Engineering Manager at Commonwealth Bank

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Engineering, Golang, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, CI/CD, AWS, Agile, Observability, AI, Machine Learning, Data Engineering, ETL, Data Modelling, Technical Leadership, Communication

Industry

Financial Services

Description

We are a growing team within the bank and constantly involved in industry changing solutions You will be part of an innovative environment with likeminded individuals Together we can place customers at the centre of what we do Do work that matters CommBank is recognized 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. Here, you’ll get to turn your passion into reality, working with new technology on state-of-the-art projects to enable a seamless and unrivalled customer experience. Born curious, you’re constantly learning and are eager to share the latest tech, insights and ways of working with your team. Honing your craft is something that happens inside and outside of work and you’re a passionate and active member of the broader software engineering community. See yourself in our team You’ll join the Service Management Modernisation (SMM) Program, a strategic initiative driving DevSecOps transformation across the bank. Our mission is to simplify and automate operational processes, empowering service owners and engineers to focus on innovation. You’ll work closely with a newly formed squad embedded in SRE Engineering, collaborating with a Product Manager and engineers across business units to solve real-world challenges through automation, data, and AI. Who you are You’re a big thinker, problem solver and challenge seeker. You enjoy the satisfaction of writing elegant and efficient code using leading engineering practices. The Engineering Manager will lead initiatives to automate and optimise governance control processes across critical IT domains. This role is responsible for identifying opportunities to eliminate manual operations and delivering scalable solutions that enhance compliance, efficiency, and resilience. Key Responsibilities Actively seek out and prioritise initiatives that reduce manual effort in governance controls. Drive end-to-end delivery of automation solutions aligned with organisational standards and regulatory requirements. Implement solutions to streamline processes for areas such as but not limited to: End of Support (EOS) lifecycle management Configuration Management Database (CMDB) accuracy and integrity Change Management workflows IT Asset Management (ITAM) processes Leverage AI and machine learning to solve complex problems and enhance automation capabilities. Lead and mentor engineering teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. Partner with stakeholders across Technology, Risk, and Operations to ensure alignment and adoption. Champion best practices in automation, governance, and engineering excellence. Tech skills You will need to be across a broad range of tools, languages, and frameworks. We don’t expect you to know them all deeply but experience or exposure to some of these will set you up for success in this team: Skills & Experience Software Engineering: Expert in at least one programming language (e.g., Golang, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python). Golang is preferred. Strong experience with modern software development practices, including source control and CI/CD using tools such as GitHub Actions, TeamCity, Jenkins, Octopus Deploy, or similar. Strong public cloud experience in AWS with diverse experience across services Experience with the full software development lifecycle and Agile delivery practices Excellent operational experience in observability (Logging and monitoring) Proven ability to provide mentoring and technical leadership to engineers. Strong presentation, verbal communication, and written communication skills. Experience leveraging AI/ML technologies to automate processes and solve complex engineering challenges. Nice to have: Background in data engineering, including experience with data pipelines, ETL processes, and data modelling. 5+ Years in prior SRE management or software development management roles 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 our 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. Talk to us about how these arrangements might work for you. Here, you’ll thrive. You’ll be supported when faced with challenges and empowered to tackle new opportunities. We’re hiring engineers from across Australia and have opened technology hubs in Melbourne and Perth. We really love working here, and we think you will too. If you're ready to take your engineering skills to the next level, apply now and become a part of our exceptional team! 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. We're aware of some accessibility issues on this site, particularly for screen reader users. We want to make finding your dream job as easy as possible, so if you require additional support please contact HR Direct on 1800 989 696. Advertising End Date: 09/12/2025 Whether you’re passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career with CommBank is for you. Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive and flexible workplace. 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 every day. 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.

Responsibilities

The Engineering Manager will lead initiatives to automate and optimize governance control processes across critical IT domains. This role is responsible for identifying opportunities to eliminate manual operations and delivering scalable solutions that enhance compliance, efficiency, and resilience.