Software Engineer - Snr/int backend contractor
Summary
The Software Engineer will work in a cross-functional team to design, develop, and maintain APIs for Westpac's digital banking applications. The role involves using Java, Apache Camel, and SQL, while participating in Agile practices and CI/CD workflows.
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Software Engineer - Snr/int backend contractor
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
As a Senior Software Engineer you will work with a cross-functional team to build and implement APIs for Westpac’s Digital applications. This will include ongoing design, development, maintenance, and enhancement of features.
- Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to team members on code quality and make sure software engineering best practices are met.
- Actively engage in requirement analysis discussions and come up with technical solutions.
- Design and develop new product features with minimum defects.
- Deliver project sprint commitments on time.
- Participate in Agile software development practices.
- Create, review, and maintain documentation.
- Conduct POCs to research and identify the optimal solution.
- Utilises experience with Jira and Confluence.
- Promptly respond to production incidents by troubleshooting and providing solutions to them.
Naā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
- 5 - 7 years for intermediate and 7-10 years for senior level of commercial experience with Java, Apache Camel, SQL, Kubernetes / Docker (infrastructure), Cucumber (testing), and Jenkins (CI/CD Pipelining) or equivalent.
- Ability to work independently to deliver solutions from basic requirements.
- Capability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team. You’ll feel at ease contributing to team meetings.
- Practical Experience with CI/CD methodologies, processes, and tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- high-quality code.
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