Software Engineer - Quality Assurance

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Te Tūranga | About the role

Build confidence into every digital experience.

The best digital products aren't measured by the features they release—they're measured by how reliably they perform when people need them most.

At Tauranga City Council, we're investing in modern digital services that support our people, our organisation and our growing city. We're looking for a Software Engineer – Quality Assurance who is passionate about quality, automation and continuous improvement, and who wants to play a key role in shaping how software is delivered across our Digital Services team.

This role goes beyond traditional testing. You'll work alongside software engineers, product owners and stakeholders to embed quality throughout the development lifecycle, helping ensure solutions are secure, reliable, scalable and fit for purpose before they reach production. Whether you're building automated tests, improving testing practices or identifying opportunities to strengthen delivery processes, you'll have a direct impact on the quality of digital services used every day.

If you enjoy solving problems, challenging assumptions and helping teams deliver better outcomes, this role offers the opportunity to influence quality across a diverse and evolving technology environment.

• Champion quality engineering practices and help embed quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Expand automation capability and influence the future of testing across Digital Services.
• Work alongside talented developers and stakeholders to deliver reliable, user-focused digital solutions.

Ngā Pukenga | What you'll need to succeed

You'll be someone who takes pride in delivering quality outcomes and understands that testing is as much about prevention as it is about detection. You're naturally inquisitive, detail-oriented and enjoy working collaboratively to improve products and processes.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring:

• Experience in software testing, quality assurance or quality engineering environments.
• Exposure to test automation tools, frameworks and modern testing practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• The ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A continuous improvement mindset and a genuine passion for delivering great customer experiences.
• Most importantly, you'll enjoy working in an environment where collaboration, innovation and quality are valued equally, and where your expertise can help shape the future of digital delivery across Council.

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

At Tauranga City Council, our work has a direct impact on the city and the people who call it home. From planning for growth to delivering everyday services, our teams help shape a city we can all be proud of.

If you're collaborative, forward-thinking, and community minded, you'll find meaningful work and opportunity here.

We offer a supportive and flexible workplace, with benefits including 5 weeks' annual leave, flexible hours, work from home options, and career development opportunities.

You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

To submit your application, please apply online, as we are unable to accept applications via email.

If you have specific questions about the role, please contact the Cam Burd, cam.burd@tauranga.govt.nz .

Applications close Sunday 16th August

We're committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities. If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz.

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.

Job Description: Software Engineer - Quality Assurance