Senior Quality Engineer | 1 Year - Fixed term

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Westpac is hiring a Senior Quality Engineer for a fixed‑term role in Wellington, onsite, until 31 March 2026, to design and drive automation, functional and performance testing across the WNZL landscape and to mentor peers. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of testing across the testing pyramid, solid Java and API automation (Spring Boot, messaging queues), integration testing, and experience in CI/CD (CloudBees, Docker, OpenShift) plus performance testing with Gatling, Dynatrace, Splunk. Leadership of cross‑functional squads and shift‑left quality practices is key. How to apply: tailor your CV and cover letter to demonstrate testing strategy design, tool evaluation, workshops and training delivered, and tangible business outcomes; show collaboration with developers and business areas; apply by 7 February 2026.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

You will actively oversee and participate in delivery and best practice by designing, developing, maintaining and executing automation, functional and performance test solutions across the WNZL landscape using the most appropriate tool set, best practice techniques and agile quality engineering practices. You will provide thought leadership and peer reviews across the WNZL community regarding the design and implementation of testing strategies and solutions, including upskilling and training peers across disciplines.

This position is a fixed-term role that will run until 31st March 2026.

Ko tō mahi | What you will do

• Actively participate in overall delivery aligned with broader technology and business strategies

• Review requirements, user stories and technical documentation, and participate in and drive workshops to ensure understanding and design of test scenarios

• Educate the wider Business Area on quality and the benefits of different types of testing, ensuring best practice

• Mentor, coach and support peers and less experienced members of the Business Area

• Maintain oversight of and actively support test delivery to ensure value is delivered to our customers

• Proactively provide demonstrations and Show and Tells

• Perform related duties as assigned within the scope of the role and as required by senior leadership

• Provide best practice oversight and input into the selection, evaluation and implementation of test tools and utilities

• Work with other Engineers to promote the capture and reuse of unit test level scripts, test stubs, drivers and other development test objects

• Provide ongoing thought leadership and technical guidance on the practical application and use of technical tools

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• 5+ years experience in testing using commercial and/or open source test tools across the testing pyramid

• Experience with Java

• Experience in API automation testing using Java, Spring Boot and Messaging Queues

• Experience with Integration Testing

• Experience delivering major pieces of work in a complex agile or DevOps delivery environment

• Practical experience in the design, implementation and execution of test solutions and frameworks

• Experience in CI/CD (CloudBees, Docker, OpenShift)

• Experience participating in a quality engineering community

• Experience with performance testing using Gatling, Dynatrace, Splunk and Oracle DB

• Experience with file based testing, IBM Messaging Queue, message encoding and decoding

• Knowledge of the payments domain and host systems is beneficial

• Experience with IBM Rational Integration Tester is helpful

• Experience leading cross functional squads while collaborating closely with developers to embed shift left quality practices

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:

• Flexible work arrangements.

• 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! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter. 

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities. 

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

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