Contract Fullstack Developer (Node/React)
Contract or Temp
12.12.2025
1406800
Greenfield contract! Own the build of a new portal using React & AWS Serverless. High autonomy, impactful work in AKL until Mar 2026.
Why You’d Like It
This is one of those rare opportunities to run a true greenfield project within a stable corporate environment, without getting bogged down by legacy code. You get to take full ownership of a critical, customer-facing solution, building it from the ground up using a modern serverless stack. It offers the autonomy of a standalone project with the backing of a supportive, low-bureaucracy team.
The Story
The business has identified a need for a dedicated "First Notice of Loss" web application, the primary portal customers use when they need to log an insurance claim. To get this built effectively and efficiently, the team needs a specialist to come in on a contract basis until the end of March 2026. This isn't about maintaining existing systems; it is a focused, high impact piece of work where you will design, build, and deploy the solution end-to-end.
Company Profile
This organisation operates within the insurance sector and is known for its stability and reach. While they are a significant player in the market, their technology unit operates as a tight-knit team of seven, ensuring that individual contributions are visible and impactful. They are committed to modernising their digital touchpoints and are looking for someone who shares their drive for delivering seamless customer experiences.
Your Role
Does this sound like it could be the next role for you? Get in touch with Henry for a confidential discussion email [email protected] or call on 0274991187
This is one of those rare opportunities to run a true greenfield project within a stable corporate environment, without getting bogged down by legacy code. You get to take full ownership of a critical, customer-facing solution, building it from the ground up using a modern serverless stack. It offers the autonomy of a standalone project with the backing of a supportive, low-bureaucracy team.
The Story
The business has identified a need for a dedicated "First Notice of Loss" web application, the primary portal customers use when they need to log an insurance claim. To get this built effectively and efficiently, the team needs a specialist to come in on a contract basis until the end of March 2026. This isn't about maintaining existing systems; it is a focused, high impact piece of work where you will design, build, and deploy the solution end-to-end.
Company Profile
This organisation operates within the insurance sector and is known for its stability and reach. While they are a significant player in the market, their technology unit operates as a tight-knit team of seven, ensuring that individual contributions are visible and impactful. They are committed to modernising their digital touchpoints and are looking for someone who shares their drive for delivering seamless customer experiences.
Your Role
- Taking full ownership of the SDLC to design and develop a responsive, user-friendly web application from scratch.
- Engineering a robust, interactive frontend using React to ensure the UI is intuitive for customers in stressful situations.
- Architecting the backend logic using Node.js or Python, ensuring the application is secure and scalable.
- Deploying and managing the infrastructure on AWS, specifically utilising Lambda and API Gateway for a serverless environment.
- Collaborating with the wider tech team for architectural alignment while maintaining independence on your delivery.
- Strong commercial experience building frontends with React.js.
- Backend proficiency in Node.js or Python (Java is acceptable if you have exceptional serverless experience).
- Demonstrated experience with AWS Serverless services, particularly Lambda and API Gateway.
- The ability to translate complex workflows into simple, accessible user interfaces.
- Previous experience in Insurance or Financial Services is a "nice to have," as is experience building customer portals.
Does this sound like it could be the next role for you? Get in touch with Henry for a confidential discussion email [email protected] or call on 0274991187
Like the sound of that?
If this sounds like you please reach out to me at
henry@digitalgarage.co.nz
henry@digitalgarage.co.nz