Job Description
Location: Auckland or Wellington (fully remote to start, hybrid long-term)
Type: Full-time
Salary: Excellent package + benefits
Join a Top-Tier Global Fintech Consultancy on a Rapid Growth Trajectory H2R Technology is proud to be partnering with a leading global fintech software consultancy that’s scaling fast in New Zealand.
We’re on the hunt for a Senior Java Developer to join a high-performing development squad building mission-critical solutions for global financial markets.
This is your chance to work on innovative projects with meaningful impact, all while collaborating with seasoned experts in a highly supportive, fast-moving environment. You’ll start fully remote and transition to a hybrid model in either Auckland or Wellington as the team grows.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop world-class Java-based systems and applications with clean, scalable code
- Collaborate directly with business stakeholders to shape and refine requirements
- Contribute to system architecture, performance optimization, and best practices
- Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to improve current processes and systems
- Work across teams to deliver seamless, integrated software solutions
- Spend ~80% of your time on greenfield development and ~20% on enhancements and support
✅ Essential Skills & Experience:
- Deep Java expertise (Java 8+ essential; Java 17+ highly desirable)
- Strong grasp of the full software development lifecycle
- Collaborative mindset with an ability to partner with users and teammates
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven problem-solver who enjoys ownership and accountability
- Experience in agile, fast-paced environments
- Passion for delivering robust, high-quality software solutions
- Desire to learn financial systems (experience with Calypsowill be an advantage).
Qualifications
- To be considered a 1st or 2nd class honors degree from a global top 300 university is essential
- Strong academic record (top-tier A-levels or international equivalent)
- NZ Citizenship or Permanent Residencyis essential.
For a confidential discussion please contact Sharyn Saxby – sharyn.saxby@h2r.co.nz.