About this role
About us At Westpac New Zealand, our purpose is to Help New Zealanders Succeed. As a Bank and one of New Zealand's leading employers, we are passionate about helping people. We are taking action today to create a better future for the people who bank with us, work with us, invest in us or are part of our broader communities.
Mō te tūranga | About the Role Westpac is transforming its mobile experience for customers. This role is responsible for end‑to‑end delivery of production mobile solutions - from shaping technical approach and implementation through to testing, release and operational support - while championing code quality, security and sustainable reduction of technical debt.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications and integration solutions. • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly, ensuring system stability and participating in after-hours support when required. • Ensure best practice in design, coding standards, performance and security. • Collaborate with project teams from concept through delivery to ensure solutions meet business and technical requirements. • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and peers. • Create and maintain documentation throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to support transparency and knowledge sharing. • Implement changes aligned with design specifications and evolving business needs. • Analyse recurring issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and reliability. • Maintain and refine support procedures to ensure resilience and minimize downtime. • Contribute to release and deployment processes, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with governance standards. • Implement automated testing and ensure high-quality code through code reviews and continuous integration practices.
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
• At least 5+ years of professional engineering experience in iOS or Android mobile app development. • Experience in DevOps such as CI/CD pipelines, containerisation and deployment automation. • Proficient in unit testing, code reviews, and debugging. • Ability to break down complex problems and deliver practical solutions. • Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles. • Integrates AI effectively into engineering workflows to improve quality and efficiency, demonstrates strong judgement on appropriate use, and coaches others on responsible AI practices.