• Wide ranging interesting projects
• Develop, enhance & operate mission-critical IT systems
• On-premises web application development

Come work on wide ranging, interesting software development and integration work that supports running the NZ electricity grid and electricity market in real time.
Transpower owns and operates the national grid - the country's high voltage electricity transmission network. We work diligently to ensure a reliable and secure supply of electricity to all parts of Aotearoa New Zealand, while also working towards a net-zero carbon future.
About the team
Our Application Services team helps ensure that electricity is delivered to all New Zealanders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by maintaining and evolving complex critical IT systems. The business domain we work within ensures there are always new and interesting challenges to tackle and that the work we do matters - electricity is essential to our economy, our health system, and all facets of the functioning of society and wellbeing of our citizens.
As a team we have been changing at pace, using new technologies to engineer modern web / mobile applications, intelligent AI/ML embedded automation to streamline workflows and functions, and adopting open-source software and Dev Ops methodologies to accelerate product delivery.
You will be joining an experienced and high performing team who care about their customers and their work. This is a role where you can truly make a positive impact on our people, organisation, and industry.
About the Opportunity
As a key member of our collaborative Application Services Development team, you'll be fully involved in developing, enhancing, and operating mission-critical IT systems for Transpower that are a key part of running the NZ electricity grid and electricity market in real time. Your work will ensure:

• Technology-based enhancements or functionalities are delivered to internal clients with minimal cost and time delays.
• Applications are designed in line with the Architectural Roadmap and to specified standards and defined good practice.
• New capabilities for users are introduced by understanding their needs and exposing users to the available capabilities of technology through new developments.

You'll work on a wide range of interesting projects, including on-premises web application development, application integration, and some cloud-based application development. The work will be a mixture of new software delivery, major/minor enhancements of existing systems, lifecycle upgrades of the technology stack associated with applications, and integration of Saa S / commercial software.
About you
As an experienced Software Engineer, you'll be required to think broadly to understand how your work contributes to the wider systems and strategic direction of Transpower, leveraging your product development background and experience working across software development and operations.
Most importantly, you're passionate about software delivery and quality, and have a desire to learn and share your knowledge with others in support of growing capability.
To be considered your CV and cover letter will demonstrate:

• 5+ years of analysis, design, and programming experience.
• Experience working with applications Dev Ops toolchains for continuous build, integration, packaging, and deployment.
• Experience in large scale application integration and the use of enterprise integration patterns.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of a broad range of hardware and software products.

You'll be able to demonstrate skills at a senior level for these languages and frameworks:

• Spring Boot/Java
• Java Script frameworks such as React or Angular
• RESTful web services and JSON
• Distributed services / REST / micro services architecture
• Apache Camel, CXF, Active MQ, Kafka
• Opensource frameworks
• Linux (RHEL)
• Maven/Gradle
• Oracle

Why you should join us
We stand together for New Zealand - Tū mai Aotearoa - to enable a 100% renewable energy future.
As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace diversity. Our people are made up of over 28 nationalities which makes for a dynamic and stimulating environment. Our benefits include a range of health and lifestyle options to support your wellbeing. View them here: https://www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/careers/benefits
Transpower is an accredited employer and visa sponsorship is available if required for suitably qualified and experienced IT professionals.
Next Steps
If you're ready to join a fun, collaborative, and results focused Application Services team who enjoy a varied and full programme of work, including many interesting and challenging projects with numerous opportunities to learn, we'd love to hear from you.
Please review the position description below or via our careers site https://careers.transpower.co.nz/search and apply without delay.
Role closes Thursday 31st October. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and exploratory conversations/interviews may be scheduled for shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Existing eligibility to work in New Zealand is required.

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