Staff Software Engineer

• We're transforming the future of banking by leading a bold, product-driven shift that's redefining how technology powers CBA.

• You have a blend of deep technical expertise and architectural vision and know how to turn bold ideas into exceptional customer experiences.

• Together we're redefining how technology is built and delivered at scale. 

Do work that matters:

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.

This role puts you at the forefront of transforming customer experiences by solving real problems with cutting-edge solutions. Your work will shape innovative design and engineering solutions across key areas like customer onboarding, identity verification, international money transfers, and next-gen app experiences. It's a chance to make a real impact, build meaningful products, and help redefine how technology serves our diverse customer base.

Join a greenfield squad reshaping everyday banking for 17 million Australians, where every decision makes a difference.

See yourself in our team:  

Join our Everyday Banking Domain in the Retail Banking Technology Division and help shape the future of banking. We're hiring Staff Software Engineers to join a new squad focused on solving real customer problems through innovative, end-to-end solutions.

We're revolutionising engineering and delivery with a product-led, problem-first mindset. You'll work hands-on in product discovery and provide deep technical expertise to product and design on how tech can be used to better solve customer pain points.

We're interested in hearing from people who: 

• Turn product ideas into clear technical strategies, while staying hands-on in the codebase.

• Bring deep expertise in .NET, Java, or TypeScript, with experience building distributed systems, modelling complex domains, and designing platforms that scale by default.

• Own outcomes beyond features and build infrastructure that supports long-term growth.

• Enjoy solving tough production issues, and see every challenge as a chance to learn.

• Balance technical depth with team impact, elevate those around them and are trusted to solve the hardest problems.

Tech skills: 

We're looking for Staff Software Engineers with experience in one or more of the following:

• Backend: .NET or Java, Typescript and a willingness to learn .Net

• Frontend: NextJS and React.

• Architecture: Deep expertise in Microservices, GraphQL (Apollo), RESTful APIs, and domain-driven design.

• Databases: Postgres, MongoDB, Neo4j.

• CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines, Gitlab Runners

• Container: Docker and Kubernetes.

• Cloud: AWS, S3, SNS, SQS, EC2, Lambda, EKS.

• Security: OWASP Top Ten, ISO 27001.

Working with us:

Whether you're passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career with CommBank is for you.

We support our people with the flexibility to balance where work is done with at least half your time each month connecting in the Sydney office. We also have many other flexible working options available including changing start and finish times, part-time arrangements and job share to name a few.

Here, you'll thrive. You'll be supported when faced with challenges and empowered to tackle new opportunities. We really love working here, and we think you will too.

If this sounds like you, apply now

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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