Senior Software Engineer

Mō te tūranga | About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Frontend Engineer to join our team, working on digital experiences across Lending, Insurance, and Wealth products. Mō te tūranga | About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Frontend Engineer to join our team, working on digital experiences across Lending, Insurance, and Wealth products. This role is frontend‑led and quality‑driven. You will design, build, and evolve high‑quality user interfaces that are accessible, performant, and maintainable. While your primary focus is frontend engineering, you are expected to operate with a strong software engineering mindset, understanding how frontend systems interact with APIs, platforms, and production environments. As a senior engineer, you will have meaningful influence over frontend technical direction within your delivery scope. You will help shape architecture, uplift engineering standards, and support other engineers through example, feedback, and technical leadership. Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring? Extensive commercial experience in frontend engineering Deep expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS Strong experience building applications with modern frontend frameworks, particularly React and its ecosystem Demonstrated experience contributing to or maintaining component libraries or design systems Practical experience with, or strong understanding of, micro frontend architectures Solid understanding of web application architecture and how frontends integrate with APIs and backend services Experience applying testing practices in frontend contexts, including unit and integration testing Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices for frontend applications Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail Ability to work effectively from high‑level requirements while collaborating within cross‑functional teams Clear communication skills and confidence contributing to technical discussions Desirable Experience Exposure to containerisation, cloud platforms, or observability tooling Experience or interest in native or full‑stack development Experience working on large‑scale or long‑lived enterprise frontend systems Ways of working A growth mindset with a willingness to learn, experiment, and challenge existing approaches A strong commitment to engineering quality, best practices, and continuous improvement A collaborative approach, with a willingness to support and uplift peers Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including: 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday 2 Volunteer days per year Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together. What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you! Tono mai ināianei! Applicants welcome to apply – further information will be shared upon enquiry. Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater Applications Close 28 July 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr