Senior Software Developer

Job Title: Senior Software Developer Company: Assurant Job Category: Data Science Roles & Responsibilities: When you join Assurant, you will be part of a community that cares. A diverse and supportive team culture will see you challenge yourself and motivate you to think out of the box. What’s the role about? We’re looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our New Zealand development team and play a key role in a significant technology transformation. This role is a 12\-month fixed term contract opportunity, based in our central Auckland offices on a hybrid work basis. This is a hands\-on engineering role where you’ll design, build, test and support production\-quality software across modern applications, APIs, integrations and digital capabilities . What makes this opportunity different is the focus on AI\-enabled software delivery . You’ll have the opportunity to use AI technologies practically within development, helping turn emerging capabilities into secure, reliable and maintainable software. Some of your day\-to\-day responsibilities will look like: * Design, build, test and support high\-quality modern applications, APIs, services and integrations. * Contribute to the modernisation of technology platforms and development of new digital capabilities. * Take ownership of solutions from design through to production and ongoing support. * Apply strong engineering practices across automated testing, code review, CI/CD, observability, security and maintainability. * Use AI\-assisted development tools across coding, testing, review, documentation, deployment and troubleshooting. * Identify practical opportunities to embed AI into software development and delivery, while maintaining appropriate human oversight and engineering standards. * Collaborate with developers, business analysts, testers, infrastructure, security teams and technology partners to deliver practical, scalable solutions. * Share your AI and software engineering knowledge to help uplift capability across the wider development team. * Experience introducing AI\-assisted engineering practices into established development workflows. * Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, event\-driven architecture or messaging\-based integrations. * Experience within insurance, financial services or other regulated/customer\-facing environments. * The judgement to know where AI adds value and where traditional engineering approaches are more appropriate. * An ability to turn ambiguous problems into simple, practical and maintainable solutions. * A strong understanding of the difference between a prototype and production\-ready software. * Comfortable working in an environment undergoing significant technology change and sharing knowledge with others along the way. Please submit your resume accompanied by a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role. Don't miss your opportunity to be part of this successful team, apply now! Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender\-placed insurance products, and other specialty products. Work Location: Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Availability: Full time

Some of the benefits we offer to our team members are: At Assurant, we celebrate the differences that make us who we are. By assembling extraordinary teams from a variety of races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, experiences, and abilities, we’re able to better reflect the global communities where we live and work. By working to remove barriers, we ensure equity for everyone. The pursuit of inclusion rests with each of us. Because it’s only by listening to and representing the unique voices of every individual that we can innovate for all.* If you need a reasonable accommodation or adjustment at any stage of the hiring process, please contact us. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and equitable experience for all candidates. Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience, and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position. Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way. Employment is contingent upon completion of a required identity verification process, which may include biometric technology, where permitted by applicable law and subject to applicable notice and consent requirements. See our Privacy Notice to learn about Assurant’s privacy practices, including our use of AI\-enabled technology, automated decision making, and biometric information. Key Skills: Data Science Salary: NZD 81750 - 134000 per yearly