Software Engineer - Java at Westpac New Zealand

, , New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Java Development, Microservices, Clean Code, Well-tested Code, Maintainable Code, JVM Languages, REST APIs, Spring Boot, Dynatrace, Splunk, ELK, Docker, Kubernetes, Agile, Finacle DEH, Communication

Industry

Banking

Description

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role These roles sit within Digital Engineering and report into one of the People Leaders in that space. We are looking for Software Engineers who enjoy collaborating, connecting with others, and solving problems together, while also being comfortable working independently when needed. You will join a squad where we support one another, share knowledge openly, and commit to building digital experiences that make a real difference for our customers. You will help shape the technical direction of your squad through thoughtful engineering decisions, strong delivery habits, and a focus on sustainable outcomes. We value considerate communication, cooperative ways of working, and an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work and keep learning. Ko tō mahi | What you’ll do Build and deliver high quality, scalable digital solutions that improve customer experiences. Collaborate with your squad and stakeholders to understand needs, connect the dots, and deliver the right outcomes. Write clean, well-tested code, and contribute to designs that are maintainable and resilient. Participate in code reviews with a supportive mindset, sharing feedback that helps the team learn and grow together. Ensure solutions align with engineering standards, security expectations, and architectural guidelines. Build and maintain CI and CD pipelines and support smooth releases and reliable delivery. Reduce technical debt through continuous improvement, pragmatic refactoring, and shared ownership of quality. Support incident investigation and resolution with clear communication, calm judgement, and a focus on learning. Mentor Associate Engineers, encourage inclusive collaboration, and help build a warm and trusting team culture. Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring? 4 to 7 years of experience in Java development. Proven experience building microservices based architectures. Strong capability in writing clean, well-tested, and maintainable code. Proficiency in Java or other JVM based languages. Experience building and consuming REST APIs. Hands on experience with Spring Boot. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Dynatrace, Splunk, and ELK. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes is advantageous. Experience working in an Agile delivery environment. Exposure to Finacle Digital Engagement Hub DEH is an advantage. A collaborative and considerate style, with the ability to communicate clearly and work cooperatively with others. Strong ownership and follow through, with a supportive approach to helping the team succeed together. Please note, that due to the high volume of applicants and our diligent assessment processes, we may take a few weeks to advise of your application outcome and/or next steps. We would sincerely appreciate your patience in this regard. Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including: 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday 2 Volunteer days per year 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 Greater Applications close: 3 April 2026 Our culture is rich with stories of how our people like to help, our customers, our community and each other. This is reflected through flexible working arrangements to ensure that our people have a balance in their life with those things that are important to them. Through ensuring that we provide opportunities to everyone regardless of what society throws at them, we are a safe place to work where you are treated equally and appreciated.

Responsibilities

The role involves building and delivering high-quality, scalable digital solutions by collaborating with the squad to understand needs and deliver the right outcomes. Responsibilities include writing clean, well-tested code, contributing to designs, participating in code reviews, and ensuring solutions align with engineering standards.