Senior Software Engineer

Primary Details

Time Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

Permanent, full time role

Auckland based location

Hybrid working, 3 days in the office

The Opportunity

Play a pivotal role in designing and managing DevOps CI/CD pipelines, leveraging cloud infrastructure.

Contribute to automation of code integration and deployments, while exploring and implementing modern technology stacks.

This is an attractive opportunity for an experienced developer to support our engineering uplift project,

Collaborative, inclusive culture – work alongside passionate engineers and stakeholders who value innovation and continuous improvement.

Be part of a global insurer with a strong local presence and a commitment to resilience, diversity, \& wellbeing.

Hybrid working model – enjoy the balance of 3 days in our Auckland office and flexibility to work from home.

Happy to chat flexible working

About QBE

At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.

We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind.

Your new role

Some aspects of the Senior Software role include:

Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for developing and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines.

Skilled in analysing CI/CD pipeline performance and implementing improvements for efficiency and reliability.

Experience in implementing DevSecOps practices to integrate security into CI/CD workflows.

Proficient in supporting cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles, with knowledge of Terraform.

Work in agile ways of working, working horizontally across squads from digital to process excellence

Develop applications which includes coordination and collaboration with the BA/QA as well as the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) of the project owners.

Supporting developers to grow technically and professionally.

Please note that for the successful candidate, this process will include a phone screen with our Talent Acquisition team, 2 interviews (either face to face or online via Teams) and background checks.

About You

You will be an experienced full stack software engineer with:

Experience with Azure DevOps, DevSecOps \& Azure Services

Practical commercial experience in .NET development (.NET Framework and/or .NET Core).

Knowledge on Test Driven Development, CI/CD principles \& agile working

Hands-on development on client server and n-tier systems

Good communication skills, with the ability to articulate yourself both with written technical \& verbal.

Coaching and mentoring team members

Broad knowledge of software development life cycle processes

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from:

‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance

Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here.

Awards \& Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards:

2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity \& Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program

2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards

Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates

To learn more about our achievements, click here.

How To Apply

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment.

Your career. At the heart of it.

QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at recruitment@qbe.com.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Value Management, Detail-Oriented, Intentional collaboration, JavaScript, Managing performance, Process Improvements, Programming Languages, Research Analysis, Risk Management, Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Methodologies, Software Product Management, Stakeholder Management

Application Close Date: 22/01/2026 11:59 PM

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.