Software Engineer - Snr/int backend contractor

Westpac Bank; Takutai; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpac Bank in New Zealand is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and implement APIs for our digital applications. You will work with a cross-functional team to deliver robust features and maintain code quality.

You should have 7–10 years of experience with Java, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD tooling, and strong collaboration skills in Agile environments.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of commercial experience with Java, Apache Camel, SQL, Kubernetes / Docker, Cucumber and Jenkins (CI/CD) or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently to deliver solutions from basic requirements.
• Strong communication and teamwork to contribute in meetings.

Responsibilities

• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback on quality and engineering practices.
• Engage in requirement analysis discussions and propose technical solutions.
• Design and develop new product features with minimal defects.
• Deliver project sprint commitments on time.
• Participate in Agile software development practices.
• Create, review, and maintain documentation.
• Conduct POCs to research and identify optimal solutions.
• Respond promptly to production incidents with troubleshooting and resolutions.

Skills

Java

Apache Camel

SQL

Kubernetes

Docker

Cucumber

Jenkins

CI/CD

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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Software Engineer - Snr/int backend contractor

At Westpac New Zealand, our purpose is to Help New Zealanders Succeed. As a Bank and one of New Zealand's leading employers, we are passionate about helping people. We are taking action today to create a better future for the people who bank with us, work with us, invest in us or are part of our broader communities.

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

As a Senior Software Engineer you will work with a cross-functional team to build and implement APIs for Westpac’s Digital applications. This will include ongoing design, development, maintenance, and enhancement of features.

• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to team members on code quality and make sure software engineering best practices are met.
• Actively engage in requirement analysis discussions and come up with technical solutions.
• Design and develop new product features with minimum defects.
• Deliver project sprint commitments on time.
• Participate in Agile software development practices.
• Create, review, and maintain documentation.
• Conduct POCs to research and identify the optimal solution.
• Utilises experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Promptly respond to production incidents by troubleshooting and providing solutions to them.

Naā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• 5 - 7 years for intermediate and 7-10 years for senior level of commercial experience with Java, Apache Camel, SQL, Kubernetes / Docker (infrastructure), Cucumber (testing), and Jenkins (CI/CD Pipelining) or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently to deliver solutions from basic requirements.
• Capability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team. You’ll feel at ease contributing to team meetings.
• Practical Experience with CI/CD methodologies, processes, and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• high-quality code.

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