Senior Developer - Financial Crime

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 the opportunity for an experienced Senior Developer to join our Financial Crime 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 5 day to day tasks the person in this role will complete?         

• Develop and maintain applications in Java Springboot  
• Complete code reviews & mentor team members  
• On call support for production issues with team’s support  
• Upgrade and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure & pipelines  
• Contribute to architecture and improve the way we work at BNZ  

What is the team culture and environment like?  

You will be joining a team of high performers with a friendly and supportive environment. Our team is not afraid to challenge norms and ideas. Everyone is always looking to improve and learn new things. We are looking for someone to join us and take our team to the next level.  

What is the most exciting thing about this opportunity?  

You will be building and maintaining applications in the financial crime domain. That means your work will directly help keep everyday kiwis safe and keep the bank compliant with regulations. You will be the subject matter expert in the team for Java Springboot so there is a lot of opportunity for mentorship. You will also be provided endless learning opportunities in Cloud, development, IaC, leadership and many more.  

What do we want you to know before you apply?  

This role is expected to be on call for production support one week out of a 4-week or 5-week rotation. The applications we support are critical for the bank’s operation. The team currently already has a support roster in place, however we are looking to add one more person to this roster to help spread the load. Critical incidents are rare; the team is also here to support you.   

What is your favourite thing about working for BNZ?  

BNZ stood out to me with its friendly and supportive environment, you can always find someone who will go out of their way to help. There is also great career development pathways with endless opportunities, you will never feel stuck doing repetitive work.   

What technical skills / skills are REQUIRED for this role?  

• Extensive background in API and backend development & architecture. We are looking for at least 5 recent years in Java Springboot.   
• Hands on experience in AWS cloud services, including EC2, RDS, ALB, and EKS, with a strong grasp of cloud networking, security, and monitoring best practices.   
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.  
• Bonus: Hands on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as CloudFormation and Terraform, as well as proficiency in CI/CD automation using Jenkins and Spinnaker.  
• Bonus: Hands on experience with Kafka and Kong.  
• Bonus: Experience in troubleshooting Windows and Linux environments .

What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this role?  

• Deep Technical Expertise: Strong background in designing and delivering complex software systems across varied contexts.    
• Leadership and Influence: Ability to guide technical decisions, mentor others, and support a high-performing engineering culture.    
• Systems Thinking: Awareness of how individual components contribute to broader business goals and system architecture.    
• Proactive Collaboration: Skilled at building strong relationships across disciplines and working toward shared outcomes.    
• Continuous Improvement Focus: Commitment to raising the bar in quality, efficiency, and team capability.  

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand 

Please note applications close Tuesday 30 September 2025.

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: 30 September 2025

Applications will be reviewed regularly across the advertising period, but we do reserve the right to close applications early.