Our client has an immediate requirement for a seasoned professional Software Developer with 3+ years commercial experience to join their enterprise government entity in Wellington on a 24 month fixed term employment assignment. Your role will involve working with the development team and developing API's and interfaces to complement their existing Enterprise System Business Applications. To be successful in this role you will need to have the following skillsets and experience; Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven experience in API testing, using Azure APIM and Oracle SOA Proficiency in using testing tools such as Postman, GITHUB and Azure DevOps Strong understanding of API protocols (REST, SOAP) and authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT) Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Strong communication and collaboration abilities Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Preferred Skills you will need to succeed: Experience across both automated and manual testing frameworks. Extensive understanding of a wide range of testing methods and processes covering; regression testing, UAT, smoke testing, system testing, performance testing, functional testing, and unit testing. Knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure. Familiarity with the role automation plays in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Experience with configuring and using CI/CD solutions (e.g. Azure DevOps, GIT Hub Actions). Strong troubleshooting skills and a demonstrated approach to problem-solving. Proficiency in testing at data, systems, and UI levels. Prior experience with Postman, SoapUI tools If this sounds like your next challenge then we would love to have a chat with you. Please CLICK on the APPLY button or feel free to contact Craig Parsons on ******** for a confidential chat.