Senior Front End Engineer - 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 Front-End Development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contribute to component library
• Designing, coding, testing, and documenting large programs and modifications
• Assessing, analysing, and implementing change based on design and request
• Maintaining application support processes and investigating/monitoring issues
• Release and deployment activities (i.e. logging results, documenting technical activity undertaken)
• Working in an Agile environment

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• At least 7 plus years substantial web development experience in JavaScript and React. Commercial experience is preferred; your own experience is welcome (with proof of capability).
• Knowledge across service layer. Affinity with UX/UI and an eye for detail is beneficial.
• Products used include but not limited to JavaScript, React, Redux, Redux-Saga, SASS, HTML5, Jest, React-Testing-Library, Webpack, Docker, Jenkins, Git & Bitbucket, Selenium, Kubernetes
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines is beneficial.
• Experience with functional programming
• Contributing in all phases of the development lifecycle
• Experience working in Agile environments

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

• Contribute to component library
• Designing, coding, testing, and documenting large programs and modifications
• Assessing, analysing, and implementing change based on design and request
• Maintaining application support processes and investigating/monitoring issues
• Release and deployment activities (i.e. logging results, documenting technical activity undertaken)
• Working in an Agile environmen