Technical Lead - Integration

We are New Zealand’s largest general merchandise retailer, with over $3 billion in annual sales and a workforce of 12,000 people across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming. Proudly Kiwi-owned, we are committed to serving our communities and driving technological excellence within the retail sector.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Lead integration solution design & architecture, ensuring scalable, secure, and efficient implementations.
• Develop and maintain high-performance APIs and middleware using Java, Kafka, and cloud technologies.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, CI/CD automation, and integration best practices.
• Provide mentorship & technical guidance, fostering innovation and excellence across the team.
• Oversee the development of containerized applications, leveraging Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• Drive observability & monitoring, optimizing performance with tools like New Relic, Kibana.
• Collaborate with architects, business stakeholders, and developers to deliver integration solutions aligned with business goals.

What We’re Looking For:

• 10+ years of experience in software development & integration architecture.
• Expertise in Kafka, Azure API Management, microservices, Terraform, and cloud-based integration platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot 3, API security, and backstage integration templates.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes), and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with data governance tools like Snowflake (nice to have).
• Effective leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills.
• Passion for continuous learning and innovation

What We Offer:

• A dynamic, supportive team environment within a business that values and recognizes its people.
• Located on Auckland’s North Shore, with easy access to public transport and free parking.
• Exclusive team member discounts across our retail brands.
• The opportunity to lead, shape, and deliver impactful change in one of New Zealand’s most iconic retail businesses.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and play a key role in our integration landscape.