Integration Technical Lead, Auckland

Join to apply for the Integration Technical Lead role at Foodstuffs North Island Limited About Us Kia ora. We’re Foodies. You know New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square right? That’s us! With 300+ stores and over 24,000 Foodies across Te Ika-a-Maui, our North Island Co-op has the privilege of helping New Zealanders get more out of life. Locally owned, we reflect the communities we serve, and we celebrate our people - our taonga, every day for being uniquely them.Our Support Centre is 1,000+ people strong, which includes 300+ IT employees, who all play a vital role in ensuring the cogs of our Co-op stay turning and our systems stay‘byte’-sized and ‘bug’-free. Shape the Future of Integration — Build, Lead, and Inspire About The Role If you're passionate about building exceptional backend systems and leading teams to do their best work, this is your stage. As an Integration Tech Lead within our Customer Domain Services Team, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our integration stack — designing scalable, high-performing microservices, mentoring a talented team of engineers, and setting new standards for engineering excellence. You’ll work with modern tools and practices, bring big ideas tolife – and help drive real impact across the business.Responsibilities Lead the design and development of robust, scalable microservices that deliver outstanding customer experiences. Lead and manage a skilled team of Software Engineers, supporting their growth, performance and other day to day line management activities. Define and evolve our integration technology roadmap, staying aligned with industry best practices and innovation.Turn high-level concepts into smart, sustainable solutions with a focus on quality, scalability, and speed. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, with strong engineering practices like monitoring, automated testing, and resilience baked into everything we build. What We Offer Free carparking including 36 free EV plugsSouthern cross health insurance, Foodies superannuation scheme Onsite café with subsidised meals, mini mart, 5% discount at our retail stores Flexible working options, a day off on your birthday, long service leave Inhouse learning and development programmes and courses, flu vaccinations, and social network groups (we call them Tribes)About You You’re not just a tech expert — you’re a natural leader who knows how to build smart solutions and bring people along for the journey. You have a passion for crafting scalable, high-performing integrations, thrive in fast-paced environments, and know how to turn big ideas into real, working systems. Whether you’re deep in code, coaching your team, or solving a tough integration challenge, you bring energy, curiosity, and a drive to deliver your best every day.You’ll Thrive In This Role If You Have A tertiary degree in Technology and experience across integration, microservices, and cloud-native environments. Strong coding skills with Java microservices (Spring Boot, Node.js/Koa), and a good understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, and XML. A passionfor automation, BDD/TDD practices, and building robust CI/CD pipelines.Leadership experience— mentoring, guiding, and developing a team of Senior Software Engineers, conducting reviews. Experience with tools like Git, Docker, Kubernetes, and monitoring platforms like Grafana, Splunk, or New Relic. Ability to collaborate and influence in an Agile/SCRUM environment, even in complex situations.This is your opportunity to lead from the front and grow alongside a team that’s ready to change the game. Join us and help redefine what great integration looks like — for today, and for the future. Our Commitment We focus on Diversity&Inclusion and welcome courageous behaviour, togetherness, and our people’s best selves. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, health needs, or neurodiversity. For accessibility support during the recruitment process, contact .#J-18808-Ljbffr