Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."

We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same.

The Engineering Product Domain exists to increase technology's capacity, by streamlining and modernising the banks products.

Our mission is to equip teams with the guidance, tooling and advice they need to deliver sustainable and scalable solutions, by offering engineering products built for the future.

Within our domain sits the API Management team, providing a reliable, high-performance, and secure interface that empowers teams to develop and publish services easily.

Our team is currently focused on migrating to our new platform, Kong, enhancing security, and creating user-friendly documentation to support self-service. Our goal is to ensure the gateway meets user needs by emphasising automation and self-service, streamlining the API lifecycle, and perfecting the fundamentals to minimise rework. We aim to make service access effortless and enable seamless integration for APIs and web services.

This role offers the opportunity to join a team of highly experienced API Engineers with deep expertise in Apigee and Kong, proven migration experience, and strong technical leadership skills. You’ll work alongside experts driving migration projects to completion, shaping the long-term roadmap, and contributing hands-on while supporting other engineers in their work.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

This role can be based in Auckland or Wellington. It is a hybrid role with two days where you can work flexibly.

What are 5 day-to-day tasks the person in this role will complete?

Automation, Documentation, and Training:

Develop automation tools, maintain accurate API documentation, and create educational resources for internal and external users.

API Gateway Enhancements and Team Collaboration:

Improve API gateway features and contribute to team discussions to drive innovation and resolve challenges.

API Support (Rotational Basis):

Troubleshoot API issues and assist internal customer teams with problem resolution and technical support.

Agile Participation:

Take part in sprint planning, standups, backlog grooming, and refinement to support team productivity.

Cross-Team Collaboration:

Work with other teams to align API features with business needs and participate in internal customer meetings.

What is the team culture and environment like?

The team fosters a collaborative and supportive culture, emphasising technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement. With a focus on hands-on work, mentorship, and driving impactful migrations, the team values innovation, automation, and creating user-centric solutions. Everyone is encouraged to contribute to shaping the roadmap and delivering high-quality, scalable results while maintaining a strong sense of ownership and teamwork.

What projects / work will the candidate be working on now and into the next year?

The candidate will contribute to the final stages of an Apigee-to-Kong migration and the upcoming Axway-to-Kong migration. They will also play a key role in shaping the roadmap for future projects beyond these migrations.

What technical skills are REQUIRED for this role?

Looking for a candidate with a strong understanding of the API management lifecycle, API gateways (experience with Apigee or Kong is a big bonus), and API security, including AuthN, AuthZ, and OAuth2. Must have a solid grasp of how API consumer apps interact with APIs and identity providers (e.g., PING). Should be well-versed in DevOps, automation, and infrastructure as code, with experience in cloud-based products or services. Production support experience is a bonus, and the ability to hit the ground running is essential.

PLEASE NOTE: For internal reference, this role is Hay level 16.

Applications close at midnight, Wednesday 15 January 2025. The team will not be reviewing applications until after 13 January 2025.

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand

This is an exciting opportunity to join us!  We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it. 

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.”

Senior Technical Specialist - API Management

BNZ

Senior Technical Specialist - API Management

BNZ

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