- Immediate Start
- Wellington Based
- Join a successful and supportive team
We are helping our client and looking for a full stack Java developer to join a small product delivery team supporting the client's system.
You will be working with one other developer to maintain and improve the external facing portal used by our customers to request a Police vet and the back-end system used by the Vetting Services team to process the requests.
The portal is a Java application using the Wicket framework for the UI and the back-end application is Java with a JSP front-end.
Mō tēnei tūranga - About this role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Developer to join an already established a small team and willing to take on development tasks.
Your key focus on the role will be:
- Contribute to software development, including preparing and deploying releases across environments, performing system maintenance and upgrades, and developing new functionality as required.
- Actively participate in planning sessions and all relevant Agile ceremonies.
- Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
- Produce high-quality, comprehensive documentation (including user stories) that supports the delivery of new functionality as prioritized by the business.
Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years professional experience, with strong expertise in Java (Java 8) and solid front-end development skills in HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
- Experience with Wicket is an advantage but not essential.
- Proven knowledge and hands-on experience with Spring and Spring Boot (mandatory).
- Strong understanding of SQL; experience with DB2 is preferred but not required.
- Practical experience with Web Services and XML.
- Familiarity with WebSphere and/or OpenShift is desirable.
- Previous experience working with New Zealand Government Web and Technical Standards would be an advantage but is not essential.
Consultant
alison.huxford@programmed.co.nz
Reference number: 210339558
Profession:Information TechnologyDatabase Dev.
& Admin
Company: PERSOL
Date posted: 16th Oct, 2025