Senior Software Engineer - Integration
- University of Otago
- New Zealand
- Jul 30, 2026
Job Description:
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS GROUP
DIGITAL SERVICES | RATONGA MATIHIKO
Mō te tīma | About our team
The University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest University and is growing its digital capabilities to position for the future. To this end the organisation is transforming how we support our people.
Our People Pathway (OPP) is a major programme delivering a new Human Resources Information Management (Workday) system across the University.
Te mahi | The role
Working alongside the Workday programme team, internal technology specialists and implementation partners, you'll design, build and deliver robust, scalable integrations that support the successful implementation of Workday across the University.
This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a major digital transformation programme, modernising legacy integrations, developing solutions across cloud and on-premise platforms, and helping shape the University's future integration capability.
Key responsibilities include:
• Designing, building and delivering enterprise integrations and data pipelines.
• Modernising legacy Oracle integrations using contemporary integration patterns and architectures.
• Developing secure, scalable and sustainable integration solutions across a diverse technology landscape.
• Contributing to integration standards, practices and capability development across the University.
Kā pūkeka me kā wheako | Your skills and experience
We're seeking an experienced software engineer with a strong background in enterprise integration and a passion for solving complex technical challenges.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
• Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise integrations across the full delivery lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of integration patterns and technologies, including APIs, event-driven architecture, messaging, ETL, REST, SOAP, XML and JSON.
• Experience with data mapping, transformation and validation within complex integration environments.
• Experience with containerised applications and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, ideally Microsoft Azure.
• Understanding of integration security, authentication and secure data exchange.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across technical and business teams.
While not essential, experience supporting a Workday implementation or other enterprise HR, Finance or Payroll platforms, knowledge of Java and the Quarkus framework, experience in large, complex organisations, and exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices would be advantageous.
Pūroko | Further details
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), fixed-term position for two years, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.
We also welcome applications from candidates based elsewhere in New Zealand who can work remotely, with occasional travel to Dunedin as required.
The appointments range for this role is $99,364 to $107,888 per annum.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people, and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives are valued and respected.
For further information or to discuss the roles in confidence - please contact Geoffrey Hughes on the email address below.
Tono | Application
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter), please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2601145 will close on Sunday, 16 August 2026.
Applications may be reviewed upon receipt and the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information
Contact: Geoffrey Hughes
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
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Location: About Dunedin
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Job Description:
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS GROUP
DIGITAL SERVICES | RATONGA MATIHIKO
Mō te tīma | About our team
The University of Otago is New Zealand's oldest University and is growing its digital capabilities to position for the future. To this end the organisation is transforming how we support our people.
Our People Pathway (OPP) is a major programme delivering a new Human Resources Information Management (Workday) system across the University.
Te mahi | The role
Working alongside the Workday programme team, internal technology specialists and implementation partners, you'll design, build and deliver robust, scalable integrations that support the successful implementation of Workday across the University.
This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a major digital transformation programme, modernising legacy integrations, developing solutions across cloud and on-premise platforms, and helping shape the University's future integration capability.
Key responsibilities include:
• Designing, building and delivering enterprise integrations and data pipelines.
• Modernising legacy Oracle integrations using contemporary integration patterns and architectures.
• Developing secure, scalable and sustainable integration solutions across a diverse technology landscape.
• Contributing to integration standards, practices and capability development across the University.
Kā pūkeka me kā wheako | Your skills and experience
We're seeking an experienced software engineer with a strong background in enterprise integration and a passion for solving complex technical challenges.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
• Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise integrations across the full delivery lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of integration patterns and technologies, including APIs, event-driven architecture, messaging, ETL, REST, SOAP, XML and JSON.
• Experience with data mapping, transformation and validation within complex integration environments.
• Experience with containerised applications and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, ideally Microsoft Azure.
• Understanding of integration security, authentication and secure data exchange.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across technical and business teams.
While not essential, experience supporting a Workday implementation or other enterprise HR, Finance or Payroll platforms, knowledge of Java and the Quarkus framework, experience in large, complex organisations, and exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices would be advantageous.
Pūroko | Further details
This is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), fixed-term position for two years, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.
We also welcome applications from candidates based elsewhere in New Zealand who can work remotely, with occasional travel to Dunedin as required.
The appointments range for this role is $99,364 to $107,888 per annum.
The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people, and behaviours. This means that we honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives are valued and respected.
For further information or to discuss the roles in confidence - please contact Geoffrey Hughes on the email address below.
Tono | Application
To submit your application (including CV and cover letter), please click the apply button. Applications quoting reference number 2601145 will close on Sunday, 16 August 2026.
Applications may be reviewed upon receipt and the University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.
Additional Information
Contact: Geoffrey Hughes
Position details: Job Description
Further Information: Department Website
Create an email with a link to this vacancy: Create email
Location: About Dunedin
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