Platform Engineer

Momentum JobAdder ·www.momentum.co.nz

Location Auckland, N/A, New Zealand
Work type Hybrid
Salary NZD 170,000 - 215,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
IT & Business Transformation
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Platform Engineer (Java, Spring Boot & TypeScript) | Auckland (Hybrid)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Full Stack / Platform Engineer to join a talented engineering team focused on improving developer productivity and building world-class internal developer platforms.

About the Role
This is a hands-on role where you'll leverage your expertise in Java Spring Boot, TypeScript and Backstage to create scalable backend services, reusable software templates, and self-service capabilities that enable engineering teams to move faster and more efficiently.
Working closely with platform engineers, DevOps specialists and product teams, you'll help shape and enhance the developer experience through modern engineering practices and platform capabilities.

Your key responsibilities include:
  • Developing robust backend services using Java Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
  • Designing and building Backstage Scaffolder templates to support self-service developer workflows.
  • Customising and extending Backstage through frontend and backend plugin development using TypeScript.
  • Integrating Backstage with enterprise tooling, APIs, source control platforms and internal services.
About You
You'll be a seasoned engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, enabling other developers, and building platforms that make software delivery easier and more efficient.  You'll bring:
  • 10–15 years' experience in software engineering, including at least 6–8 years working with Java Spring Boot and microservices.
  • Strong TypeScript development experience. Bonus: experience working with Backstage.
  • Proven experience building Backstage Scaffolder templates and custom plugins, and managing Backstage catalog entities, systems and components.
  • Solid understanding of REST APIs, microservices architectures and Git-based development workflows.
Bonus: Exposure to DevOps practices and tools such as CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, Azure, monitoring platforms and RBAC. Experience building and working with Development Portals. 

If you're passionate about platform engineering and creating seamless developer experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Today!

**Please note that only candidates currently based in New Zealand with the appropriate work rights will be considered.**

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Who is hiring for the Platform Engineer role?
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Where is the Platform Engineer job located?
The Platform Engineer role with Momentum JobAdder is based in Auckland, NZ. The role is hybrid-friendly.
Is the Platform Engineer role remote?
Yes — the Platform Engineer position at Momentum JobAdder is hybrid. Candidates based in NZ are preferred.
What does the Platform Engineer role pay?
Momentum JobAdder lists the Platform Engineer role at NZD 170,000–215,000 per year.
Is the Platform Engineer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Momentum JobAdder.
What experience level is the Platform Engineer role?
The Platform Engineer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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