Senior Backend Engineer (API & integration) - 12 Month Contract

at  Westpac New Zealand

About us
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
This will be a 12-month contract role, working closely with the Digital Engineering team in supporting the API integration & development.

Me aha ahau kia angitu? | What do I need to be successful?

• Experience in API integration & development.
• Experience in building microservices.
• Proficient in writing clean and well-tested code.
• Experience with Java or any JVM languages.
• Proficient with building and consuming REST APIs.
• Prior experience with Spring boot.
• Experience working with monitoring and logging tools like Dynatrace, Splunk and ELK.
• It would be nice to have experience working with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Self-motivation – willing to go the extra mile to get the job done.
• A strong work ethic and ability to thrive in both a team environment and working alone.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.

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!
Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!
Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.
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 neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.
Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greate

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