Chief Engineer - Platforms & Developer Experience at Bendigo Bank

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Leadership, Cloud Infrastructure, Developer Tooling, System Design, Microservices, Distributed Systems, Programming Languages, Cloud Platforms, CI/CD, Automation Tools, Communication Skills, Collaboration Skills

Industry

Banking

Description

It starts here. With Bendigo Bank… and you. We’ve never been ‘just a bank’. Just like you should never be ‘just an employee’. We’re united in our belief that in banking, better can be bigger, and together we’re making it happen. About the opportunity Lead from the front and shape the future of technology. We're looking for a visionary Chief Engineer to join our team and lead our technical direction. In this crucial role, you'll be our most senior technical expert, responsible for driving our engineering strategy, fostering a world-class developer experience, and championing a culture of innovation. You'll act as the vital link between our architecture, delivery, and security teams, mentoring talented engineers and delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions that make a real impact (note this role has no direct reports). If you're passionate about technology and love empowering others to succeed, this is the role for you! In this role you’ll get to… * Shape and execute our technology roadmap, making key decisions that drive our technical vision forward. * Mentor and guide our engineering teams, promoting a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence. * Lead the delivery of critical projects, ensuring our systems are secure, scalable, and built to the highest standards. * Champion innovation by exploring and implementing new technologies and best practices across the board. * Collaborate closely with product, design, and business teams to ensure our technology perfectly aligns with our company goals. What you’ll bring to the role * Extensive experience in a senior technical leadership role (such as Principal engineer, Distinguished Engineer), with a natural ability for mentoring teams. * Deep technical knowledge and experience in building and managing Cloud Infrastructure at scale in a regulated environment. * Deep knowledge and experience in developer tooling and enablement. * Deep expertise in designing and building complex, scalable, and secure systems (think microservices and distributed systems). * Advanced skills in multiple programming languages, cloud platforms (like AWS), and CI/CD/automation tools. * A proven track record of successfully leading the design and delivery of major technical projects from concept to completion. * Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to make complex technical concepts easy for anyone to understand. So, why work with us? * Want big impact that matters? Here, you’ll know your work directly benefits the customers and communities we all serve. * Want to be more than just a number? Join a team that truly values you – and that gets more and more diverse every day. * Want career opportunity AND flexibility? Achieve both here, where we know that balance and progression go hand in hand. You’ll also get access to a great range of benefits, including: * Hybrid work? Flexible hours? A compressed work week? Our flexible work options are designed to suit your life. We offer flexible work options that put our people first. * Health and well-being support, including discounted gym memberships, private health insurance options, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family members. * Take your learning to the next level through opportunities like our corporate university ‘BEN U’ or at an external provider of your choice. We’re making better, bigger. And we’ll get there with you Could you be our newest team member? Now’s the time to set your sights even higher – on the future you and the future career you deserve. Please note shortlisting and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date, so don't delay apply now! We believe a diverse workforce supported by an inclusive culture is central to our success and we actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity of thought to our business. We support candidate requests for adjustment to accommodate an illness, injury, or disability to equitably participate in the selection process. Still in two minds? Research suggests 60% of women and underrepresented groups might stop here, even after getting as far as drafting an application. We believe that diversity makes every team stronger, so even if you don’t tick every box we still want to see your application! We love the support recruitment agencies give our businesses every day, however, we have got this. Our superstar talent advisors will reach out to our fabulous panel if we need a helping hand.

Responsibilities

The Chief Engineer will shape and execute the technology roadmap, mentor engineering teams, and lead the delivery of critical projects. They will also champion innovation and collaborate with product, design, and business teams to align technology with company goals.