Senior Backend Engineer

Halter Marine

Auckland, New Zealand
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: employee stock ...
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Design complex backend systems in production
Experience with distributed systems and event-driven services
Deep expertise in relational and non-relational databases
** Halter Marine is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to contribute to innovative solutions that enhance sustainable farming practices. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and the integration of AI tools to optimize backend systems. **

Job Summary

  • Halter is on a mission to enable farmers and graziers to run the most productive and sustainable operations using technology that replaces conventional practices.
  • As a senior engineer, you will shape services powering mobile apps, web platforms, hardware devices, and data pipelines while applying AI tools to improve team velocity.
  • The company offers an inclusive culture with unlimited paid annual leave, wellness leave, and a $1000 annual self-development budget.

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** Halter Marine is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to contribute to innovative solutions that enhance sustainable farming practices. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and the integration of AI tools to optimize backend systems. **

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: Employee stock ownership plan included; Benefits: Unlimited paid annual leave, wellness leave, parental leave, $1000 development budget

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Design complex backend systems in production
  • Experience with distributed systems and event-driven services
  • Deep expertise in relational and non-relational databases

Nice-to-have

  • Product-obsessed mindset caring about customer experience
  • Proficiency using AI tools like Claude Code or Cursor
  • Experience mentoring other engineers and code reviews

Key Requirements

  • Designed and delivered complex backend systems in production
  • Experience supporting and mentoring other engineers
  • Degree in software engineering or equivalent (nice to have)

Work Rights

Not specified

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