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Senior Software Engineer - Java

Think in code. Build for impact. Shape what comes next. Join Simfuni today!

  • Fast-growing tech startup | Remote with a teams based in Auckland and Wellington
  • Build the platform that's redefining insurance technology
  • Rapid growth environment with opportunities to step into a Tech Lead role!
Are you a coding powerhouse who thrives on autonomy and wants to leave a genuine mark? A hands-on problem-solver driven to build technology that actually changes how an industry works?

Simfuni, a fast-growing SaaS startup revolutionising insurance technology, is ready for you to make your stamp.
  
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.

  
About You

You’re a technical expert and strategic thinker who loves getting stuck into real problems. You design, build, and maintain high-quality software, take full ownership of your work, and care deeply about delivering outcomes that actually make a difference.

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.