Junior Developer at Bank of New Zealand

, , New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java, Spring Boot, Cloud Platforms, Microservices, Kafka, API Security, CI/CD, Observability, Monitoring, Agile, Problem-Solving, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Teamwork

Industry

Banking

Description

Worker Type: Permanent Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way." We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same. We have a permanent opportunity for a Junior Developer to join Customer, Onboarding & Identity Domain in Technology. Mō te Tūranga | About the Role The role will focus on delivering key programme objectives and addressing technical debt. Current priorities include data synchronisation and ensuring accurate data flow between systems. Future work will involve integrating additional components and managing technical improvements such as framework upgrades, tool migrations, and library updates. We sat down with our hiring manager, and they let us know the following about the role: What are 5 day to day tasks the person in this role will complete? Designing and implementing Spring Boot microservices for core business applications Deploying and managing services on Kubernetes and cloud platforms Enhancing API security and performance Supporting CI/CD pipeline improvements and automation Contributing to observability and monitoring initiatives What is the team culture and environment like? Our team thrives in a supportive and collaborative environment where every voice matters. We embrace fresh ideas and encourage innovation, creating a space where creativity and problem-solving flourish. With an open and inclusive approach, we value diverse perspectives and work together to achieve shared goals. It’s a culture built on trust, respect, and a genuine commitment to helping each other succeed. What is the most challenging thing about this opportunity? Managing technical debt, keeping systems secure and current, handling upgrades and migrations, while meeting delivery deadlines for the Customer Master Program. What technical skills are required for this role? Alongside a qualification in Computer Science, we are looking for someone learning agility and the ability to work collaboratively in Agile environment. You will also bring a strong attention to detail and commitment to code quality, and at least 1 year experience in: Java/Spring Boot Cloud platforms (AWS EKS, OpenShift) Microservices and Kafka Banking and financial services What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this role? We are looking for someone with excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking, who also has the adaptability to new technologies and evolving priorities. The role will also require an effective communication style and excellent teamwork skills. Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. This position is based in Wellington. Please note that the salary range for this position is Hay 15: $78,000 - $85000. Please note that applications close 11:55pm, Tuesday 30 January 2025. As the summer holiday period is underway, please note applications will be reviewed when we're back in the office from mid January 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to join us! We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it. Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.” Closing Date: 30 December 2025 Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early. Welcome to BNZ Careers! We are excited for you to apply for a role with us. We're the bank for New Zealand. Our purpose is to serve customers well and help our communities prosper. Every day we find ways for our customers, our people, and our communities to thrive through strong values, diverse teams, and great people - just like you.

Responsibilities

The Junior Developer will focus on delivering key programme objectives and addressing technical debt, including data synchronisation and ensuring accurate data flow between systems. Future work will involve integrating additional components and managing technical improvements such as framework upgrades and tool migrations.