We design and build cloud-based energy retailing software for global businesses. We're passionate about finding smart, intuitive solutions to complex problems. People make Flux and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and respectful company where everyone feels like they belong. Being a remote company means that all all our people can work from wherever in their country of employment that suits them, and they are able to fit work around life, wherever they choose to live. 

We have people spread across main cities and regional locations. Because we work remotely, one of the ways we make sure we’re all on the same page is by embracing our Values: Connection, Impact and Greatness!

Who we’re looking for:

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Engineering Team Leader to join our growing team. This role can be based anywhere in New Zealand. 

Key experience that we are looking for:

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a Team Lead role
• Minimum of 3+ years writing and developing software, either as a software engineer, DevOps engineer or Quality Engineer. This ideally comes from being a Senior Developer or Senior DevOps Engineer in a SaaS environment
• You’ve led software teams before, and have been involved with hiring, managing, and growing people from a variety of backgrounds
• A self-starter with gumption; you remove roadblocks and keep your team moving forward
• A natural communicator who can engage clearly with both engineers and product owners
• You’re able to keep a team autonomous by facilitating agile ceremonies and mediating disagreements
• Development experience with web application frameworks such as Ruby-on-Rails, and a working knowledge of modern web development best practices
   

How you’ll work:

• You’ll be responsible for ensuring your team of geographically distributed software developers and testers is motivated to deliver product features and resolve issues
• Working with Product Owners, you’ll be ensuring agile practices are followed, a backlog of work is ready to go, metrics are surfaced, and work continues to be delivered on an appropriate cadence
• You won’t be as hands-on as the rest of the team but will still be a technical contributor to the Flux platform by writing and reviewing code
• You’ll work closely with our Lead Developers to ensure the team’s work aligns with technical designs, and development standards continue to be followed
• As a people leader you’ll be supported by our People group to establish development plans for your team members, manage performance issues, and recruit team members

Why Flux? 

Flux will connect you with amazing people from all walks of life and offer fantastic learning and development opportunities within a flexible and family friendly culture. Alongside competitive salaries, we also offer:

• Flexibility in how you work - we truly believe in flexible working and are happy to discuss how this role works around your life
• Life insurance, income protection and serious illness cover          
• Generous leave provisions including enhanced parental leave benefits, paid leave between Christmas and New Year, and the option to buy additional leave
• Enhanced employer contribution for Kiwisaver (match up to 4%)
• Staff rates for electricity if you are, or become, a Meridian or Powershop customer
• An employee share scheme (permanent employees only)
• A commitment to your wellbeing with access to  wellness initiatives including discounted Southern Cross healthcare and free EAP