Senior Software Engineer - Java
Think in code, live for impact? Simfuni are problem-solvers shaping the future of insurance tech - waiting for you!
- Fast growing tech start up - Build & refine a configurable SaaS platform!
- Based in Takapuna with WFH two days a week!
- Growth and development - opportunities to step into a tech lead
The Company
Simfuni is an innovative, fast-growing tech start-up revolutionising the insurance industry by simplifying complex back-office operations, streamlining customer interactions and payments.
Their modern SaaS platform streamlines operator processes across the entire insurance lifecylce, from new business to underwriting & claims, decision-making, and compliance. Simfuni has best in class payments experiences and processes in the insurance industry. Fully integrated, the platform boosts operational efficiency while delivering a smoother, customer-friendly payment experience.
The Role
The Senior Full-Stack Java Developer isn’t just a coder - they’re a builder, problem-solver, and mentor helping shape the future of the business. You’ll take ownership of building and evolving Simfuni’s SaaS platform, working hands-on with Java 17, Spring Framework, Hibernate, React, and MySQL, and leveraging AWS cloud technologies to keep things scalable, reliable, and secure.
You’ll refine requirements, streamline engineering pipelines, and coach others to grow. Collaboration across internal teams is key, with some client-facing interactions to fine-tune solutions. Most importantly, you’ll join a culture that values curiosity, autonomy, and innovation, while maintaining focus on security and compliance in a regulated industry.
Based in Takapuna, this is a hybrid working environment: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in the office, with the other days working from home. Standard hours are Monday - Friday, 9 am–5 pm.
About You
You’re a technical expert and strategic thinker with a proven track record in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions. Your love for coding drives you to take ownership of your work and deliver meaningful outcomes.
You thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and are:
- Resilient, commercially aware and savvy at balancing speed with compliance
- Curious, critical-thinking, and eager to grow into leadership roles
- Willing to coach and be coached, embracing mistakes as learning opportunities
- Passionate about progress over perfection. Think: create, try, iterate, and refine as you go!
Why this role
Joining Simfuni means being part of a high-growth business where you’ll make a real impact. You’ll help build and refine a configurable SaaS platform, using insights from customers to shape a product that’s both robust and adaptable. Your work won’t just deliver features; it will define the processes that make the product scalable, efficient, and future-ready.
The company is growing fast, with opportunities to step into a tech lead role and participate in ESOP, giving you a stake in the business you’re helping to build. At Simfuni, what you put in is what you get out—there’s room to grow, innovate, and make your mark.
If this sounds like you, apply now or please contact Clara Jensen at clara@sproutpeople.co with any questions.