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Full Stack Engineer

Posted about 7 hours ago

OfficeHamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Full Stack Cloud Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-based applications, including secure EDGE-to-cloud integrated systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience across both backend and frontend development, with deep expertise in Spring (Java) or similar, React (or similar), AWS cloud services, CI/CD pipelines, PostgreSQL databases, and secure bi-directional data transfer between edge devices and cloud platform(s).

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, secure, and performant applications while collaborating with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development

  • Design, develop, test, and deploy full-stack applications using:
    • Backend: Java (or similar), Spring Boot, REST APIs
    • Frontend: React (modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks)
  • Build reusable, scalable, and maintainable code components.
  • Develop and integrate APIs and microservices architectures.

Cloud & Infrastructure

  • Design and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS/Aurora, Lambda, API Gateway, AmazonMQ/SQS).
  • Optimize applications for scalability, availability, and performance in the cloud.
  • Participate in infrastructure-as-code practices (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform if applicable).

EDGE-to-Cloud Integration

  • Design and implement secure bi-directional data transfer between edge devices and cloud platforms.
  • Develop and maintain communication pipelines for real-time and batch data flows.
  • Ensure data security, encryption, and integrity across edge and cloud environments.
  • Integrate IoT/EDGE systems with cloud APIs and services.

Database Management

  • Design, develop, and optimize relational databases using PostgreSQL.
  • Write efficient queries, stored procedures, and data migration scripts.
  • Ensure data integrity, security, and performance.

CI/CD & DevOps

  • Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment.
  • Work with tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
  • Implement best practices around version control, branching strategies, and release management.

Collaboration & Agile Practices

  • Collaborate with product managers, testers, and other developers in an Agile environment.
  • Participate in planning, stand-ups, code reviews, and retrospectives.
  • Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and deliver timely solutions.

Quality & Security

  • Ensure high code quality through testing (unit, integration, end-to-end).
  • Implement secure coding practices and adhere to compliance standards.
  • Monitor applications and proactively identify and resolve issues.
  • Documentation of development and implementation.

 

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer or similar role.
  • Strong experience with:
    • Java & Spring Framework (Spring Boot) (or similar)
    • React (including hooks, state management) or similar
    • AWS cloud services
    • PostgreSQL or similar
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
  • Solid understanding of:
    • RESTful API design
    • Microservices/API architecture
    • 3rd Party-integration
    • Containerisation (Docker – desirable)
    • EDGE and cloud data transfer using secure communication protocols and pipelines.
  • Proficiency in version control tools (e.g., Git).
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

 

Desirable Skills

  • Experience with Kubernetes or container orchestration.
  • Knowledge of the Dairy Industry.
  • Knowledge of Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Experience with testing frameworks (JUnit, Jest, Cypress).
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Key Competencies

  • Strong communication, documentation and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in teams.
  • Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Additional Information

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and learning.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.

 

Job details
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Location
Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand
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Experienced Human Resource professionals with a good dose of real-world business acumen, leadership, insight into human behavior and an agile style. Our team is your team, delivering HR resource where you need it

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Sandra Diekerhof

Sandra Diekerhof

Helen Lee

Helen Lee

Claire Pilton

Claire Pilton

Veronica Briggs

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