Senior Software Engineer

About Gallagher

Gallagher is committed to "Protect what matters most." We serve diverse sectors, including high-security environments and agriculture, with a strong focus on our people, their families, and the communities we support. With operations spanning New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa, the USA, Canada, and Europe, and exports to over 140 countries, we are experiencing significant growth driven by innovation and delivering customer impact globally. Join us in Hamilton to contribute to this expanding Kiwi tech success story.

Role Overview

As a Senior Software Engineer within Gallagher Security’s Platform Portfolio, you will design, build, and enhance secure, scalable, and maintainable software solutions that support our worldwide customer base. This senior position involves hands-on coding, mentoring others, influencing technical strategy, and elevating engineering standards across teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, test, and maintain secure, scalable software for Gallagher’s platform environment.
• Own complex technical tasks, including architecture and design decisions, ensuring high code quality and delivery results.
• Guide and support junior engineers through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and constructive feedback.
• Collaborate closely with Product, UX/UI Design, Architecture, Platform, DevOps, Security, and engineering teams to deliver excellent solutions.
• Advocate for modern engineering principles, automation, standards, continuous improvement, and team productivity.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is an experienced senior software engineer passionate about resolving difficult technical challenges, delivering quality software, and fostering growth in others. You have strong engineering judgment, curiosity, and confidence to lead technical initiatives, while remaining engaged with hands-on development.

You thrive in collaborative environments, communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and aim to transform ideas into effective, well-designed solutions. You also aspire to broaden your influence by mentoring and contributing to improved team processes, with a potential path towards leadership.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive full-stack software engineering experience at a senior level, with deep specialized expertise and the flexibility to work across related technologies.
• Hands-on development background with a keen interest in staying connected to the code, tools, and delivery process.
• Experience mentoring or coaching peers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing.
• Strong familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and build systems.
• Proven ability to design SDKs or APIs consumable by external teams or companies.
• Skill in balancing technical excellence with considerations for delivery timelines, quality, security, compliance, and maintainability over time.
• Excellent communication and collaboration capacity to influence technical strategies across diverse stakeholders.
• A continuous improvement mindset and eagerness to explore new tools, automation techniques, standards, engineering practices, and industry trends.

Preferred (Not Required)

• Experience developing real-time video applications in fields such as broadcast, video over IP, video conferencing, medical imaging, or robotics, especially if interested in applying these skills to physical security.

Working at Gallagher

Joining Gallagher means being part of a global organization that values creativity, innovation, collaboration, passion, and mutual respect. You will help turn visionary ideas into outstanding products in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements, typically three days onsite weekly, with additional days based on work requirements.
• KiwiSaver contributions plus Life and Disability insurance coverage.
• Opportunities for mentorship and ongoing professional development.
• A positive team culture featuring team-building activities, creative trips, and an enjoyable workplace atmosphere.

Additional Information

We are committed to continuous growth by building a team of like-minded individuals devoted to pushing the boundaries of what is possible. Applications are reviewed upon receipt, and the position may be filled prior to the closing date, so prompt application is advised.