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Senior Software Engineer | Java - Full Stack

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Job Description - Senior Software Engineer | Java - Full Stack

Mō te tūranga | About the Role

You will bring strong awareness of business, infrastructure and technical contexts to help design and implement innovative solutions while anticipating future technology trends. We believe in simplification and want your help to deliver faster and more frequently for our customers. You will work in a strong agile team where effective communication and collaboration are essential to delivering high value outcomes.

Ko tō mahi | What you will do

  • Design, build, test and maintain performant and resilient applications.

  • Analyse, implement and document changes across the SDLC.

  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, supporting releases and deployments.

  • Work closely with your squad and stakeholders to remove blockers and deliver customer value.

  • Contribute to agile ceremonies and continuous improvement of ways of working.

Nā tāu rourou | What you will bring

  • 8 + years experience as a full stack Java Engineer in large enterprise environments.

  • Strong understanding of design principles, coding standards and quality engineering.

  • Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.

  • Hands on experience with Kubernetes, Docker or similar technologies.

  • Strong SQL capability with experience writing and optimising queries.

  • Working knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, CSS and related web technologies.

  • Experience with test automation tools such as Selenium and applying shift left practices.

  • Familiarity with React, CI CD and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.

  • Self motivated, proactive, collaborative and solution focused.

  • A growth mindset with enthusiasm for learning and continuous improvement.

  • Experience working in agile cross functional teams.

  • Strong focus on quality, simplification and best practice.

  • Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders across different areas and levels.

  • Clear and confident communication skills, both verbal and written.

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 February 2026
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