💼 Full-Time Position

Lead Software Engineer | Java

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Westpac New Zealand
📍 auckland, auckland, New-Zealand
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Location
auckland, New-Zealand
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Posted
June 03, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

About the role

Digital transformation is changing the way we provide customer experiences, making effective and cooperative leadership important for success. The Digital Engineering team is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to contribute to the development of digital customer experiences.

Responsibilities

You will manage up to two squads, combining engineering and leadership tasks. Responsibilities include process design, software delivery, engineer mentoring, and ongoing improvement. You'll work with POs, SOs, engineers, designers, architects, principal engineers, and stakeholders to:

  • Consistently deliver high-quality digital experiences to our customers.
  • Develop solutions that adhere to contemporary engineering best practices.
  • Align engineering decisions with overarching business objectives to advance the technical roadmap.
  • Proactively minimise and manage technical debt, identifying and addressing blockers a...