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Backend Engineer
- Posted 12 September 2025
- Salary$100000 - $160000 per annum, Benefits: Performance bonus
- LocationWellington
- Job type Permanent
- SpecialisationDevelopers/Programmers
- ReferenceBH-2549
Job description
We’re on the lookout for an Intermediate or Senior Engineer to join our client’s growing engineering team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a successful application that’s making waves in the market, within a company that has a real start-up vibe and supportive culture.
What you’ll be working on:
What we’re looking for:
Why join?
Kia ora, Comspek and our clients fully support and encourage diverse hiring and inclusive recruitment processes. Don’t meet every single requirement of this job description? That’s ok - You do not need to tick every box or have expertise in the full JD. Comspek is dedicated to building diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces based on different clients’ needs. So, if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.
What you’ll be working on:
- Building and maintaining backend APIs with TypeScript
- Designing and optimising SQL databases
- Applying strong engineering principles to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions
- Ensuring security and best practices are built into everything you deliver
- Collaborating with a smart, motivated team in a hybrid office environment
What we’re looking for:
- Strong experience with TypeScript and SQL
- Solid backend/API development experience
- A strong understanding of software engineering best practices and security principles
- Someone who thrives in a collaborative, start-up style environment
- Intermediate to Senior level experience
Why join?
- Work on a product that’s already successful and growing
- Be part of a fun, supportive, and ambitious culture
- Enjoy a CBD office with a flexible hybrid setup
- Career growth opportunities as the company scales
Kia ora, Comspek and our clients fully support and encourage diverse hiring and inclusive recruitment processes. Don’t meet every single requirement of this job description? That’s ok - You do not need to tick every box or have expertise in the full JD. Comspek is dedicated to building diverse, inclusive and authentic workplaces based on different clients’ needs. So, if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.