Contract Java Developer

Why You’d Like It

• Contract role offering exciting, large scale challenges.
• Work with modern tools and cloud native architectures using AWS.
• Join a collaborative team focused on quality, innovation, and performance.
• Lead impactful work that directly supports road safety and compliance technologies.
• Flexible working hours and a fun, supportive team environment.

The Story
This fast-growing tech company is leading the way in road safety, compliance, and fleet management technology. With a high-performing SaaS platform built on AWS, the team is now seeking a seasoned Senior Java Developer to join them on a contract basis. You'll play a key role in developing scalable microservices and maintaining the health of a platform used by customers across New Zealand, Australia, and the USA.

Company Profile
Our client is a long standing leader in the telematics space, providing digital fleet management and compliance solutions to customers internationally. The team is known for its innovative culture, practical mindset, and commitment to building technology that has a real world impact. 

Your Role

• Design and develop microservices for a cloud-based SaaS application.
• Work in an agile team and take ownership of key backend components.
• Write high-quality, testable code and implement unit and automation tests.
• Use CI/CD tools to support fast, reliable deployments.
• Instrument code for observability and resolve issues across dev and production environments.
• Participate in code reviews and provide mentorship to junior developers.
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to ensure delivery aligns with user needs.

Your Fit

• 7+ years of backend development experience using Java.
• Proven experience with large-scale, distributed system design.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, with hands-on AWS experience.
• Familiar with SQL/NoSQL databases and common design patterns.
• Expert in applying best practices in CI/CD and system monitoring.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. If you are not a NZ Citizen, you must have the right of permanent residence or a valid work visa.

Does this sound like it could be the next role for you? Get in touch with Henry for a confidential discussion email [email protected] or call on 0274991187