Staff Software Engineer

We're building tomorrow's bank today, which means we need creative and diverse engineers to help us redefine what customers expect from a bank. Envisioning new technologies that are still waiting to be invented and reimagining products that support our customers and help build Australia's future economy.

CommBank is recognised as leading the industry in IT and operations with its world-class platforms and processes, agile IT infrastructure, and innovation in everything from payments to internet banking and mobile apps. Our Software team are the brains behind Australia's number one banking app, Netbank, Cardless Cash, Comm Sec Pocket and Spend Tracker. And you could be a part of that journey.

• As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll work in a cross-functional squad responsible for the technical design, development, and rollout of key enhancements to our end-users and provide technical squad leadership.
• Drive outcomes that define future industry trends with a passion for outstanding user experience and the ability to solve complex problems to develop high-quality technical solutions.

• Have a passion for developing and deploying high-quality software solutions with comprehensive test coverage while leading the team with the technical strategy.
• Are ready to execute state-of-the-art coding practices, driving high-quality outcomes to solve core business objectives and minimise risks.
• Have experience with full-cycle development and delivery using Agile practices with a focus on React, API design, etc.
• Contributes to a culture where quality, excellence and openness are championed.
• Have natural drive to educate, communicate and positively influence various stakeholder groups.
• Provide technical leadership to junior engineers, create a culture of ownership, and share knowledge to uplift software development practices.
• Lead teams and collaborate to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Play a key role in driving the adoption of Generative AI, designing scalable systems, reusable patterns, and engineering best practices in this fast-evolving space.

• Backend: Node.js, JavaScript, NestJS, REST APIs, microservices
• Frontend: React (preferred) or similar frameworks
• Databases: SQL (MSSQL, Oracle, Aurora) and NoSQL design/programming
• API testing: Postman, curl
• Testing Automation: selenium, playwright, cucumber, cypress, allure
• Experience in Microservices, RESTful API design
• Development Tools: GitHub, Jira, Confluence, Agile methodologies
• CI/CD: TeamCity, Urban Code Deploy, GitHub Actions
• AWS: Lambda, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, Serverless, Step Functions
• Security: Certificate management, vulnerability assessment, secrets management
• Monitoring: Splunk/Observe, Grafana, Prometheus, AppDynamics

We support our people with the flexibility to balance where work is done with at least half their time each month connecting in office.

Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive, and flexible workplace with the ultimate flexibility to work from any of our engineering hubs within Australia. One where we're driven by our values, and supported to share ideas, initiatives, and energy. One where making a positive impact for customers, communities and each other is part of our everyday.

If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), 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.

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