Senior Software Engineer Java Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Senior Developer — Backend, Automation & AI

at Morgan Project Services (NZ) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$115,000 – $125,000 per year

12 month fixed term contract
Ideal for curious builders who enjoy technology beyond work
Variety of projects rather than repetitive work

12 month fixed term contract
Ideal for curious builders who enjoy technology beyond work
Variety of projects rather than repetitive work

Experienced backend role focused on AI, automation, integrations, and modernising business systems across real workflows. 12 month fixed term!

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

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Senior Software Developer – .NET / Full Stack

at Frogparking Ltd

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu(Hybrid)

Build robust software across multiple layers of the stack and work on systems that are deployed and used worldwide! Join the Frogparking Team.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

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Listed ten hours ago

Senior Software Engineer

at Younity

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Join a fast-growing and innovative technology business
Auckland | Initial WFH flexibility
Strong focus on ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence

Join a fast-growing and innovative technology business
Auckland | Initial WFH flexibility
Strong focus on ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence

Work at the forefront of innovation, solving complex global business challenges through technology within a rapidly scaling fintech environment.

Recruited byKelly Cappel

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

10h ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Senior Software Engineer

at Absolute IT Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

NZD 140000 - 160000 per annum, up to 150k + bonus

Data‑focused team while staying hands‑on with backend engineering
Build scalable data platforms using Go, AWS, Kafka and Terraform
Turn large, complex datasets into consumable insights and AI‑ready data

Data‑focused team while staying hands‑on with backend engineering
Build scalable data platforms using Go, AWS, Kafka and Terraform
Turn large, complex datasets into consumable insights and AI‑ready data

Join a newly formed data engineering team, combining hands‑on backend development with strong data and technical skills.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

16h ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Senior Software Engineer

at Law Cyborg Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$100,000 – $150,000 + ESOP + Benefits

Own a product line end to end — architecture to production
Blackbird-backed, scaling across NZ, AU, UK & US
Founder-grade autonomy on a real platform with thousands of users

Own a product line end to end — architecture to production
Blackbird-backed, scaling across NZ, AU, UK & US
Founder-grade autonomy on a real platform with thousands of users

Own a new product line at the leading legal AI company. Backend-heavy role for a high-agency engineer who wants to ship greenfield. Blackbird funded.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

17d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Full stack developer

at Elephant Bytes Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Ellerslie, Auckland(Hybrid)

$125 – $130 per hour

Great prospects for the right person. Lots of freedom and scope for exercising those muscles adjacent to strict development work.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

14d ago

Listed one day ago

Senior Software Developer - AI Enabled Development

at Kitomba

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Software Development role with AI focus.
Mentor and Lead junior developers.
Employee Benefits: Share Purchase Plan & Purchase Annual Leave program.

Software Development role with AI focus.
Mentor and Lead junior developers.
Employee Benefits: Share Purchase Plan & Purchase Annual Leave program.

Excellent opportunity to secure a role a career opportunity in software development with an organisation passionate about AI. Great team!

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed twenty three days ago

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

at Taxlab Limited

This is a Full time job

Hobsonville, Auckland(Hybrid)

$150,000 – $170,000 per year

Stunning location to work from on those in office days
Curious & hard working team to collaborate with and learn from

Stunning location to work from on those in office days
Curious & hard working team to collaborate with and learn from

Thrive on simplifying complexities? We’re seeking a .NET expert with AI curiosity to help us revolutionize tax technology.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

23d ago•Expiring

Listed fifteen hours ago

Senior Developer — Backend, Automation & AI

at Morgan Project Services (NZ) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

$115,000 – $125,000 per year

12 month fixed term contract
Ideal for curious builders who enjoy technology beyond work
Variety of projects rather than repetitive work

12 month fixed term contract
Ideal for curious builders who enjoy technology beyond work
Variety of projects rather than repetitive work

Experienced backend role focused on AI, automation, integrations, and modernising business systems across real workflows. 12 month fixed term!

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

15h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Senior Backend Integration Developers

at DotGolf

This is a Full time job

Albany, Auckland

Seeking Senior Backend Developers for a 12‑month app project, focused on APIs and integrations for global golf technology.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

15d ago

Listed six days ago

Senior Software Engineer

at Transpower

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Base + Benefits + KiwiSaver

Lead delivery of mission-critical systems for real-time grid operations
Deliver quality outcomes across design, build and run in a growth sector
Mentor engineers and uplift practice in integration and delivery

Lead delivery of mission-critical systems for real-time grid operations
Deliver quality outcomes across design, build and run in a growth sector
Mentor engineers and uplift practice in integration and delivery

Join our Application Services team to deliver integration-focused, mission-critical systems and help modernise how we build and run software.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

6d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Senior Java Developer

at Radium

This is a Full time job

Petone, Wellington(Hybrid)

Opportunities to learn skills with a range of interesting technical challenges
A great team culture
5 Weeks Annual Leave. Wellness Benefit. Flexible Working. Great Coffee.

Opportunities to learn skills with a range of interesting technical challenges
A great team culture
5 Weeks Annual Leave. Wellness Benefit. Flexible Working. Great Coffee.

Come and develop your Java programming skills. We have an experienced team, great culture and a range of technical challenges to contribute to.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

17d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Full Stack Engineer Contracting Role (Part Time)

at Cupla

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty(Remote)

Work across a modern tech-stack in a growing consumer mobile app.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

13h ago

Listed six days ago

Software Engineer | Intermediate

at Westpac New Zealand Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Salary + 10% superannuation + Banking benefits

Work across Java, React and modern front end technologies
Build and deliver high quality features across digital platforms
Hybrid Working | 2-3 Days in Office | Auckland/Wellington Based

Work across Java, React and modern front end technologies
Build and deliver high quality features across digital platforms
Hybrid Working | 2-3 Days in Office | Auckland/Wellington Based

Join as a Software Engineer delivering front and back end solutions for customer channels across branch and contact centre experiences.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

6d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Senior Lead Software Engineer - Web

at Imara Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty

Attractive Base + KS + Benefits.

Lead web eng across UGV robotics platforms for the global marketplace.
Javascript, Typescript, React, Node, AWS, full stack dev & leadership role.
Robotics, UGV's and automation, high growth tech co playing on the global stage.

Lead web eng across UGV robotics platforms for the global marketplace.
Javascript, Typescript, React, Node, AWS, full stack dev & leadership role.
Robotics, UGV's and automation, high growth tech co playing on the global stage.

Own tech direction, mentor team, build out the Control Panel Platforms for UGV's. React, Node, AWS. Product env, real world robotics impact.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

16d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Senior Software Developer – .NET / Full Stack

at Frogparking Ltd

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu(Hybrid)

Build robust software across multiple layers of the stack and work on systems that are deployed and used worldwide! Join the Frogparking Team.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

14h ago

Listed one day ago

Full Stack Developer - Java

at Talinger Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Digital Connectivity Sector | Application Development - Integration
Java | Spring Boot | JavaScript | REST APIs
Auckland | Permanent | Intermediate level role

Digital Connectivity Sector | Application Development - Integration
Java | Spring Boot | JavaScript | REST APIs
Auckland | Permanent | Intermediate level role

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Software Engineering Manager

at Halter

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Own the technical direction and delivery of your team’s work!
Hands-on technical role while creating the space for others to grow!
Great work culture and solve impactful problems at a global scale!

Own the technical direction and delivery of your team’s work!
Hands-on technical role while creating the space for others to grow!
Great work culture and solve impactful problems at a global scale!

We're looking for a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers - frontend and backend!

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2d ago

Listed seven days ago

Principal Software Engineer

at Contented

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

$180,000 – $220,000 per year

Own the architectural vision from infrastructure through to delivered product, making decisions that balance innovation with pragmatism.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Lead Software Engineer

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Flexible location - can be based anywhere in NZ

Mentor engineers and influence technical direction at scale
Lead enterprise software delivery across nationally critical systems
Work with Java, Spring Boot, AWS, CI/CD, and modern DevOps

Mentor engineers and influence technical direction at scale
Lead enterprise software delivery across nationally critical systems
Work with Java, Spring Boot, AWS, CI/CD, and modern DevOps

Lead the delivery of modern software solutions at Health NZ and help shape secure, scalable digital services nationwide.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

7d ago

Listed eight days ago

Senior Software Engineer

at Evolve Recruitment Group

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead key integration work shaping major digital transformation initiatives.
Modern tech stack: Java, Spring Boot, Azure DevOps, Docker, OpenShift.
High-impact role with strong collaboration across architecture, and product.

Lead key integration work shaping major digital transformation initiatives.
Modern tech stack: Java, Spring Boot, Azure DevOps, Docker, OpenShift.
High-impact role with strong collaboration across architecture, and product.

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer - Integration to help shape and deliver high‑quality digital systems across a modern tech environment.

Recruited byLaura Douglas

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

8d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

2x Junior Java Developer

at Platinum Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

2 ROLES AVALIABLE

2x roles + immediate start
On-site role in Christchurch + growing team
Initial 6-month contract

2x roles + immediate start
On-site role in Christchurch + growing team
Initial 6-month contract

Catapult your software engineering career with a global tech leader, building impactful web applications using modern technologies

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

16h ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Intermediate Java Developer

at Platinum Recruitment Limited

This is a Contract/Temp job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

IMMEDIATE START

Attractive hourly rate
On-site role in Christchurch + growing team
Initial 6-month contract

Attractive hourly rate
On-site role in Christchurch + growing team
Initial 6-month contract

Build impactful global applications as a Full-Stack Java Developer, owning features end-to-end in a collaborative, agile environment

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

14h ago

Listed two days ago

Lead Software Engineer

at Southern Cross Health Society

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Code daily while shaping architecture and technical direction within your squad
Lead through influence and engineering credibility, with no direct reports
Purpose-led, fully subsidised health & life insurance, 5 days wellbeing leave

Code daily while shaping architecture and technical direction within your squad
Lead through influence and engineering credibility, with no direct reports
Purpose-led, fully subsidised health & life insurance, 5 days wellbeing leave

Code daily, lead technically, and help your squad ship with confidence - all in service of improving Kiwis' health and wellbeing.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2d ago

Listed twelve hours ago

Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack

at Tourwriter

This is a Contract/Temp job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Real influence. Shape technical direction on a product used worldwide.
Invested in you. Dev budget, wellness allowance, and ideas that matter.
Great place to work. Hybrid Wellington CBD, great team, homemade bread.

Real influence. Shape technical direction on a product used worldwide.
Invested in you. Dev budget, wellness allowance, and ideas that matter.
Great place to work. Hybrid Wellington CBD, great team, homemade bread.

Tourwriter is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with full-stack development, system architecture, and AI software engineering experience.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

12h ago

Listed nine days ago

Developer

at Evolve Recruitment Group

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Growing digital consultancy delivering impactful transformation
Work with a team solving complex business and technology challenges
Auckland based / Hybrid working

Growing digital consultancy delivering impactful transformation
Work with a team solving complex business and technology challenges
Auckland based / Hybrid working

This is an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Developer wanting to work on diverse projects offering modern tech stacks

Recruited byLouise Hickey

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

9d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

Software Technical Lead

at Absolute IT Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Up to 180k plus bonus for the ideal candidates

Growth phase with multiple vacancies across greenfield SaaS platform
Modern tech stack including Golang, AWS, node.js
Hybrid working- 3 in office 2 wfh

Growth phase with multiple vacancies across greenfield SaaS platform
Modern tech stack including Golang, AWS, node.js
Hybrid working- 3 in office 2 wfh

Multiple positions leading squads building scaling platforms supporting customers worldwide.

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

16h ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Senior Fullstack AI Engineer & Technical Lead

at Eversor Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$130,000 – $160,000 per year

Senior Fullstack AI Engineer & Technical Team Lead at an Auckland-based AI startup. Permanent, hybrid. Lead technical direction and hands-on delivery.

subClassification: Developers/ProgrammersDevelopers/Programmers

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

13h ago

Listed two days ago