Expressions of Interest - Contract Senior Backend Engineer

ClearPoint; Auckland, Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

ClearPoint is seeking experienced Senior Backend Engineers in Auckland or Wellington to join our delivery teams on client projects. You’ll design and build robust, scalable backend services using Java and the Spring ecosystem, focusing on RESTful APIs and microservices in a hybrid work model.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, implement automated testing, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or GitLab CI, Docker, and Kubernetes across AWS/Azure/GCP environments.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Java and the Spring ecosystem including Boot, Security, Data and Cloud.
• Designing RESTful APIs and microservices architectures with robust testing practices.
• CI/CD and DevOps tooling such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Working knowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Nice to have frontend exposure (React/JS/TS) and AI tooling awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services in a customer-focused environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions across client projects.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices; ensure test automation coverage.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices using industry-standard tools.

Skills

Java

Spring ecosystem

REST APIs

Microservices

JUnit/Mockito

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

React/JS/TS

AI tooling exposure

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

A bit about us

For over 19 years, ClearPoint has been the trusted technology partner for organisations navigating complex digital transformation. We combine software engineering, AI, data and insights, cloud, and human centred design to deliver meaningful, lasting outcomes.

We work with some of New Zealand's most impactful organisations, and we care deeply about the quality of what we build. Our Auckland head office overlooks the Viaduct (5 minutes from Britomart), with co-working access across NZ and Australia. Through innovative thinking, we strive to make a difference for ourselves, our teams, our clients and our community across New Zealand, Australia and the UK.

The ClearPoint culture

At ClearPoint, we're proud of the culture we've built, collaborative, curious, and high performing. Our values aren't just words:

• Respect and Care for People
• Act with Integrity
• Earn and Nurture Trust

You'll work with sharp, passionate people who take ownership, raise the bar, and genuinely enjoy what they do. Whether you're in Auckland, or Wellington, you'll be part of a team that invests in your growth and makes space for you to shine.

The Role

We have some exciting upcoming contract opportunities here at ClearPoint and are looking for experienced Senior Backend Engineers based in Auckland or Wellington to join us and help deliver quality outcomes for our clients across a range of projects.

You'll be working in a hybrid model, with 3 days a week onsite at our client's site, collaborating closely with cross functional teams to design and deliver robust, scalable services.

Sound like you? Here's what we're after:

The experience we're looking for

• Extensive experience with Java and the Spring ecosystem, including Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data, and Spring Cloud
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
• Solid grounding in automated testing practices and tools such as JUnit, Mockito, or Cucumber
• Experience with CI/CD and DevOps tooling such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Working knowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Nice to have: some exposure to frontend technologies such as React, JavaScript, or TypeScript
• Nice to have: exposure to AI tooling, LLM based development workflows, or agentic coding tools

What's next?

Sound like the opportunity you've been looking for? You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be considered for this opportunity.