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
Senior .NET Platform & Backend Engineer
The Senior .NET Platform & Backend Engineer will build foundational services, libraries, and tooling for product squads. The role focuses on server-side development, cloud deployment, containerization, and performance optimization.
Game Backend Development Intern
This internship role involves developing and designing game backend solutions for next-generation titles using Unreal Engine. The intern will work within the Lightspeed Tech Center to support game services and research innovative technologies.
Senior Backend Engineer - Payments Platform & AI Tools
Senior backend engineer owning end-to-end services for Xe's currency transfer platform, focusing on API design, scalable architectures, and AI-assisted development using Copilot.
Cloud-Native Java Backend Engineer — AWS & Microservices
Designs, builds, and maintains cloud-native Java backend services on AWS using microservices, IaC, and CI/CD pipelines.
Java Backend Engineer • Spring Boot & Microservices
Java Backend Engineer designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems using Spring Boot and Microservices to power critical business applications.
Lead Backend Engineer: Scalable APIs & Cloud Architecture
Lead a backend team building scalable APIs and cloud infrastructure for a global platform, setting technical strategy and mentoring engineers.
Software Engineer, Backend
Senior backend engineer building and maintaining APIs for a major New Zealand bank using Java, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
Expressions of Interest - Contract Senior Backend Engineer
Contract Senior Backend Engineer building scalable Java/Spring microservices and APIs for client projects, with CI/CD, cloud, and optional AI tooling exposure.
Senior Backend Engineer
Salary: $130,000 – $150,000 per year Position Overview We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to help build, evolve, and operate the digital platform that powers Legend Story Studios’ products and global competitive play…
Senior Backend Engineer - Fintech Payments Platform
Senior Backend Engineer building secure, scalable APIs and services for a global fintech cross-border payments platform, owning architecture, reliability, and modernization.
Senior Backend Engineer – Payments Platform Lead
Owns and modernizes a global fintech payments platform, designing secure backend services with AWS and microservices while mentoring engineers.
Senior Backend Engineer — Payments Platform (Hybrid)
Senior Backend Engineer building and scaling a cross-border payments platform using cloud-native and AI-assisted practices, while mentoring peers and modernizing infrastructure.
Senior Software Engineer (Back-End)
Build and maintain scalable back-end services for a fintech platform using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and databases like Postgres and Cassandra.
Backend Engineer
Build and scale backend systems for a fintech startup automating debt capital markets with Python, FastAPI, and blockchain smart contracts.
Senior Backend Engineer: Java & Spring Microservices
Designs and maintains scalable Java/Spring Boot microservices for a global fintech firm, focusing on security and performance in Wellington.
Remote Backend Developer for AI Systems & Data
Develops and evaluates AI systems by writing and reviewing code in Kotlin and other languages for a New Zealand-based AI company.
Backend Developer - AI Trainer
Build and evaluate AI training datasets by writing Kotlin and other language code snippets, then review AI-generated code for accuracy and clarity to improve next-gen AI models.
SAP BTP Backend Developer
Builds SAP BTP backend services using CAP/Node.js, designs Fiori Elements UIs with CDS annotations, and integrates with S/4HANA and CPI.
Senior Backend Engineer — Build Scalable Fintech APIs
Builds scalable backend services in C#/.NET and AWS for a fintech platform offering KiwiSaver, index funds, and savings tools.
Senior Backend Engineer
Build and maintain the backend systems for a fintech platform using C#/.NET, AWS, and serverless patterns to power investing tools like KiwiSaver and index funds for New Zealand users.