Lead Java Developer

​We’re looking for a skilled Lead Application Developer in Wellington to join a high-performing Development Team supporting and evolving a vital trade platform. If you're a senior developer ready to take the lead on technical delivery and contribute across a broad tech stack –this is your next big opportunity!

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What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and developing modern, scalable technical solutions

• Supporting and enhancing a key national system with 24/7 availability

• Working on cloud migration (Azure), modernisation, and maintenance projects

• Providing technical leadership and mentoring team members

• Participating in a rotating on-call roster (approx. one week in six – with extra pay)

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What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years as a Senior Developer in complex environments

• Expertise in Java (Spring Boot, Quarkus) and JavaScript (Node.js)

• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and APIs

• Strong knowledge of CI/CD, testing, and deployment practices

• Excellent communication and decision-making skills

• Ability to lead under pressure and work across multiple streams

Bonus if you have:

• React experience

• PostgreSQL or similar database knowledge

• Familiarity with messaging queues and Agile/DevOps delivery

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Why you should apply:

• Be part of a highly collaborative and mission-driven team

• Work on a system that impacts over $1B in transactions monthly

• Hybrid working options

• Competitive salary and extra compensation for on-call support

• Exposure to diverse technologies and enterprise-level challenges

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Eligibility: Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

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Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

About placeMe IT 🌐

placeMe is all about connecting the right candidate with the right job in IT.  We promote diversity in the workplace and have a human-first approach, striving for meaningful connections.  If you feel like you don't cover every base for this role, that's fine and natural; we encourage you to apply anyway.  It's rare that somebody ticks every box.