Chief Software Engineer

4 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Commonwealth Bank Full time
  • Y ou are in your element when given the autonomy to assemble your own high-performance engine with the latest tools , componentry and team

  • We are passionate about designing and implementing scalable efficient software system

  • Together we can bring the power of AI Engineering to solve the toughest business problems

Do work that matters

We are building the bank of tomorrow today , which means we need world class Engineers to help us modernise and rebuild our legacy monolithic environment over the coming years. We want a ll of our engineers t o be a n empowered source of ideas, and follow the Full Cycle model, where engineers are involved in Design, Build, Challenge and Run.

This is a significant opportunity to help craft Engineering at CommBank . You will be given the opportunity to b e impactful and deliver En gineering at scale which will make a material difference to our customers, employees and the community in general.

See yourself in our team

We are the process engine room supporting the fulfilment of a wide range of products for CBA's Retail, Commercial and Institutional customers, along with running regulatory operations and Group regulatory projects.

Are you passionate about leading innovative technology initiatives that create meaningful customer experiences? Then this is your chance to drive lasting impact by shaping the future of digital technology for our customers.

Our customer-centric goals are clear:
- Unlock dependable, seamless digital experiences that enhance customer value.
- Increase delivery speed by simplifying complex legacy systems.
- Ensure always-on, reliable channels supported by cutting-edge , resilient technology.

As a Chief Engineer, you'll play a key leadership role in guiding technical strategy and driving solutions for the most complex business problems . With a strong security-first mindset, y ou'll en sure t hat every line of code is built for resilience. Y ou'll al so lea d by example, mentoring and inspiring others to develop their engineering skills and create world-class applications.

We're interested in hearing from people who:

  • Thrive on building large-scale enterprise software and have the experience to prove it.

  • Bring a broad technical experience with a strong foundation in engineering .

  • Have successfully led teams through multi-year builds, ideally in a similar role at an enterprise level or as a CTO at a scaleup or ASX 200 listed organisation.

  • Have hands-on experience guiding teams in a DevSecOps model, ensuring security is integrated from the start.

  • Take a pragmatic approach to addressing technical debt, balancing commercial needs and technical priorities.

  • Can identify , secure support for and execute on a clear technical direction and strategy.

  • Have a track record of solving complex technical challenges, including implementing new tooling and sunsetting obsolete systems.

  • Encourage risk-taking, challenge the status quo constructively, and foster collaboration across diverse, inclusive teams.

Skills Required:

This is a hands-on, highly technical role, and you'll thrive if you have experience across a range of technologies, tools, and frameworks, including:

  • Building applications both on-premise and in cloud environments. You will be language agnostic but you will be familiar with any of the following :
    - Frontend: React , Angular, mobile native
    - Backend: Java , Typescript, dot net core, C#
    - Database: Experience with structured and unstructured, from both an admin and usage perspective.

  • Designing and implementing large scale systems .

  • Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to ensurebest practice engineering is followed.

  • Ensuring quality with automated testing (Unit Testing and Regression Testing).

  • Designing robust and secure solutions and systems with a focus on Application Security and Observability.

  • Maintaining code quality through peer programming, code reviews, and automated release management.

  • Leading teams and mentoring engineers to develop their technical and leadership skills.

Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive and flexible workplace.We are working hard to recruit people who represent the diversity of our customers and society. If you're excited about this opportunity but you don't meet every single requirement, or your experience doesn't align perfectly, we still want to encourage you to send in your application. You may just be the perfect candidate for this opportunity or another within CommBank.

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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