Senior Software Engineer (Front end)

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Air New Zealand is hiring a Senior Software Engineer (Front End) to lead React.js and Next.js development onsite at Auckland Airport. You will architect, build, and maintain scalable, accessible apps, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with designers, engineers and PMs to deliver exceptional user centered experiences across platforms. The role emphasizes technical leadership, performance and security, API integration, and continuous improvement, with a chance to shape product roadmaps and mature engineering practices. Bring solid React/Next.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript skills, experience delivering complex apps at scale, and a collaborative, agile mindset. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight leadership, architecture decisions and measurable impact, and include links to live projects. Applications close Sunday 23 August 2026.

Job Description

Kia ora! 

At Air New Zealand, we are passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and embracing innovation. As a leader in the airline industry, we are continuously evolving and looking for skilled professionals to help us shape the future of travel. Join us as we continue to enhance our digital presence and deliver seamless experiences for our customers across all platforms.  

The Role You Will Play: 
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in React.js front-end development to join our dynamic digital team. As a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for architecting, developing, and maintaining high-quality web applications. You will also play a key role in mentoring junior developers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance the user experience on our digital platforms.  This role will be based near Auckland Airport. 

What You Will Bring to This Role: 

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of web applications using React.js, Next.js and modern front-end technologies.  
• Collaborate with designers, back-end engineers, and product managers to implement responsive, user-centric solutions.  
• Architect scalable, maintainable, and performant web applications.  
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, ensuring high standards of code quality and best practices are followed.  
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring a seamless experience for users.  
• Drive improvements in development processes and tools, advocating for the adoption of the latest technologies and techniques.  
• Contribute to the strategic planning and roadmap of digital products, influencing product direction with your technical expertise.  
• Champion web accessibility standards and ensure the implementation of responsive design principles across all platforms.  
• Foster a collaborative, agile development environment, participating in sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives.   

What We’re Looking For:  

• Strong front-end development skills with expertise in React.js, Next.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern front-end frameworks.  
• Proven experience architecting and delivering complex web applications at scale.  
• Strong knowledge of API integration, version control (git), and agile development methodologies.  
• Experience using AI-assisted software development tools, such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor or Codex, to improve developer productivity while applying sound engineering judgement, rigorous testing, secure coding practices, and high-quality software design. 
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide junior developers, promoting best practices and continuous learning.  
• In-depth understanding of web performance optimisation, security best practices, and web accessibility standards.  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.  
• A passion for innovation and delivering exceptional user experiences.  
• It’s a bonus if you understand DevOps principles and can help mature our web engineering practices, tooling, and delivery processes. 

What Can We Offer You: 

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.  
• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative team.  
• Exposure to exciting projects and the chance to shape the future of digital products in the airline industry.  
• Career development and growth opportunities within a globally recognised brand.  

So what are you waiting for? Take flight and apply today!  

Applications close on Sunday 23 August 2026. 

Additional Information

At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with a disability, additional health and mental health needs, and/or are neurodiverse to apply for our roles.

If you have encountered any accessibility barriers and require further information or reasonable accommodations to our recruitment process, please reach out to the recruiter listed on this job advert so they are able to support you to freely participate equitably in our recruitment and selection process.

Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua, kia tina.

"Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your reality."