Senior Frontend Software Engineer

Foodstuffs North Island, one of New Zealand's most iconic retail brands operating New World, PAK'nSAVE, and Four Square stores, is seeking a Senior Frontend Software Engineer to join their Digital Engineering team. With over 300+ stores and 24,000 employees across the North Island, this role offers an opportunity to be part of an ambitious digital transformation journey.

The position sits within their Support Centre, which includes a robust IT team of 300+ employees. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in evolving Foodstuffs into a truly digital, customer-led co-op, working on solutions that blend digital and physical retail experiences to create value for millions of Kiwi customers.

The role demands expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and React Native, with a focus on crafting scalable, high-performance code. Beyond technical skills, you'll be expected to mentor others, shape working practices, and solve complex challenges. The position offers a collaborative environment where you'll work closely with product teams and business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.

Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, retirement benefits, flexible working arrangements, and unique perks like subsidized meals and retail discounts. The company strongly values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds and providing accessibility support during the recruitment process.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced frontend engineer looking to make a significant impact in retail technology while working with one of New Zealand's largest retail cooperatives. The role combines technical leadership, mentoring opportunities, and the chance to build solutions that directly affect millions of customers' shopping experiences.