Developer

Worker Type: Permanent Here 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. We have an opportunity for a Developer to join our Customer, Onboarding, and Identity domain, within BNZ Technology. Mō te Tūranga | About the Role We sat down with our Engineering Lead, and they let us know the following about the role. What are some of the day to day tasks the person in this role will complete? - Deliver Outcomes: Take ownership of well-defined features or technical problems, driving them to completion in a timely and reliable way. Contribute to production support and on-call activities to help maintain system reliability and respond to operational issues. - Solve Problems: Break down moderately complex problems into clear, achievable tasks. Seek input when needed and contribute ideas to help others do the same. - Manage Risk and Quality: Write code and design systems that are resilient and observable. Surface risks early and participate in code reviews and quality processes to maintain standards. - Collaborate and Influence: Work effectively with teammates and cross-functional partners. Communicate clearly and constructively and contribute to a positive team culture. - Grow Self and Others: Seek feedback and reflect on it to grow your own capability. Share knowledge with colleagues through pairing, documentation, or informal mentoring. What is the team culture and environment like? Our team culture is collaborative, innovative, and results-driven. We prioritize open communication, continuous learning, and accountability, ensuring everyone feels empowered to contribute. The environment is fast-paced yet supportive, fostering teamwork and problem-solving. We value inclusivity, respect diverse perspectives, and maintain a balance between high performance and well-being to drive both individual and business success. What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity? You will be key part of the team building and supporting the Customer Digital Identity product which provides Single Sign-On (SSO) capability for the bank. This is built on the Ping Identity platform and enables a range of new customer identification and authentication services. What technical skills are required for this role? Customer Identity - Familiarity with authentication and authorisation; OAuth2, OIDC, FAPI, and JWT. Experience with Ping Identity products advantageous. - Cryptography, signing, and certificates - Identity Domain modelling, LDAP design and management. Backend Development: - Strong understanding of modern Java features and best practices. - Expertise in Spring Boot framework for microservice architecture. - Design, implementation, and maintenance of RESTful API’s and event-driven architectures Frontend Development: - Experience with React for building modern, responsive user interfaces. Containerization and Cloud Platforms: - Proficiency in Docker and container orchestration platforms such as OpenShift or Kubernetes. - Knowledge and experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS. DevOps and Automation: - Hands-on experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and associated tools (e.g., Jenkins and Terraform). - Proficiency in monitoring and logging tools to ensure system reliability and performance. What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this role? - Core Competency: Proficiency in at least one technical domain, with the ability to contribute effectively to design and implementation within that area - Autonomy and Initiative: Able to independently deliver features or improvements of moderate scope, while knowing when to ask for help or escalate - Collaboration Skills: Comfortable working in a team environment and contributing to a culture of feedback, learning, and shared ownership - Quality and Reliability Mindset: Understands the importance of maintainability, performance, and operational health in everything they build - Qualifications: A relevant tertiary qualification, or an alternate learning pathway with demonstrated capability. Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand - 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: 17 October 2025