Identity Engineer | Ping Identity

Mō te tūranga | About the role

We are looking for a motivated and collaborative Identity Engineer to join our Digital Engineering team. This role sits within our Customer Identity and Access Management capability, where you will support the delivery of secure and seamless digital experiences for our customers.

As an Identity Engineer, you will help maintain and improve identity services that support our digital platforms. You will work closely with a supportive, cross functional team, gaining hands on experience while learning and growing your skills. There will be opportunities to contribute ideas, develop your capability, and build your experience in identity and access management.

This role is well suited to someone who enjoys problem solving, is curious about technology, and is keen to develop their career in a supportive team environment.

Ko tō mahi | What you’ll do

• Support the day to day running and maintenance of CIAM solutions to keep services stable and secure.

• Help monitor identity services and assist with resolving incidents and issues.

• Support release and deployment activities across environments.

• Work with engineering teams to help integrate identity services into applications.

• Contribute to improving processes, automation, and team ways of working.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as stand ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

• Follow standard processes for incidents, changes, and documentation.

• Participate in an on-call support roster with support from the team.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• Some experience in engineering, software, or a related field, or relevant study.

• Experience or exposure to Java, JavaScript, Groovy, or other scripting languages.

• Basic awareness of identity protocols such as OAuth, OpenID Connect, or SAML.

• Exposure to tools such as Git or CI CD platforms.

• Interest in learning Identity and Access Management (IAM) and how it supports digital experiences.

• Awareness of monitoring tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, or similar is helpful.

• Familiarity with Linux or willingness to learn.

• Exposure to any CIAM platform is preferred but not essential.

• A willingness to learn, ask questions, and develop new skills.

• A collaborative and positive team approach.

Nice to have

• Exposure to Ping Identity/ForgeRock.

• Awareness of Kubernetes or OpenShift.

• Interest in cloud and platform engineering.

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac

In addition to immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, you'll receive some great job perks and benefits including:

• 4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best

• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year

• Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme

• Growth and development – we provide opportunities for development and promote internal mobility

• Recognition - we recognise and reward our star performers

• School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday

• 2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter. 

The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities. 

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

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