Senior Developer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Worker Type:
PermanentHere at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."
We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same.
MōteTūranga| About the Role
We sat down with our Engineering Lead, and they let us know the following about thetūranga(role).
What are 5dayto day tasks the person in this role will complete?
Design, build, andmaintainhigh-performance microservices using Java and Spring Boot to support Corporate and Financial business functions.
Manage and optimise Kubernetes-based infrastructure, ensuring scalability and performance across the microservices architecture.
Develop and manage automated CI/CD pipelines to deploy containerised microservices into Kubernetes.
Manage and optimise integration workflows between critical upstream and downstream systems to ensure data continuity and operational efficiency.
Provide technical support for platform lifecycles, including planning and executing upgrades, patching, and continuous platform enhancements.
What is thetīmaculture and environment like?
Our team is supportive, collaborative, and focused oncontinuousgrowth. We help each othersolve complex problems, share knowledge, andcreateopportunities to learn and contribute.It isa dynamic environment whereideas arevalued,andpeople are encouraged to makeameaningful impact.
What projects / mahi (work) will the candidate be working on now and into the next year?
You will be involved in modernising and supporting critical integration platforms, including microservices, Kubernetes-based services, CI/CD automation, platform lifecycle upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and improvements that strengthen resilience, security, and operational performance across Corporate and Financial systems.
What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?
Thisroleoffers strongtechnical ownership,hands-on development across a diverse application portfolio, and the opportunitytomentorothers while helping shapeour automation, integration,and infrastructure practices.
What attributes will this person displayin order tobe successful in thistūranga?
We are looking forsomeone witha collaborative mindset,strong technical judgement, anda proactiveapproachtosolving problemsin a fast-paced environment.You will be comfortable working across teams, explaining technical ideas clearly to different audiences, and supporting others through mentoring, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
What specific tech skillswould be beneficial?
Expertisein Java and Spring Boot framework, specifically for building andmaintainingresilient, scalable microservices.
Solid understanding of Kubernetes for container orchestration and service management.
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins or similar.
Experience with application vulnerability management.
Relevant experience with AWS and Azure would beadvantageous.
Proven ability to automate processes using Bash and Python.
Strong problem identification and process management skills.
Nau Mai kitePēkeo Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand
This is an exciting opportunity to join us! We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it.
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.”
Closing Date: 26 October 2026Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.