Software Development Graduate

  • Full-time

Company Description

ABOUT KAMI

Kami is an award-winning startup based in Auckland and the fastest growing tech business in New Zealand. Our founders were finalists for New Zealander of the Year in 2021 for innovation. Our cloud-hosted digital classroom application is a global market leader, improving the lives of 27 million teachers and students in 180 countries. We are driving a digital transformation of the school classroom by enabling educators to create a more engaging and collaborative learning experience and enhance learning for all. 

With a hyper-diverse 60 member team based in Auckland, USA, Europe and South America we’re really proud of all the accomplishments and milestones we’ve achieved so far. This is a chance to experience life as a member of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most vibrant work culture.

Job Description

At Kami , we rely on the strength of our product to reach and succeed users all over the world. Word of mouth is still our leading channel. As a global market leader, we’re seeking graduate developers who are eager to use and grow their technology skills on the world stage. In this role, the successful individuals will learn to innovate, design & build solutions, protect our critical information, systems, and assets, and assist in the development of an overall product and technology strategy. From early on, you’ll help empower our breakthrough innovations, be given challenging assignments. Our flat organisational structure means you’ll have the opportunity to lead initiatives, and take ownership. Our ideal candidates will be passionate about applying their skills to a product-centric business model that creates real-world solutions already impacting the world.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • You will develop new features, products and capabilities.

  • You will help drive forward the product roadmap by taking on new challenges.

  • You will receive and interpret internal and external product feedback, and participate in product design.

  • You will provide prompt resolution to any problems our users encounter.

  • You will strategically address software challenges encountered by parents and schools, and identify prompt resolutions.

Our Tech Stack

The following are the technologies you will likely work with.

●  Typescript

●  Angularjs, Reactjs, vuejs (we use all 3 throughout our apps)

●  Ruby on Rails

●  jvm (jruby)

●  PostgreSQL

●  CockroachDB

●  ClickHouse

●  Kubernetes

●  Google Cloud Platform

●  Amazon Web Services

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS

  • Tertiary education is expected

  • Experience developing strategies to increase the adoption of technology solutions

  • Secure communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to inspire others

  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset

  • Self-driven, persistent, and assertive

  • Experience with software development ( Ruby, Typescript, MySQL, Postgres would be a great benefit)

  • Residency/Citizenship for New Zealand

Additional Information

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Working for a people-first employer that is on an inspiring mission to build the future of education and is already changing the lives of millions 

  • Excellent perks including catered lunches, regular social events, wellness activities, and much more!

  • Flexible working including on-going part time work after your internship has ended if you choose to

  • Learning and development opportunities

Kami is an equal opportunity workplace, and we would like to hear from all qualified applicants. If you have a disability or any special needs that we might need to accommodate, please let us know.

Please note that due to current border closure in New Zealand, we can only consider applicants currently in the location of the role and a valid visa to apply.

If this sounds like the role for you then apply now and let's talk!