Backend Jobs in New Zealand
There are 79 open Backend jobs in New Zealand on freehire right now. 30 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are api, cloud and aws.
Most requested skills
- api 46%
- cloud 46%
- aws 38%
- java 32%
- ci-cd 30%
- ai 28%
- microservices 27%
- docker 25%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 14 · 18%
- Remote 7 · 9%
- Onsite 5 · 6%
Visa sponsorship offered in 100% of the 1 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 34
- Intern 6
- Lead 4
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 5
- 501-1000 employees 5
- 51-200 employees 4
- 11-50 employees 2
Software Engineer - Snr/int backend contractor
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.
Senior Backend Engineer - Python/Django
Senior Backend Engineer owning software design, writing tests, and delivering robust backend features and integrations using a Python/Django stack, with occasional frontend work on a small team.
Senior Backend Engineer: APIs, Microservices & Cloud
The Senior Backend Engineer will design and implement enterprise-grade applications, APIs, and integrations using C#, ASP.NET, and .NET Core. The role focuses on building microservices and event-driven architectures within a cloud-native environment.
Backend Developer
The Backend Developer will build and maintain enterprise-grade applications and integrations using C#, .NET Core, and SQL Server. The role involves working with microservices, serverless technologies, and event-driven architectures within an e-commerce environment.
Backend Software Engineer
The Backend Software Engineer will develop and maintain cloud-based bioinformatics products using Java and Scala, while managing infrastructure on AWS. The role involves end-to-end ownership of services, including deployment via Docker and EKS, and supporting AI-driven scientific research workflows.
Cloud Backend Engineer - Java/Scala | AWS
Backend engineer building and operating an AWS-based cloud platform for Geneious, a bioinformatics product, using Java and/or Scala with a focus on AI-driven tools and workflows.
Backend Engineer | Hybrid (3 O, 2 H) | Christchurch
Senior Backend Engineer building scalable cross-border payment infrastructure using C#/.NET, AWS services, and SQL, while providing technical leadership, mentorship, and driving platform modernization.
Senior Backend Engineer — Fintech Payments (Hybrid)
Senior backend engineer maintaining fintech contact-center infrastructure, troubleshooting complex VoIP issues, and ensuring zero SLA breaches for enterprise clients.
Senior Backend Engineer – Fintech Payments Platform
Senior Backend Engineer owning end-to-end payments infrastructure, designing and scaling cloud-native backend services on AWS with a focus on reliability, observability, and security for cross-border payments.
Senior Java Backend Engineer - Cloud, APIs & AWS
Develops cloud-based payroll APIs and backend systems using Java/Spring, REST, and AWS, with frontend integration via React and support for databases like PostgreSQL.
Senior Backend Engineer - Payments Platform (Hybrid NZ)
Senior Backend Engineer owning design and delivery of scalable payment infrastructure, working on APIs, data modeling, and cloud-native AWS deployments in a hybrid role in Auckland.
Backend Software Engineer
Dotmatics is seeking a Cloud Software Engineer to develop and maintain bioinformatics cloud products using Java and Scala on AWS. The role involves end-to-end ownership of cloud-native services, including containerization and deployment to EKS, within a hybrid work environment.
Cloud Backend Engineer (Hybrid, AWS)
The Cloud Software Engineer will build and maintain scalable cloud services for Geneious products using Scala, Java, Docker, and AWS EKS. This hybrid role involves collaborating with scientists and engineers in an agile environment.