Engineering - Software (Information & Communication Technology) Full time About Urban Intelligence Urban Intelligence was established three years ago with the mission of enabling evidence-based decisions in the climate and risk management space. The communities we serve, including councils, central government, iwi, and infrastructure managers, are all tasked with making critical decisions related to the risks associated with climate change. The Resilience Explorer (REx), an interactive, user-tailored platform for scenario testing and risk-informed decision-making, was developed to support those decision makers.
About You You have in-depth technical knowledge in both software development and GIS. You have the ability to explain highly technical concepts in plain language and are a proven team player. You have an excellent eye for detail and pride yourself on the exceptionally high quality of work that you produce. You have an enquiring mindset which fosters innovation, adaptability and continuous improvement. You have strong leadership skills that inspire others to perform to high standards.
About the Role As a Senior Engineer at Urban Intelligence, you will lead the engineering team while also actively participating in hands-on development. Your work will directly support our mission by ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and innovative software solutions for risk, resilience, and climate adaptation.
Key responsibilities include: Technical leadership and team management Software development and architecture Quality assurance and performance optimisation Cross-functional collaboration and innovation Skills & Experience Our ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
7+ years of software engineering experience 2-4 years in a technical leadership role and managing technical projects Proven track record of successful project deliveries Experience managing teams of engineers/developers History of process improvements and team efficiency gains Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices and containerisation (Docker) Experience with SQL databases, particularly PostgreSQL and PostGIS Expertise in geospatial data processing, analysis, and visualisation (QGIS/ArcGIS, GDAL, GeoPandas) What we can offer We are a team of 16 people, and while not large, we enjoy the benefits of the fantastic culture that a team this size brings. We offer flexible work options and a commitment to supporting you to grow and develop. Our team is diverse and vibrant, creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
How to apply Please submit your cover letter and CV via Seek. In your cover letter, we want to hear about your passion for this role and why you think you would make the ideal candidate for us. Applications for this role close on Monday 28 October 2024.
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