Senior Mobile Engineer - iOS or Android Contractor
westpacnz
| Company | westpacnz |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | 2 Locations |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 6 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
Description
About us
At Westpac New Zealand, our purpose is to Help New Zealanders Succeed. As a Bank and one of New Zealand's leading employers, we are passionate about helping people. We are taking action today to create a better future for the people who bank with us, work with us, invest in us or are part of our broader communities.
Mō te tūranga | About the Role
Westpac is transforming its mobile experience for customers. This role is responsible for end‑to‑end delivery of production mobile solutions - from shaping technical approach and implementation through to testing, release and operational support - while championing code quality, security and sustainable reduction of technical debt.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain applications and integration solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly, ensuring system stability and participating in after-hours support when required.
• Ensure best practice in design, coding standards, performance and security.
• Collaborate with project teams from concept through delivery to ensure solutions meet business and technical requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and peers.
• Create and maintain documentation throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to support transparency and knowledge sharing.
• Implement changes aligned with design specifications and evolving business needs.
• Analyse recurring issues and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Maintain and refine support procedures to ensure resilience and minimize downtime.
• Contribute to release and deployment processes, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with governance standards.
• Implement automated testing and ensure high-quality code through code reviews and continuous integration practices.
Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?
• At least 5+ years of professional engineering experience in iOS or Android mobile app development.
• Experience in DevOps such as CI/CD pipelines, containerisation and deployment automation.
• Proficient in unit testing, code reviews, and debugging.
• Ability to break down complex problems and deliver practical solutions.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles.
• Integrates AI effectively into engineering workflows to improve quality and efficiency, demonstrates strong judgement on appropriate use, and coaches others on responsible AI practices.