PaaS Developer

About the organisation

Sharesies is a fast-growing technology company in New Zealand with a mission to solve complex, tightly regulated challenges at scale so more people can grow their wealth and confidence with money.

The company’s culture is ambitious yet practical. Engineers are expected to question assumptions, dig into the reasons behind decisions, and focus on outcomes that create genuine value. The organisation is structured with relatively few layers, advancement is tied to capability rather than years served, and there is a strong emphasis on balancing healthy pressure with care for people.

Sharesies has recently been recognised as one of the best workplaces in New Zealand and is described as an especially exciting place to work in 2026.

About the role

Sharesies is seeking an experienced Platform / PaaS Developer to join its Platform as a Service team. The group sits at the heart of developer experience and service enablement, providing the tools and infrastructure that help the business launch new products quickly and safely.

With solid foundations already established, the next phase is centered on self-service infrastructure, AI-supported developer workflows, and scalable golden paths that strengthen performance, reliability, and operational excellence.

You will work within a team of six, including a lead, staff engineers, and senior engineers, and collaborate across the wider engineering organisation to design and build internal platforms, guardrails, and tooling that reduce friction and improve delivery speed.

What you will do

• Develop and enhance internal platform tools and services
• Create self-service infrastructure that helps teams move faster
• Build observability, performance, and reliability into platform foundations
• Help shape AI-assisted workflows and operational improvements
• Work closely with engineering teams to support adoption and alignment
• Contribute to the direction of platform engineering across Sharesies

Location and flexibility

Wellington is the preferred location, although candidates based in Auckland and those needing flexible working arrangements may also be considered. New starters are expected to spend time in Wellington at the beginning so they can become well integrated into the team and culture.

About you

You are someone who enjoys working close to systems and building the platforms that help others do their best work.

The role suits a person who is comfortable in a fast-moving, high-growth environment where priorities can change quickly. A product-minded approach is important, with a focus on enabling users, iterating rapidly, and delivering practical value in the real world.

Essential experience

• Background in platform engineering
• Experience writing software and building internal tooling
• Hands-on experience with database operations and performance analysis, ideally using PostgreSQL
• Experience developing and supporting containerised services in cloud environments
• Experience with observability and monitoring platforms such as Datadog or similar tools
• Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor others and review work thoughtfully

Nice to have

• Experience designing cloud platforms
• Experience implementing, integrating, and managing CI/CD tooling
• Hands-on experience with Terraform
• Experience operating Cloudflare or comparable CDN services
• General AWS knowledge, including EC2, ECS, S3, ELB, and RDS

Personal attributes

• You think in systems and enjoy solving complex technical problems
• You communicate effectively and collaborate well across teams
• You are comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth setting
• You take a product-focused approach and care about enabling users
• You are curious, practical, and driven to build things that deliver real value
• You are comfortable using AI as a tool to speed up meaningful outcomes

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working, plus remote, mobile, and internet allowances
• Employee share options
• Fully covered life, income protection, and trauma insurance
• Extra leave, including wellness days and enhanced parental leave
• Personal development funding for learning and growth
• Wellbeing support, including mental health, career, and financial coaching

Application process and additional information

Applications are to be submitted through the advert itself. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the team will be in contact with shortlisted candidates.

For questions, you can contact Lauren Foster on 027 218 7331 and quote Job ID 17590 for a confidential discussion.

To be considered, you must be a New Zealand citizen, a New Zealand resident, or already hold the legal right to work in New Zealand with a valid visa.

References will be requested at the appropriate stage, so they should not be included on your CV at the time of application.

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