Senior Mobile Engineer - 6 months contract iOS or Android
Description
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.
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Design, develop, test, and maintain applications and integration solutions.
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Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly, ensuring system stability and participating in after-hours support when required.
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Ensure best practice in design, coding standards, performance and security.
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Collaborate with project teams from concept through delivery to ensure solutions meet business and technical requirements.
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Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and peers.
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Create and maintain documentation throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to support transparency and knowledge sharing.
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Implement changes aligned with design specifications and evolving business needs.
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Analyse recurring issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and reliability.
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Maintain and refine support procedures to ensure resilience and minimize downtime.
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Contribute to release and deployment processes, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with governance standards.
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Implement automated testing and ensure high-quality code through code reviews and continuous integration practices.
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
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At least 5+ years of professional engineering experience in iOS or Android mobile app development.
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Experience in DevOps such as CI/CD pipelines, containerisation and deployment automation.
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Proficient in unit testing, code reviews, and debugging.
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Ability to break down complex problems and deliver practical solutions.
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Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles.
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Integrates AI effectively into engineering workflows to improve quality and efficiency, demonstrates strong judgement on appropriate use, and coaches others on responsible AI practices.