Trade Me

At Trade Me, we're about connecting Kiwi to create the life they want. Whether it's the big things like finding a home, a job, a car or growing their business, or the smaller things, like finding that right bedside table or parting ways with some old stuff. At Trade Me our vision is to be the place where Kiwi look first.

At Trade Me, our mobile apps are at the fingertips of millions of Kiwis every day. As a Senior Software Engineer working, you'll be pivotal in defining the future of our native mobile platforms, pushing the boundaries of quality, speed, and user experience. This isn't just about writing code; it's about shaping how New Zealanders connect with the things they love, on the devices they love most.

Here is what you can expect from this role:

• Architect and build world-class native Android applications that deliver a seamless, intuitive experience for our users.
• Mentor and coach less experienced engineers, helping to elevate our team's capabilities and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Drive innovation by actively researching new technologies and leading the charge on implementing cutting-edge solutions for our mobile platforms.
• Own the quality of our apps, ensuring high standards through robust testing, automation, and best practices across the development lifecycle.
• Contribute across all phases of product development, from initial ideation and design to user testing and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate within a dynamic squad, helping to define the technology roadmap and uphold principles of quality, stable, and supportable software.
• Lead initiatives within our Mobile Guild, sharing your expertise and continuously improving our collective approach to mobile development.

What you will bring to our team:

• Senior level experience in native mobile development, with a strong focus on Android (Kotlin or Java) and a passion for crafting exceptional user experiences.
• A proven ability to design and deliver large features independently, contributing to architectural discussions and decisions.
• A natural talent for mentorship and a desire to help others grow their technical skills and confidence.
• An unwavering commitment to quality, with an eye for detail that ensures our apps are fast, reliable, and delightful to use.
• A highly collaborative and adaptable mindset, comfortable with self-directed work in a fast-moving Agile environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, always looking for innovative ways to improve systems and processes.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and a clear understanding of what it takes to deliver great software with care and precision.

You'll have the best time working at Trade Me, and this is why:

#Flexibility: Flexibility means different things to different people and we support you to find what works, including a home office set up and utilities allowance. We value team connection and come together in person on Monday and at least one other day a week.

#Wellness: Being your best self means caring for your physical and mental wellbeing, we offer lots of resources to help you along the way.

#Leave: We support you with leave when you need it, including 5 days of wellness leave each year and 10 days of sick leave from day 1.

#Social: Nothing beats getting together to have some fun and celebrate our success. Join us in the office on payday for company paid lunches. Regular Friday drinks and nibbles, annual Trade Me company awards, celebrations and more.

#Learning: Whether it's on the job, formal training, mentoring or something else, you'll grow with us from Day 1.

We know some candidates can be reluctant to apply for roles if they feel they don't 'tick all the boxes'. If you're excited about this opportunity, we'd still really like to hear from you so please send us your resume and a short cover note outlining the “Why”.

Trade Me is an INZ accredited employer. We truly value diversity and embrace a flexible workplace where people are encouraged to achieve their potential.

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