Senior Full-Stack Developer (Fixed-Term Contract)

At Catch Design, we help some of New Zealand’s most recognised brands create meaningful, inclusive, and impactful digital experiences. We’re looking for a Senior Full-Stack Developer who brings strong technical depth, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for building robust, scalable digital solutions. If you're an experienced developer who enjoys working across the full stack—from front-end interfaces through to back-end services and data layers—and you’re looking to deepen your impact in a supportive, cross-functional environment, this could be the role for you. What you’ll do You’ll play a critical role in delivering high-quality digital solutions across the full technology stack. Working as part of cross-functional teams, you’ll lead the design and implementation of applications that are performant, secure, and aligned with user and business needs. You will: Design and implement end-to-end digital solutions across front-end, back-end, APIs, and data layers Translate design intent and business requirements into scalable, maintainable, high-performing applications Ensure seamless integration between systems to deliver cohesive, reliable user experiences Maintain cross-browser and cross-device compatibility, optimising for performance and usability Champion accessibility (WCAG), security best practices, and modern development standards Collaborate closely with designers, developers, project managers, and strategists to deliver cohesive outcomes Contribute to technical scoping, estimation, and solution architecture across projects Participate in client discussions where needed, providing clear technical input and guidance Support proposals and pitches by shaping technical approaches and delivery strategies. Technical leadership and practice contribution As a senior member of the development team, you’ll help lift capability and drive quality across our work. You will: Lead by example through high-quality code and sound architectural decisions Mentor and support junior and intermediate developers across front-end and back-end disciplines Conduct code reviews and provide constructive, actionable feedback Contribute to improving our development practices, tooling, and delivery approaches Champion modern practices such as CI/CD, automated testing, and component-based architecture Stay current with emerging technologies and bring relevant innovation into the team.

What we’re looking for This is a fixed-term 5-month contract, with possibility to extend. You must already be based in New Zealand and available to work from one of our offices in either Auckland or Wellington. You’ll bring: 5+ years of commercial experience in full-stack, web, or application development Strong proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS/SASS, JS/TS, frameworks such as React/Next) Strong proficiency in back-end technologies (e.g. Node.js, Python, PHP, or similar) and related frameworks Experience designing and working with APIs (REST, GraphQL) and integrating third-party services Solid understanding of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL, etc.) and data modelling Experience working with content management systems (e.g. Storyblok, Sanity, Silverstripe, WordPress, Drupal, etc.) Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows Familiarity with cloud infrastructure services (e.g. AWS, GCP, Vercel, Netlify) Strong understanding of performance optimisation, security, and scalable architecture Proven ability to deliver high-quality work within time and budget constraints Confident problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complexity across the full stack. Most importantly, you’ll embody Catch’s mission: Do good by our team, do good by our clients, and deliver great work.

Why join Catch Design? At Catch, we love what we do and value balance, well-being, and growth. Here’s what you’ll get: Flexible working—with core hours that fit your lifestyle Team culture—central city offices, great snacks, company-wide events. Ready to build high-quality digital solutions and help shape technical delivery at Catch? Apply now. To apply, we need the following: A cover letter introducing yourself, telling us why you want to work with us and what you enjoy most about full-stack development. Please attach or link to examples of your work (e.g. GitHub, portfolio, projects). An up-to-date CV that outlines your relevant experience. At least two references we can contact—direct managers or leads from your recent roles. We won’t call them until things get serious between us... promise.