Remote Software Engineer Salary in New Zealand
How much do remote developers in New Zealand expect to make? $87,592 per year on average (based on self-reported data).
This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in New Zealand are around average for Oceania. Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.
Established Companies in New Zealand
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Salary breakdown by expertise
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Work with great developers — who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in New Zealand are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in New Zealand, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More
The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).
In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:
・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).
In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)
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Experienced Web Developer with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Python, Node.js, React.js, React native, AWS Lambda serverless, GraphQL, Agile Methodologies, jQuery, and SCSS. Strong engineering professional with a Postgraduate Diploma focused in Computer and Information Sciences, General from AUT University.
Architectural QA professional with experience of 15+ years having a wide variety of Quality assurance and testing experience with exposure to Cloud, Telecom, Enterprise domains. - Expertise in Automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Grid, Java, Cypress, JavaScript, Jenkins (Continuous Integration, Regression tests), Maven (Regression tests), Cucumber, TestNG (Regression tests), Eclipse, and JMeter. - Implemented test automation scripts for mobile testing using Appium for Android and iOS applications. - Executed cross-browser and parallel testing using TestNG. - Experienced in Behavior-Driven Development, Advanced Automated Acceptance Testing with Restful Web Service Testing. - Performed leadership roles using the offshore model as well as SCRUM methodologies in the creation and execution of QA and testing processes, test matrices, and developing test plans. - Strong Team Leading and Mentoring abilities and Expertise in Test Plan document writing along with Project, Requirement & Configuration Management. - Good Understanding of Cloud deployment and Service Model - Good understanding of any relational database like MySQL. -Worked as a key point of contact for all QA aspects of releases, providing QA services, and coordinating QA resources internally and externally. Specialties: Systems Testing, Integration Testing, handling multiple projects, CI\CD, Test Automation Framework Development along with TestNG and Maven.
Former medical doctor with more than 10 years experience in mobile development. I worked for companies across the world. I am currently based in New Zealand, where I live with my wife and two daughters. I love science and inventions in general, I am passionate about any new technology.
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