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Senior Software Engineer – Java

Summary

Build and maintain scalable microservices in Java/Spring Boot, designing RESTful APIs and event-driven systems while working with Postgres and NoSQL databases.

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About the Role

Our client are a forward thinking SaaS organisation looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong Java and Spring Boot experience to join their dynamic team in Petone. This is a high-impact role where you’ll help develop a scalable microservices environment within a growing organisation.

Responsibilities

  • Build scalable microservices with Java and Spring Boot
  • Develop RESTful APIs and event-driven architecture components
  • Work across Postgres and NoSQL databases
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and testing practices

Skills & Experience

  • Strong Java skills (concurrency, collections, design patterns)
  • Extensive experience with Spring Boot (Data, Security, JPA/Hibernate)
  • Proven background with microservices and cloud environments (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
  • Skilled in API development (RESTful services)
  • Familiarity with Postgres and NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra, OpenSearch)

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