Senior Software Engineer

ASB Bank; Auckland; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ASB Bank in New Zealand is seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Testing to join MX, bringing strong testing fundamentals and hands-on automation across our digital platforms. You will work with engineers, analysts and product teams to build quality into design, development and delivery, lead testing across functional, integration, and API layers, and drive automation in CI/CD pipelines.

The role requires experience with Selenium, SpecFlow, Appium, C#, Java, API testing and cloud-aware practices,

Qualifications

• Strong testing fundamentals with hands-on automation experience.
• Experience across multiple testing technologies and layers.
• Ability to work with engineers, analysts and product teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to functional, integration, regression and end-to-end testing.
• Develop, maintain and improve automated test suites and frameworks.
• Implement automated testing across front-end, back-end and API layers.
• Perform API testing and automation.
• Contribute to web and mobile testing using appropriate tools.
• Support non-functional testing and CI/CD integration.
• Apply risk-based and shift-left testing approaches.
• Troubleshoot defects and automation failures.
• Influence better quality and engineering practices.

Skills

Selenium

SpecFlow

Appium

C#

Java

API testing

CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Agile

DevOps

Automation

Tools

Azure DevOps

Octopus Deploy

TFS

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent, full time

At ASB, we believe progress is more than just financial - it's about helping New Zealanders, communities, and our environment thrive together. We're a purpose-led organisation with a proud history and a clear vision: to support Kiwis in getting one step ahead. Our work is guided by strong values - care, courage and curiosity - and brought to life by a diverse team of people who genuinely care about making a difference.

As one of Aotearoa's most trusted banking partners, we combine the stability and scale of a large organisation with a culture that ensures you're recognised as an individual. Your ideas, your growth, and your contribution matter here - and you'll be supported to do meaningful work that has a real impact, every day.

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Testing to join MX, bringing strong testing fundamentals, hands‑on automation capability and the technical curiosity to work across different technologies and layers of our digital platforms.

This is a hands‑on senior testing role where you'll work alongside engineers, analysts and product teams to build quality into how we design, develop and deliver software.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and contribute to functional, integration, regression and end-to-end testing.
• Develop, maintain and improve automated test suites and frameworks.
• Implement automated testing across front-end, back-end and API layers.
• Perform API testing and automation.
• Contribute to web and mobile testing, using the right tools and approaches for each solution.
• Support non‑functional testing, including performance testing where required.
• Integrate automated testing into CI/CD pipelines to provide fast, reliable feedback.
• Apply risk‑based and shift‑left testing approaches to identify quality risks earlier in delivery.
• Troubleshoot defects, automation failures and technical issues.
• Influence better quality and engineering practices and share your knowledge with others.

You're an experienced test engineer who combines strong testing fundamentals with practical automation experience. You'll be comfortable working across different testing technologies, frameworks and approaches, and collaborating closely with engineers throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Strong, current experience with test‑automation tools and frameworks such as Selenium, SpecFlow, Appium, C#, Java or equivalent technologies.
• Experience implementing automated tests across multiple layers of web and/or mobile solutions.
• Strong API testing and API automation capability.
• Competence in functional manual testing and non‑functional testing.
• Experience with mobile, web, API and performance testing.
• Exposure to CI/CD processes and tools such as Azure DevOps and Octopus Deploy.
• Experience with test and delivery‑management tools such as Azure DevOps or Team Foundation Server.
• A practical understanding of Agile, DevOps and the software development lifecycle, with a mindset of continually improving how we work.
• An understanding of cloud concepts and modern engineering practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence positive change.
• A self‑driven approach and a genuine desire to continue learning and developing.
• The confidence to contribute to or facilitate Agile ceremonies when required.
• Performance‑testing tools and practices.
• Cloud‑based testing approaches.
• Accessibility testing.
• Security testing.
• Observability tools and practices.

He aha tā mātou | What can we offer

• Get the work-life equation right. We know life is full of priorities, from soccer practice to side hobbies. We're here to help you find balance, with a flexible and supportive working environment.
• What's important to you is important to us. We support your wellbeing in meaningful ways, including comprehensive health insurance, wellness initiatives, parental and flexible leave, and customisable benefits to suit your lifestyle.
• Bring your whole self to work every day. Whether you're into scrapbooking, spontaneous karaoke sessions, or just hanging out with the family, ASB is working hard to create a culture where everyone feels safe, included and part of our shared purpose of helping Kiwis get one step ahead.
• The whole "one step ahead" thing applies to you, too. With mentorship, flexible learning pathways, and opportunities to deepen your expertise, ASB is a place where you can take on exciting challenges and step forward to reach your goals, both in and out of the office.

To serve a diverse community, we need a diverse organisation. We encourage applicants from allbackgrounds who bring unique perspectives and thinking styles that add to the culture andperformance of our team.