Full Stack Developer Intermediate, iQualify

Tēnā koe. Nau mai ki te Kuratini Tuwhera.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

iQualify is the world class Learning Experience Platform (LXP) used to deliver flexible, open and distance learning across New Zealand by Open Polytechnic. The iQualify mission is to build, maintain and support the platform, and we take great pride in enabling engaging courseware creation through tasks, social learning, and flexible assessment. 

We are looking for an Intermediate Full Stack Developer to join a broad product team.

The role is responsible for:

• Software development of features end to end for the iQualify platform
• Enhancing, improving and maintaining features of the iQualify platform
• Assisting and maintaining software development application practices

Ngā pūkenga mo te tūnga | What you will bring to the role

You will have a passion for impacting the lives of everyday people and seeing them achieve their educational goals and dreams. You will also constantly be striving to be the best you can be, just as our learners do and you pride yourself on the quality of your work.

What you'll need:

• Experience as a Full Stack Developer
• Extensive programming experience in web application development technologies including Angular, Node JS, Javascript, CSS, HTML(5)
• Experience with lean, agile and XP development practices
• Experience with NoSQL and other document databases
• Experience with effective use of development platforms and tools
• Loads of passion for helping build incredible learning experiences
• Experience working within a team in applications development
• Experience with cloud platforms

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with software platforms and tools to make people's lives easier
• Is right at home troubleshooting and diagnosing potential issues.  Diving into the technical detail is your thing.
• Has well-developed problem solving skills - you'll need these every day
• Is able to think proactively, anticipate problems and work with team members to implement innovative solutions
• Is a results-orientated approach to initiative
• Has great relationship building skills

Mō mātou | About us

The Kuratini Tuwhera is Aotearoa New Zealand's leading distance and online learning provider. We are also a business division of Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology, together with all other Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Open Polytechnic specialises in taking the learning to our learners, focusing on enabling the success of approximately 30,000 students each year. We're a place where you can make a difference.

We offer a wide range of learning disciplines from Real Estate to Social Work, Construction and Education. From our Academic Staff Members to our Student Journey Centre, we ensure our learners are at the heart of everything we do, every step of the way.

Ngā hua o tō tomo mai ki a mātou | Why you should join our team

iQualify are a flexible hybrid online team with colleagues situated across New Zealand working from home and in our Lower Hutt based office.

We offer our people free education (50% off for whanau), free car parking on campus, a modernised working environment, subsidised school holiday programmes for your children, free fitness classes, and an on-site café. We are proud of our kaimahi and value every contribution from all of our people.

Tono mai | Apply now

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Applications must be submitted online via our career's website. Contact Dominic Ellery: dominic.ellery@openpolytechnic.ac.nz with any questions about the role. Applications close 24 March at 11.00pm

Noho ora mai. Tēnā koe.