Senior Software Engineer

Mō te tūranga | About the role

The Senior Software Engineer in the Proactive Risk Management (PRM) Squad will design, develop, test, and maintain high-performance Java applications for fraud and financial crime platforms. Key responsibilities include implementing changes to meet specifications, debugging and resolving issues, documenting the Software Development Life Cycle, and supporting application processes. The role requires collaboration with the PRM team throughout project phases, managing release activities, and participating in after-hours on-call support.

Please note: - This position requires participation in an afterhours on call support roster.

Ōu Pūkenga | About you

• Design, develop, test, and maintain integration solutions for fraud and financial crime platforms.

• Work closely with the PRM Squad across all phases of delivery cycles, providing technical expertise and insight.

• Resolve technical issues effectively and provide ongoing support for PRM platforms, including participation in after-hours on-call rosters.

• Contribute to release and deployment processes, ensuring thorough documentation and accurate logging of all technical actions.

• Maintain, review, and enhance application support procedures to ensure reliability and system resilience.

• Monitor system performance proactively, identifying and addressing potential issues before they affect operations.

• Document each stage of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for transparency and compliance.

• Assess and implement requested changes in alignment with design specifications and business requirements.

• Investigate and monitor recurring issues to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support integrations with third-party applications and APIs as needed.

Me aha ahau kia angitu? | What do I need to be successful?

• At least 8 years of hands-on Java development experience, demonstrating deep expertise with Maven, Spring Boot, and Tomcat environments.

• Advanced proficiency in integrating technologies such as SOAP, XML, TCP, Kafka, MQ Config, and MQ Java client solutions.

• Familiarity with Chef Pipelines, Terraform, and SQL.

• Skills or experience in Jenkins/CloudBees Pipelines, Linux administration, Datapower, and Venafi (certificates and security) are considered an advantage, though not essential.

• Optional familiarity with system monitoring tools including Splunk and Dynatrace.

• Proven success in Agile (Scrum) settings, actively contributing across all phases of the development lifecycle and supporting continuous delivery methodologies.

• Highly knowledgeable in application and system architecture, consistently improving reliability, scalability, and resilience.

• Experienced in designing and maintaining integrations with a wide variety of third-party applications and APIs.

• Exceptional documentation and technical communication abilities, promoting transparency and regulatory compliance throughout the SDLC.

• Recognised for proactively identifying, analysing, and resolving recurring technical challenges, thereby fostering ongoing improvement.

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac

In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including:

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best

• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year

• Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme

• Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility

• Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers

• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday

• 2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we're working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we've been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we're lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant 'W' on our building doesn't just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We're a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We're recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you

Tono mai ināianei | Apply Now

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter. 

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they'll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities. 

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

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