Software Developer

About KPMG

KPMG is a globally respected professional services firm committed to promoting prosperity for all New Zealanders. The company operates based on core values of Integrity, Courage, Excellence, Together, for Better, influencing both client engagements and internal practices.

Role Overview

As a Software Developer at KPMG, you will be instrumental in crafting scalable digital solutions that ensure seamless and high-quality user interactions. You will engage deeply in feature development, transforming concepts into clean and dependable code, continually optimizing application performance and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, develop, and implement front-end and back-end functionalities adhering to product and architectural objectives.
• Produce modular, well-documented, and clean code with sufficient test coverage, employing secure coding standards and participating in code reviews to maintain quality and security.
• Identify and address performance issues throughout the technology stack to guarantee reliable and responsive applications.
• Offer technical guidance and collaborate with fellow developers through pairing, feedback sessions, and documentation.
• Partner closely with cross-disciplinary teams, including product, design, platform, and QA, to deliver outstanding digital experiences.
• Effectively communicate technical ideas to stakeholders and actively contribute to planning.

Candidate Profile

• At least three years of experience in software development with proficient full-stack skills and substantial expertise in Azure development.
• Comfortable working across front-end, back-end, APIs, integrations, databases, authentication, and cloud services.
• Familiarity with modern web development techniques and secure programming practices.
• A proactive approach towards involvement from early discovery stages through solution formation, not limited to coding predefined requirements.
• Ability to adapt pragmatically in dynamic delivery settings with shifting priorities and evolving designs.
• Strong communication skills facilitating collaboration across product, business, testing, and technical groups.
• Experience within professional services, financial services, or similarly complex sectors is advantageous.

Additional Information

The recruitment process is managed internally by KPMG's Talent Acquisition team. KPMG is committed to fostering workplace diversity and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities, mental health needs, chronic conditions, or neurodivergence.

Applicants requiring accessibility assistance or accommodations during recruitment are encouraged to contact the recruitment team directly.

Employee Benefits

• Participation in an annual incentive program.
• Opportunities for local and international secondments.
• Flexible hybrid working model combining office, client sites, and home-based settings.
• Permission to work from overseas to maintain personal connections outside New Zealand.
• Flexible leave policies, including options to purchase additional annual leave.
• Gender-inclusive parental leave policies offering 18 weeks of fully paid leave to all new parents.
• Paid membership for a professional association of choice.
• Access to digital accreditations and tailored learning pathways via partnerships with Microsoft and LinkedIn Learning.
• Discounts on insurance, banking, and lifestyle products and services.
• Supportive inclusion networks, including affinity groups focused on ethnicity, pride, accessibility, and gender.
• Participation in environmental initiatives aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030.
• Access to social clubs hosting cultural, sporting, and community events.
• Paid time off for volunteering and citizenship activities.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including free flu vaccinations, subsidized sports events, counselling services, additional wellbeing leave, and extensive wellness resources.

Employer Commitment

KPMG values the richness that diversity and varied experience bring to the workplace, striving to be an inclusive employer regardless of gender, ethnicity, generation, family situation, sexual orientation, or disability. Artificial intelligence tools may assist in the recruitment process, but human decision-making remains central.