About Gallagher
Our purpose at Gallagher is ‘Protect what matters most’ and we live it every day, whether that’s protecting the world’s highest security environments or agricultural businesses, we care deeply about our people, their families, and our wider communities.
Gallagher Security is on a mission to unlock more value for our customers through the power of our people and solutions - and right now is a pivotal moment in our evolution. We’re scaling with intent, driving an incredible growth trajectory with innovation and customer impact at the heart of everything we do. With operations across New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa, the USA, Canada, and Europe and exports to over 140 countries we’re building globally focused career pathways right here in New Zealand.
As we expand our Hamilton-based teams, this is your chance to be part of a true Kiwi tech success story making a global impact. If you’re driven by passion and purpose to protect what matters most, come help shape the future of what’s possible with us.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our High Security team. In this role, you’ll contribute to the design, development, and ongoing enhancement of our high security products used by customers around the world.
Working in a collaborative, cross-functional squad, you’ll help deliver high-quality software solutions across both front-end, back-end, and embedded systems. You’ll contribute to technical design, tackle complex problems with support from senior team members, and continue developing your skills while helping keep our products robust, scalable, and secure.
About You
You’re an experienced software engineer with 3+ years of preferably commercial product software development who enjoys building high-quality solutions and tackling complex technical challenges. You bring a collaborative mindset, strong problem-solving ability, and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.
Some of the skills and experience we are keen to see include:
C++, C# with .Net Core, and SQL Application Development
Familiarity with automated and unit testing
Tertiary degree in electrical engineering, computer science or similar
Strong written and verbal English skills
Experience working in Agile software development environments
Familiarity with cryptographic concepts such as asymmetric/symmetric cryptography, secure hashing and the role of encryption vs authentication
Ability and willingness to also work on application development in other languages such as Ruby and JavaScript
Security requirements: To be considered for this role, you will be required to gain and maintain a security clearance (to at least Confidential level). To be eligible to obtain this security clearance, you must be an NZ permanent resident and have resided continuously in NZ or one of the 5 Eyes countries (NZ, USA, UK, Canada, Australia) for the past 5 years.
Working at Gallagher
You’ll be part of a global, future-focused organisation where creativity and innovation are valued and supported. Working in an environment driven by collaboration, innovation, passion, craftsmanship and mutual respect, you’ll help achieve our team purpose to translate vision into exceptional creations.
We also offer:
Competitive salary and bonuses
Hybrid flexibility (typically 3 days in the office a week, with additional onsite days required depending on work demands)
KiwiSaver on-top and Life and Disability insurance
Mentorship and professional development opportunities
A supportive team culture with team-building events, and a fun environment
Growth at Gallagher is constant, and we are building our team with like-minded individuals who relate to our story so that together we can continue to push the boundaries of what is possible.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and an appointment to the position may be made prior to the listing closing – so apply now.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of software engineering experience, preferably in commercial product software development
- Experience with C++, C#, .NET Core, and SQL application development
- Familiarity with automated and unit testing
- Tertiary degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a similar discipline
- Strong written and verbal English skills
- Experience working in Agile software development environments
- Familiarity with asymmetric and symmetric cryptography, secure hashing, encryption, and authentication
- Ability and willingness to work with Ruby and JavaScript
- Ability to obtain and maintain at least a Confidential security clearance
- New Zealand permanent residency and continuous residence in New Zealand or a Five Eyes country for the past five years
