We’re partnering with Talent’s client to secure a skilled Golang Developer with a strong integration focus. This is a fast-moving opportunity for someone who thrives in modern, cloud-based environments and enjoys working across distributed systems.

With an urgent start and a tight-knit team, this role will suit a hands-on engineer ready to make an immediate impact in a collaborative, delivery-focused setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain integration solutions across platforms
• Develop high-quality backend services using Golang
• Work across cloud environments to deploy and scale solutions
• Collaborate with a small, distributed team to deliver outcomes quickly
• Contribute to best practices in integration architecture and development

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years’ professional software development experience
• Strong background in integration technologies and solutions
• Minimum 2+ years’ hands-on experience with Go (Golang)
• Proven experience working with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Ability to work effectively in remote or distributed teams
• Exposure to the telecommunications (telco) industry (highly desirable)

Contract Details

• Duration: Initial 5-month engagement
• Start Date: ASAP
• Type: Contract

Team & Culture

You’ll be joining a lean, highly collaborative team where autonomy and accountability go hand in hand. The environment is delivery-driven, supportive, and well-suited to engineers who enjoy solving complex integration challenges without heavy bureaucracy.

Why Apply?

• Immediate start on a high-priority project
• Work with modern tech in a cloud-first environment
• Join a focused, agile team with real impact
• Opportunity to contribute to telco-scale systems

What Next?

Keen to hear more? Apply now

Talent’s client is looking for a highly experienced Mainframe Systems Programmer to take ownership of critical CICS & MQ environments supporting high-volume, transaction-heavy systems. This is a long-term opportunity (5-year programme) where you’ll play a key role in ensuring performance, resilience, and stability across mission-critical platforms.
This role suits a true SME who enjoys working at depth in complex z/OS environments and being a go-to expert within a lean, high-impact team.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, upgrade, and maintain IBM CICS TS and IBM MQ on z/OS (SMP/E)
• Manage and optimise CICS regions (TOR/AOR/FOR) and CICSPlex SM environments
• Configure and administer MQ (Queue Managers, Channels, Clusters, QSGs)
• Monitor and tune performance using RMF/SMF, OMEGAMON, Sysview
• Troubleshoot complex incidents (abends, dumps, MQ issues, channel failures)
• Design and support high availability & disaster recovery solutions
• Drive automation (REXX, JCL, z/OSMF) and reduce manual overhead
• Implement and manage RACF/ACF2 security controls
• Partner with application, DB, and infrastructure teams on CICS-MQ integration

What You’ll Bring

• Deep expertise in CICS TS on z/OS (architecture, config, tuning)
• Strong experience with CICSPlex SM across multiple regions
• Proven background in IBM MQ (MQ Series) on z/OS
• Solid z/OS fundamentals: JCL, TSO/ISPF, SMP/E, JES2, SMF/RMF
• Experience with high-volume transaction processing environments
• Strong troubleshooting capability across CICS & MQ ecosystems
• Automation experience using REXX / JCL

Nice to have:

• Exposure to DB2, IMS, and modern integration patterns (APIs, Java/COBOL)
• Advanced dump analysis and IBM support engagement

Team & Culture

• Small, high-performing team (NZ + offshore collaboration)
• You’ll often be the local SME and key point of contact
• Strong focus on ownership, reliability, and collaboration
• Shared on-call model (with additional compensation)

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary
• Long-term stability – 5-year programme
• Hybrid working
• Paid on-call and standby allowances
• Opportunity to work on large-scale, mission-critical systems

If you’re a senior CICS/MQ specialist looking for a role where you can truly own the environment and make an impact then apply using link.

We’re seeking a Sales Executive to lead growth in the Data & Integration practice of a leading technology transformation partner. This is a newly created, pure sales role – evolved from account management and consulting – designed to bring focus, strategy, and accountability to go-to-market execution.

You’ll manage a mix of inherited pipeline (working alongside account managers to progress and close existing opportunities) and new business generation, selling across both public and private sectors. The work involves consultative, solution-led selling, engaging senior stakeholders, and turning initial project wins into long-term client partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive purposeful go-to-market sales for Data & Integration solutions.
• Build, qualify, and manage pipeline across new and existing accounts (~1,500 customers in the base).
• Partner with account managers to progress and close existing pipeline opportunities.
• Lead C-suite engagements, guiding pricing and objection handling, while drawing on technical specialists when needed.
• Respond to RFPs, prepare proposals, and deliver persuasive presentations.
• Position solutions spanning Microsoft Azure Fabric, Databricks, and Snowflake.
• Manage multiple deal types: tactical projects (~$50K), larger programmes (hundreds of thousands), and RFP-led strategic transformations.
• Convert project engagements into long-term support or continuous improvement agreements.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven success in selling data platforms or analytics solutions.
• Skilled in commercial negotiations, objection handling, and pricing discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to build and execute pipeline, balancing new business with existing accounts.
• Strong C-suite engagement skills, with the ability to influence senior decision-makers.
• Background in technology solutions; Microsoft ecosystem experience highly valued.
• Knowledge of Databricks and/or Snowflake advantageous.
• Experience in both private and public sectors preferred.

Deal Landscape

• Sales cycle: 2-4 weeks for small tactical projects, 6-8 weeks for typical engagements, and several months for large RFP-led programmes.
• Deal size: $50K tactical engagements through to multi-hundred-thousand-dollar projects.
• Engagement type: 9/10 projects evolve into ongoing support or continuous improvement contracts.
• Stakeholders: CIOs, CFOs, Heads of Data, and senior business leaders, supported internally by a strong technical team.
• Workload balance: Typically a blend of one major engagement plus smaller tactical opportunities.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary plus commission.
• Hybrid & flexible working arrangements.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Birthday leave & volunteer/community day.
• Discounted gym memberships & free annual flu jabs.
• Training, certifications, and career development opportunities.
• Cross-training into new technologies.
• Supportive, inclusive, and people-first culture with regular team events.

Why This Role?

This is a chance to join a business that has already invested in its technical capability and is now scaling its sales engine. You’ll have access to a large existing customer base, a strong delivery team, and proven solutions in the Microsoft, Databricks, and Snowflake ecosystems. For the right salesperson, this is an opportunity to own the Data & Analytics sales motion, close meaningful deals, and build lasting client partnerships

• Mt Wellington location/flexible working
• Initial contract till 30th June 2026
• Technical BA – Salesforce focus

As a Senior BA you will be working on delivering digital pieces of work that comes out from strategy meetings.
We are looking for a solid Senior Technical BA – write user acceptance stories, create acceptance plans. Experience converting business requirements to technical specifications that the developers/Architect can pick up and run with.

What you’ll be doing

• Translating strategy into clear, actionable delivery
• Writing high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria
• Creating acceptance plans and supporting delivery through to testing
• Engaging with stakeholders to unpack requirements and shape solutions
• Working closely with Solution Architects, Tech Leads, and Testers
• Navigating evolving priorities in a fast-moving environment

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience as a Technical Business Analyst
• Strong experience working across CRM platforms (Salesforce highly desirable)
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements developers can action
• Confident stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Solid experience working in Agile environments
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and shifting priorities
• Strong listening skills, able to connect the dots and bring clarity

Why this role?

• High-impact digital work tied directly to business strategy
• Strong technical environment with experienced delivery teams
• Variety, pace, and real ownership
• Flexible, collaborative team culture

Please note: shortlisted candidates must be present in New Zealand and have valid working rights.

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Opportunity knocks…

Our client is recruiting a Lead Business Analyst to work as part of an enterprise wide platform implementation. This role not only involves overseeing a team of Business Analysts but also requires a hands on approach to business analysis. You will play a crucial role in influencing and managing stakeholders and ensuring the successful alignment of cross-functional teams in this critical project.

Why you’re special…

• Proven experience as a Lead Business Analyst, you are able to lead a team whilst remaining hands on.
• For this role you must have banking, and more specifically, lending experience.
• You have worked on large transformation projects.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across a variety of teams including vendors.
• Strong hands-on business analysis capabilities, including the ability to document comprehensive business requirements.

What’s in it for you…

• Play a key role in a major enterprise transformation programme.
• Lead and mentor a team, whilst shaping how analysis is delivered across the programme and ensuring continuous improvement.
• Strategic and hands-on role – with high stakeholder visibility.
• Long-term project with strong runway.

Please note we are only able to consider candidates in NZ with relevant working rights for this role.

Join an industry leader developing innovative solutions for customer and client front-line portals.

You will play a pivotal role in architecting, designing, and implementing solutions that connect diverse systems and APIs.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience with MuleSoft and Java for backend development
• Strong proficiency in RESTful API development and integration
• Familiarity with end-to-end integration testing protocols
• Expertise in version control systems (preferably Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Experience working within an agile squad and familiarity with associated documentation and processes

This is an initial 6 month contract with opportunity for extension.

Please apply with an updated CV for a confidential chat.

About the role

This role suits an analyst ready to step up – taking responsibility for investigations, supporting response coordination, and contributing to SOC maturity.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead investigation of security alerts and incidents
• Coordinate and support incident response
• Identify gaps and improvements in detection and response
• Contribute to playbooks and continuous improvement
• Support on-call operations

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in a SOC role
• Strong incident investigation and response capability
• Experience with SIEM, EDR and cloud platforms
• Clear communicator who works well across teams and is highly adaptable

Are you passionate about creating seamless digital experiences that resonate with customers? Our client is on the lookout for a talented Digital Experience Designer to join their newly created customer design team.

This hybrid role is pivotal in transforming how customers interact with the brand across various digital touch points. As a bridge between innovative design and hands-on execution, you’ll play a critical role in crafting and implementing high-quality user experiences for the website, customer portal, mobile app, and more.

If you’re someone who thrives on enhancing user journeys and enjoys a collaborative, creative environment, we want to hear from you!

Required Skills:

• 3-5 year’s experience in UX/UI or front-end development, preferably in financial services, SaaS, or digital marketing
• Strong practical knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience working with CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Drupal, Sitecore)
• Proficient in responsive design and front-end accessibility standards
• Familiarity using Figma (or similar) for creating user interfaces and prototypes
• Ability to optimise layouts for desktop and mobile while ensuring visual consistency
• Understanding of UX testing techniques and iterative improvement processes

Nice to Have Skills:

• Familiarity with CRM and analytics tools (e.g., Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics)
• Experience working in Agile or cross-functional teams
• Basic graphic editing or animation skills (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects)
• Previous experience in the financial services sector

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Tertiary qualification in Digital Design, Front-End Development, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or relevant practical experience

If you are looking for support & autonomy within a fantastic culture, apply with an updated resume for a confidential chat.

Job Title: Senior Tester (Automation & Manual)

Location: Auckland CBD
Duration: 6 months minimum
Start Date: ASAP
Work Style: Hybrid (3 days on-site, remainder flexible)

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Senior Tester to join our clients team focused on driving transformational digital projects in Auckland CBD. In this role, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality solutions across diverse platforms through both manual and automated testing. If you excel in a collaborative environment and have a passion for quality assurance, this is a significant opportunity to contribute to impactful projects.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Contributing to various digital initiatives, including client portals, workflow enhancements, and CRM implementations.
• Performing extensive manual and automated testing with an emphasis on integration and end-to-end functionality.
• Conducting testing on APIs, message queues, data transformations, and file integrations.
• Supporting regression testing and managing automation suites within CI/CD pipelines.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven expertise in API and integration testing within Spring Boot, Mule, or Java environments.
• Proficiency in manual and automated testing using JUnit and Cucumber/BDD frameworks.
• Experience with REST API testing tools, particularly Postman.
• Solid understanding of test automation practices in CI/CD pipelines and regression suite management.

Nice to Have Skills:

• Familiarity with MuleSoft, Data Management Solutions (DMS), or SaaS platforms.
• Experience within the finance or insurance sectors is a plus.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies is advantageous.

If you are a proactive tester with a blend of manual and automation skills who is eager to work on digital transformation projects, we encourage you to apply! Please note we can only consider candidates in New Zealand with relevant work rights who are available within 2 weeks.

Opportunity knocks…

We are recruiting a Senior Business Analyst to join a key initiative within a financial services environment. This role will support a Salesforce project.

This role requires someone who can operate at a senior level, acting as the bridge between business and technology teams, confidently navigating both technical and business conversations to ensure successful delivery.

Why you’re special…

• Proven experience as a Senior Business Analyst within banking environments.
• Salesforce experience is essential, ideally within transformation or system migration initiatives.
• Ability to operate confidently between business and technology teams.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple teams.
• Strong technical analysis capability as well as business documentation, including experience producing integration requirements documentation.

What’s in it for you…

• Play a key role in a Salesforce implementation.
• High stakeholder engagement across business and technology teams.
• Opportunity to contribute to a critical system migration initiative.

Please note we are only able to consider candidates in NZ with relevant working rights for this role.

Opportunity knocks…

Our client is recruiting a Lead Business Analyst to work as part of an enterprise wide platform implementation. This role not only involves overseeing a team of Business Analysts but also requires a hands on approach to business analysis. You will play a crucial role in influencing and managing stakeholders and ensuring the successful alignment of cross-functional teams in this critical project.

Why you’re special…

• Proven experience as a Lead Business Analyst, you are able to lead a team whilst remaining hands on.
• For this role you must have banking, and more specifically, lending experience.
• You have worked on large transformation projects.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across a variety of teams including vendors.
• Strong hands-on business analysis capabilities, including the ability to document comprehensive business requirements.

What’s in it for you…

• Play a key role in a major enterprise transformation programme.
• Lead and mentor a team, whilst shaping how analysis is delivered across the programme and ensuring continuous improvement.
• Strategic and hands-on role – with high stakeholder visibility.
• Long-term project with strong runway.

Please note we are only able to consider candidates in NZ with relevant working rights for this role.

Opportunity knocks…

Are you ready to make a significant impact in a market leading, technology driven organisation? Our client builds digital platforms for practice management and are seeking talented Principal and Senior Engineers to join their expanding team. As they expand their customer base and enhance their platform, your expertise and innovative thinking will be pivotal in solving complex challenges and driving their growth.

Why you’re special…

• Senior or Principal level experience in Java and React; alternatively experience with Node.js or C# is considered.
• Demonstrated ability in architectural design, system thinking, and logic-driven problem-solving.
• Proven ability to use AI tools for coding assistance.
• Holistic understanding of both front-end and back-end development.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Ideally you will have experience in a software company, particularly in a growth-oriented environment.
• Previous involvement in cloud-based software solutions is required.

Other Requirements:

• Flexibility to work 2-3 days a week in-office on the North Shore.
• Availability to start between 6 AM and 8 AM would be ideal to ensure alignment with overseas teams.

What’s in it for you…

• 6 month contract with potential to extend
• We payroll fortnightly
• Access to Talent hosted networking events and market insights
• Join an organisation with a culture of trust, autonomy and technical excellence