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Software Developer

LightwireHamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
12 hours ago
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We’re looking for an experienced Software Developer to help design, build, and evolve the platforms that power our business. You’ll work on complex software development that blends strong engineering practices with a deep focus on user experience - creating systems that are as intuitive as they are robust.

If you love solving complex problems, collaborating with talented professionals, and delivering exceptional user experiences, this is the opportunity for you.

Haven't heard of Lightwire before?

At Lightwire, operational excellence is at the heart of our delivery of fast internet, tailored network solutions, and voice solutions. We serve customers across New Zealand and Australia, from remote rural communities to high-growth businesses, with solutions built for performance and scale.

Nearly twenty years ago, we began in the Waikato, bridging connectivity gaps where others couldn't, and we’ve continued to grow with the same commitment to precision, service, and reliability.

What you’ll do

  • Engage with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders to understand technical requirements and define impactful solutions.
  • Challenge the status quo constructively to drive innovation and improvement.

Design

  • Create intuitive, functional user experiences based on customer insights.
  • Develop and refine user interfaces with a strong focus on usability and visual design.
  • Plan scalable architecture for Laravel-based applications on a containerised platform.
  • Build

  • Design and implement modern front‑end frameworks integrated with back‑end systems using Laravel.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code following best practices.
  • Deliver projects in vertical slices for incremental progress and quick feedback cycles.
  • Maintain

  • Monitor and optimise application performance; identify and resolve bugs and bottlenecks.
  • Contribute to conversations on aligning policies and processes with technical best practices.
  • Support and mentor team members through code reviews and knowledge sharing.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience in the following

    Technical Skills

  • Deep understanding of modern PHP and Laravel best practices.
  • Strong grasp of software design principles.
  • Demonstrated experience in applying UX principles to create intuitive, user‑focused solutions.
  • Hands‑on experience with Docker, both locally and in CI / CD environments.
  • Proficiency in automated testing (unit and feature) using Pest or PHPUnit, with a preference towards test‑driven development practices.
  • Core Skills & Mindset

  • Thrives in a team environment and enjoys creating impactful solutions together.
  • Big picture thinking and understands how technology supports business goals.
  • Customer value focus and builds with the end‑user in mind.
  • People‑oriented : enjoys working with colleagues, stakeholders, and customers.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Comfortable making effective use of agentic AI workflows within modern software development practices.
  • Why you’ll love working with us

  • A culture that values innovation, teamwork, and continuous growth
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • A supportive environment that encourages creativity and experimentation
  • Read more about our benefits here : Working for Lightwire : Staff benefits (
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    Seniority level

  • Mid‑Senior level
  • Employment type

  • Full‑time
  • Job function

  • Engineering and Information Technology
  • Telecommunications
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