenging environment

**Exceptional Benefits Package**:

- ** Medical Insurance**:Medical and Vision Care subsidy
- ** Social Sports Teams and Staff Networks**:

- ** Paid Certifications and Qualifications Available**:

- ** Childcare Allowance**:For pre-school children
- ** Annual Leave**:4 weeks plus 6 additional days
- ** Sick Leave**:15 Days
- ** Flexible Start & Finish Times**

**To apply**:
**_IMPORTANT: _**:

- To be eligible for employment within the NZIC you must have been a NZ citizen for at least 10 years. Alternatively, you must hold a current NZ Residency Class Visa _
**_and_**:

- ideally have been a citizen of UK, USA, Canada, or Australia for at least 10 years._