Senior Software Engineer – Java

Absolute IT • Lower Hutt, Wellington • Posted June 12, 2026

About the Role

About the Role

Our client are a forward thinking SaaS organisation looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong Java and Spring Boot experience to join their dynamic team in Petone. This is a high-impact role where you’ll help develop a scalable microservices environment within a growing organisation.

Responsibilities

  • Build scalable microservices with Java and Spring Boot
  • Develop RESTful APIs and event-driven architecture components
  • Collaborate on cloud/container deployment (Docker/Kubernetes)
  • Work across Postgres and NoSQL databases
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and testing practices
  • Support high-performance, modern engineering practices

    • Skills & Experience

  • Strong Java skills (concurrency, collections, design patterns)
  • Extensive experience with Spring Boot (Data, Security, JPA/Hibernate)
  • Proven background with microservices and cloud environments (Docker, Kubernete...