Junior Software Engineer

Join us at Tradify as a Junior Software Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in developing both our web platform and mobile solutions that empower tradespeople worldwide.

We are dedicated to transforming how tradespeople manage their businesses and improve their lives, and we are looking for an enthusiastic engineer to help us in this mission.

As part of our dynamic engineering team, you will work on building cutting-edge applications across web and mobile platforms that provide excellent user experiences.

You'll be at the forefront of our technical evolution, supporting our transition to React on the web while developing robust mobile applications.

You will design, develop, test, and deploy software, collaborating with product managers, UX / UI designers, and other engineers to deliver features that delight our users.Your work is not just about writing code; it's about contributing to a product that has a direct impact on users' daily lives.

You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse development projects, improving functionality and enhancing application performance as you navigate the exciting world of full-stack development.

Every day, you'll be faced with challenges that will push you to grow as an engineer.

You will be attending team check-ins, participating in code reviews, responding to feedback, learning from senior developers, and contributing to our on-call roster to ensure platform reliability - all while keeping the end user's needs at the forefront of your decisions.

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated engineer looking to contribute to a growing company that values innovation, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.

If you are passionate about building meaningful solutions for users and want to grow your skills across multiple platforms, we'd love to hear from you Key Responsibilities : Participating in a team-oriented environment to develop a complex mobile app suite and web platform.

Maintaining existing codebase, including troubleshooting bugs and adding new features.

Interface with the team to : pair-program, gather requirements, troubleshoot problems, and support other members.

Balance a variety of concurrent work streams, executing full lifecycle software development.

Write well-designed, testable, efficient code.

Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility.

Integrate software components into a fully functional software system.

Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures.

Document and maintain software functionality.

Tailor and deploy software tools, processes, and metrics.

Comply with project plans and industry standards.

Participate in the on-call roster rotation, responding to production incidents and ensuring platform stability outside of regular business hours.

Support incident response and resolution processes, including post-incident analysis and documentation.

Requirements Essential : Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) 0-2 years of experience in software development (including internships, personal projects, or academic work) Understanding of web development fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) Basic knowledge of at least one modern web framework (React, Angular, or similar) Familiarity with object-oriented programming principles Experience with version control systems (Git) Understanding of RESTful APIs and web services Basic knowledge of relational databases and SQL Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work effectively in a team environment Eagerness to learn new technologies and frameworks Willingness to participate in on-call roster rotation for production support Highly Desirable : Experience with React and TypeScript Knowledge of Angular (for legacy system support) Familiarity with C# and .

NET frameworks Experience with mobile development (MAUI, Xamarin, or native frameworks) Understanding of cloud services (Azure, AWS, or GCP) Exposure to CI / CD practices and tools Experience with agile development methodologies Knowledge of testing frameworks and test-driven development Nice to Have : Contributions to open-source projects Personal mobile or web applications in app stores or deployed online Hackathon participation or technical community involvement Experience with containerization (Docker) Understanding of DevOps practices Benefits Tradify is a fast-paced, action-oriented and sometimes unpredictable and challenging work environment, where our company values underpin everything we do.

We focus on providing a fun and welcoming culture and offer a comprehensive remuneration and benefits package.

We care deeply about diversity and inclusion and ensuring the Tech space in Aotearoa reflects our diverse communities.

Benefits Opportunity to work on a platform used by thousands of tradespeople globally Mentorship from experienced senior engineers Clear career progression path Exposure to both web and mobile development Modern tech stack with opportunities to influence technical decisions 6-week development cycles with dedicated "Cool Down" periods for learning and improvement Collaborative, supportive team environment Professional development opportunities Hybrid Working 3 office / 2 home Wellbeing days Southern Cross Health Insurance A Dog-Friendly office A values-based culture Interested?

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