Software Engineer

Westpac New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpac New Zealand in Auckland is looking for a role that helps build and support digital experiences for our Frontline services across branch and contact centre channels. You’ll work across front-end and back-end technologies, applications, and integrations, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.

A key part of the role is the administration of the SWIFT applications.

Qualifications

• Must be a quick learner and able to conduct independent research.
• Familiar with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and deployment automation.
• Familiarity with Splunk, Dynatrace, MQ and job scheduling.
• Commitment to high-quality production support and documentation throughout SDLC.
• Ability to implement new product features with a focus on quality.
• Design, configure or implement, test, and maintain applications with performance and reliability in mind.
• Produce relevant documentation throughout SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Help build and support digital experiences for Frontline services across channels.
• Participate in on-call support and after-hours changes, including weekends.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across front-end and back-end technologies.

Skills

Quick learner

Independent research

Methodical

Organised

DevOps practices

CI/CD pipelines

Containerization

Deployment automation

Splunk

Dynatrace

MQ

Job scheduling

Quality production support

Implement new features with quality

Design/configure/maintain apps

Documentation throughout SDLC

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Splunk

Dynatrace

MQ

Job description

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

In this role, you’ll help build and support digital experiences that enable our Frontline services across branch and contact centre channels. You’ll work across front-end and back-end technologies, applications, and integrations, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions.

A key part of this role is the administration of the SWIFT applications. While SWIFT experience is preferred, we welcome candidates with a curious mindset and a strong willingness to learn and develop their capability. This role includes participation in on-call support and after-hours changes, including weekends.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

Essential

• Must be a quick learner, able to conduct independent research, methodical, careful, and very well organized.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices such as CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and deployment automation.
• Exposure to tools/applications such as Splunk, Dynatrace, MQ and job scheduling.
• Passion for best practices and high-quality production support
• Implement new product features with a focus on quality.
• Design, configure or implement, test, and maintain applications with performance and reliability in mind.
• Produce relevant documentation throughout SDLC.

Desirable

• Hands-on experience with the SWIFT Alliance family of products
• Working knowledge of SWIFT Customer Security Program Policies & Control Objectives
• Strong understanding of the NZ Payments and financial services industry
• Well-versed in building strong relationships with stakeholders
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and firewall rule administration

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodivergent, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.

Applications Close

18 November 2026