Chief Engineer

4 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Westpac Group Full time

Join Us as Chief Engineer – Lead the Future of Data at UNITE

This role will play a crucial part in the UNITE team. UNITE is our business-led, tech-enabled transformation, and a key priority for the Group. UNITE aims to deliver 'one best way' to simplify processes, systems, and technology to improve customer experience and ease for our people.

What's the role?

We're seeking an energetic and visionary Chief Engineer to join our UNITE Data Engineering team. This is a rare opportunity to shape the data transformation of a once-in-a-generation program. If you possess deep expertise in data engineering, automation, ETL, and delivery, and are passionate about leading high-performing teams, this role is for you. Join us in Sydney or the Gold Coast to help simplify systems, enhance customer experiences, and drive innovation across the Group.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and implement engineering, DevOps, and quality strategies aligned with Westpac and Data Platforms.
  • Lead technical roadmaps and contribute to long-term strategic planning in collaboration with enterprise architecture and senior leadership.
  • Mentor and supervise engineering and solution design teams, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
  • Set objectives, conduct performance reviews, and provide coaching to support team growth and success.
  • Ensure teams are equipped with the right tools, skills, and resources for high performance.
  • Oversee end-to-end delivery of engineering projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and risk management.
  • Conduct technical reviews and provide final approvals on designs and specifications.
  • Promote innovation and the adoption of emerging technologies.
  • Act as the key technical liaison across engineering leadership, architecture, and delivery teams.

What do I need?

  • Strong engineering leadership in modern digital environments, applying agile and DevOps principles—ideally within finance.
  • Deep understanding of data platforms and emerging technologies, with a focus on customer-centric design and meaningful user experiences.
  • Expertise in data engineering tools and technologies like Teradata, Informatica, Hadoop, Synapse, Python, and PySpark.
  • Experience in data transformation, innovation, and delivering user-friendly digital solutions.
  • Ability to build cross-functional partnerships and align engineering with business goals.
  • Proven communication and presentation skills, including delivering to GM-level audiences.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to pragmatically balance delivery pressures with architectural objectives.
  • Ability to exercise governance and drive best practices across engineering teams.
  • Passion for mentoring, stakeholder engagement, and continuous learning.

We're committed to becoming our customers' #1 banking partner for life and are looking for passionate people to help us achieve that goal. In return, we aim to make Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are some benefits:

  • Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including employee-only mortgage rates
  • Flexible work arrangements for better work/life balance, with various leave options including Culture, Lifestyle, and Wellbeing leave.
  • Tailored learning and development opportunities to grow your career within the bank.
  • Opportunities to give back through our volunteering initiatives.

Create your future today

To get started, click on the APPLY or APPLY NOW button.

We value an inclusive community. We welcome everyone regardless of age, gender, background, or abilities. We also support veterans, Indigenous Australians, and neurodiverse individuals.

If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, visit the "People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements" page on our website for more info and contact details.

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