🧭 Capability/ Tech Lead- Backend Focused Java preferred or similar tech

📍 Auckland CBD | Permanent | Hybrid flexible working

💰 Salary + Benefits | Provide Tech Leadership, developing coding standards and guidelines – forward looking role.

Here’s a rare opportunity to lead technical capability without the admin of direct reports. This is a leadership role-perfect for someone who still loves to get hands-on with code (circa 30-40%) but thrives when uplifting others, setting engineering standards, and shaping future tech decisions.

You won’t just be solving problems-you’ll be setting the playbook on how they’re solved.

🚀 Why This Role is Unique

• Blend of hands-on coding + architectural thinking
• No direct reports – influence through capability, not hierarchy
• Greenfield opportunity to help shape the dev practice, guidelines, and future tech direction
• Engage closely with Architects, POs, PMs, BAs, and testers across full delivery spectrum

🧱 Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Technical Lead/SME for a backend-focused engineering squad
• Contribute ~30-40% to coding, the rest focused on:
• Mentoring and coaching
• Defining and improving engineering standards
• Investigating new technologies and tools
• Collaborating with other Capability Leads to shape forward-looking tech direction

• Solve complex technical challenges in an environment where reverse-engineering and integration work is key
• Champion strong coding practices, documentation, and architecture-level decisions

🧠 What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years in backend development – Java preferred (C#/.NET also welcome)
• Experience with enterprise or third-party platforms (insurance, financial services a plus)
• Comfortable navigating systems with limited source code access
• Solid understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and modern integration patterns
• Familiarity with Azure or cloud environments from a dev point of view
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills – you’re pragmatic, positive, and not afraid to speak up
• Passion for mentoring, continuous improvement, and future-focused thinking

Ready to step into a strategic, influential role without stepping away from the code completely ?

Join a leading telco organisation driving continuous improvement in network performance and reliability.

Talent’s client is expanding their Network Engineering team and looking for two IP DevOps Engineers to play a key role in designing, implementing, and operating critical IP infrastructure that keeps millions of customers connected.

What you’ll be doing

• Design and deliver scalable, cost-effective network solutions aligned with architecture and operational standards.
• Manage capacity, lifecycle, and performance for IP platforms.
• Implement network changes, ensuring quality, testing, and reliability.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement across network operations.
• Participate in 24×7 on-call rotations and planned night work (within a standard 40-hour week).
• Contribute to roadmap and capital planning initiatives.

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years’ experience in telecommunications or ICT.
• Strong technical skills across MPLS, BGP, Ethernet, SDN, QoS, and firewall/security.
• Proven experience in network automation and DevOps practices.
• Solid understanding of ITIL and Agile methodologies.
• Tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• Excellent communicator who thrives in high-performing, collaborative teams.

Why you’ll love it

Join a high-performing network team focused on innovation, reliability, and performance. You’ll work in a supportive, collaborative environment that values flexibility, ownership, and continuous learning – all while contributing to one of New Zealand’s most critical network domains.

📅 Start: ASAP

📍 Location: Auckland (Hybrid working)

📆 Contract: Until 31 March 2026

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced IP or Network Engineer ready to take on a new challenge, hit Apply today – we’d love to hear from you!

Overview:

Our client is looking for a Software Developer experienced in .Net, C# and SQL to join them on a contract basis until June 2026.

Based in the heart of Auckland CBD, you’ll contribute to exciting projects, utilizing your skills to enhance application performance and security.

Hybrid working model.
Required Skills:

• Strong expertise in .Net and C#
• Strong experience with SQL and REST APIs
• Solid understanding of security practices for APIs
• Familiarity with software design patterns
• Hands-on experience with client-server and n-tier architectures

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with Cloud technologies
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies
• Familiarity with Blazor framework
• Previous exposure to the financial services industry

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Software Developer, ideally within financial services

Other Requirements:

• Contract duration through June 2026
• Hybrid work model requiring 3 days in the office per week
• There is a 2 week Christmas shut down period
• Rate up to $105 per hour + GST

We invite you to apply today!