Pharos is hiring a
Jr. Cloud Software Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Junior Cloud Software Engineer at Pharos in Auckland, New Zealand. The role involves supporting innovation and maintaining the quality of cloud solutions, with a focus on feature development, automated testing, code reviews, progress updates, feature support, technical solutions, documentation, quality and standards, research and innovation.

Requirements

• At least two years of post-secondary education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Less than three years of professional experience in software development, ideally with exposure to cloud platforms and backend development
• Proficiency in at least one high-level language. Experience in C# and JavaScript desirable
• Familiarity with Agile practices and methodologies
• Some exposure to writing unit tests
• Have some knowledge of cloud development (AWS, Azure of Google Cloud) desirable
• Some experience with datastore structure and querying
• Experience with macOS development is a plus
• Ensure adherence to quality and technical standards in all aspects of development

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing new features with guidance and mentorship from Senior Developers
• Collaborate with the team to design and implement technical solutions that meet business requirements
• Write and maintain comprehensive automated tests, including unit and integration tests, to ensure robust functionality and prevent regressions
• Participate actively in code reviews, both as a contributor and reviewer
• Provide regular updates on progress and collaborate effectively with team members to meet project deadlines and sprint goals
• Support existing features by identifying, debugging, and resolving issues as they arise
• Develop and propose well-defined technical solutions in alignment with business goals and technical standards
• Prepare clear and comprehensive product documentation and support materials to aid in the efficient usage and maintenance of the product

Benefits

Salary: NZ$65,000 - NZ$70,000 annually, plus up to 5% annual bonus