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Nicholas Taylor

Freemans Bay,Auckand

Summary

Seasoned Senior Java Developer with extensive experience at Air New Zealand, specializing in operational systems. Over the years, I have played a pivotal role in designing and delivering robust, scalable solutions that enhance customer experience, and drive operational efficiency. I specialize in translating complex business requirements into effective technical solutions, ensuring systems work cohesively to support operational goals, and enhance decision-making. Passionate about continuous improvement, I thrive in collaborative environments, and am committed to building technology that makes a meaningful impact.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Software Engineer

Air New Zealand
, Auckland
05.2025 - Current
  • Provided technical support and debugging assistance to junior developers.
  • Integrated third-party APIs into existing systems.
  • Developed, tested, and maintained software applications using Java technologies.
  • Optimized databases to improve query performance.
  • Resolved complex issues related to software applications quickly and effectively.
  • Addressed after hours on-call incidents promptly to minimize disruption and uphold service reliability.

Digital Intern

Air New Zealand
Auckland
11.2017 - Current
  • I am currently in the middle of a digital internship with Air New Zealand working as a Junior Software Engineer for Enterprise Products.
  • Our team mainly takes care of employee facing products from software licensing/support work to new software innovations to aid our fellow employees and cabin crews.
  • I am independently working on a couple of projects including an Enterprise Search Appliance for the companies vast intranet and a rather simple yet effective mobile application for cabin crews to carry out pre flight checks and request inventory on board planes.

Junior Software Engineer

Air New Zealand
, Auckland
01.2018 - 05.2021
  • Resolved bugs to enhance software functionality and user experience.
  • Optimized application performance to improve efficiency and responsiveness.
  • Modernized applications to align with current technological standards and user expectations.

Education

BCMS (Honours) - Computing and Mathematical Sciences

University of Waikato
Hamilton
05.2025

NCEA Level 2 -

Katikati College
Katikati
12.2014

Skills

  • Java programming and multithreading
  • Performance optimization
  • Spring Framework and microservices
  • RESTful API development
  • Apache Kafka and event streaming
  • AWS
  • CI/CD and DevOps tools
  • Database technologies including SQL and NoSQL
  • Monitoring tools

Timeline

Senior Software Engineer

Air New Zealand
05.2025 - Current

Junior Software Engineer

Air New Zealand
01.2018 - 05.2021

Digital Intern

Air New Zealand
11.2017 - Current

BCMS (Honours) - Computing and Mathematical Sciences

University of Waikato

NCEA Level 2 -

Katikati College

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