Software Engineer

Accredited employerFull-timePosted 3 days ago

Job Description

About Gallagher

Our purpose at Gallagher is ‘Protect what matters most’ and we live it every day, whether that's protecting the world's highest security environments or agricultural businesses, we care deeply about our people, their families, and our wider communities.

Gallagher Security is on a mission to unlock more value for our customers through the power of our people and solutions, and right now is a pivotal moment in our evolution. We're scaling with intent, driving an incredible growth trajectory with innovation and customer impact at the heart of everything we do. With operations across New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa, the USA, Canada, and Europe and exports to over 140 countries, we're building globally focused career pathways right here in New Zealand.

As we expand our Hamilton-based teams, this is your chance to be part of a true Kiwi tech success story making a global impact. If you're driven by passion and purpose to protect what matters most, come help shape the future of what's possible with us.

About the Role

We're looking for a Software Engineer to join our Security team and contribute to the development of the software that powers Gallagher's globally recognised security solutions.

This is a hands-on software engineering role with a strong customer focus. You'll develop and enhance software solutions that help resolve complex customer challenges, improve system performance, and support the ongoing success of Gallagher's security platforms. You'll work closely with technical support, product, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for customers around the world.

As part of #TeamGallagher you will:

Enjoy developing software that helps protect some of the world's most secure environments

Enjoy solving technical challenges as part of a collaborative agile team

Enjoy a culture focused on quality, learning, and continuous improvement

Enjoy working alongside talented engineers on globally recognised products

Enjoy opportunities to develop your technical skills and grow your career

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain software components and features

Break down, estimate, and deliver development tasks within an agile environment

Support existing products through troubleshooting, debugging, and problem resolution

Contribute to technical design discussions and recommend solutions to complex challenges

Ensure software quality through testing, code reviews, and engineering best practices

Analyse system performance and identify opportunities for improvement

Collaborate effectively with engineers, testers, and product stakeholders

Continuously develop your technical knowledge and contribute to team improvement initiatives

You'll Bring

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys hands-on development, takes pride in writing quality code, and thrives in a collaborative environment where continuous learning and improvement are encouraged.

A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

At least 3 years' commercial software development experience

Strong C# and/or C++ development skills

Experience working with SQL databases

Experience using source control and modern development tools

Knowledge of testing practices including automated and unit testing

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Experience working collaboratively within a software development team

A proactive approach to learning, improvement, and delivering quality outcomes

Working at Gallagher

You'll be part of a global, future-focused organisation where engineering talent is valued and supported. You'll work with smart, passionate people, build products used worldwide, and have room to grow your skills and career.

We also offer:

Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme

Hybrid flexibility, typically 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home

Life and disability insurance and KiwiSaver

Mentorship and professional development opportunities

* A supportive team culture with team-building events, lunches, and a fun environment

Applications may be considered and appointments made prior to the closing date.

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