Senior Software Engineer

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We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer who will focus on automating operations tasks and reducing TOIL (manual repetitive work). The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in designing, implementing, and managing automation solutions that drive operational efficiency, observability and reliability.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions using a wide tech stack. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a passion for building robust systems.

As a member of the Corporate Services BU, FCO Platform – Sirius Delivery Technology Crew, you will contribute to the reliability and resiliency of the Sirius application.

• Software engineering principles and best practices to automate and streamline platform operations tasks
• Analyze existing workflows and identify areas with high levels of repetitive manual tasks
• Develop scripts and automation solutions to minimize TOIL within the engineering and operations teams
• Engineer to enhance observability practices, ultimately leading to improved Mean Time metrics within Incident Management
• Implement tools and processes to measure the effectiveness of TOIL reduction efforts
• Design, develop, and maintain robust automation frameworks and tools to streamline operations
• Monitor and improve the performance of automation systems and infrastructure
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code to support the automation of various platform-related activities
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration between platform operations and application development
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes to ensure the quality and reliability of the automated solutions

• Are passionate about building, developing and deploying high quality and secure software solutions
• Are actively involved in continuous learning, experimentation and innovation while contributing to the definition and governance of our standards and best practices
• Are ready to apply and promote industry best patterns and practices, driving high quality outcomes to solve core business objectives
• Constantly think outside the box and break boundaries to solve complex technical problems

We use a broad range of tools, languages, and frameworks. We don't expect you to know them all but experience or exposure with some of these (or equivalents) will set you up for success in this team.

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and robust software solutions using programming languages like Golang, Python, etc.
• Experience working in cloud environments (AWS)
• Experience in containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes and IaC tools
• Expertise in designing and optimizing complex CI/CD pipelines
• Skilled in automating infrastructure provisioning and configuration management
• Ability to add reliability features including automated safe releases and resiliency to an existing system
• Ability to integrate security practices (DevSecOps) into the pipeline
• Ability to debug complex production issues and identify proper root cause analysis

We offer a flexible, inclusive workplace with opportunities across Australia, including technology hubs in Melbourne and Perth. We support flexible work locations and arrangements including part-time options and job sharing.

If this sounds like the role for you, apply today. If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group, you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We're keen to support you with the next step in your career. We can provide accessibility support; contact HR Direct on if needed.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology