Staff Software Engineer at Commonwealth Bank

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Leadership, Software Solutions, Full-Stack Development, React, Next.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, .NET, C#, Distributed Systems, SQL, NoSQL, AWS, CI/CD, DevSecOps, Big Data

Industry

Financial Services

Description

You are collaborative and enjoy solving analytical problems to help our team to reach highest potential We are a team of big thinkers who are engineering the future of banking Together we will innovate the future of banking using world-leading technology and innovation, with state-of-the-art AI Powered Engineering solutions 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. Our engineering teams are the brains behind Australia’s number one banking app, Netbank, Cardless Cash, CommSec Pocket and Spend Tracker. We go beyond a passion for web and mobile development, creating reliable APIs at a unique scale in Australia. And you could be a part of that journey. See yourself in our team The Affluent Growth Crew is a cross-functional team within CBA’s Wealth & Private domain, dedicated to delivering Australia’s leading digital wealth proposition for mass affluent and high net worth (HNW) customers. Our purpose is to empower customers to manage, grow and protect their wealth with confidence, combining innovative technology, deep customer insight and seamless digital experiences. We plan to deliver AI-powered experiences, portfolio tracking and benchmarking, exclusive pricing and access to partner discounts, all designed to simplify wealth management and help customers achieve their financial goals. By leveraging our diverse team, modern engineering practices and a relentless focus on customer outcomes, we’re redefining what’s possible in banking and investing for Australia’s mass affluent and HNW segments. We’re interested in hearing from people who can Play a key technical leadership role within the Crew, supporting Engineering Managers and the Crew Tech Lead and gaining exposure to strategic decision-making and opportunities to lead cross-crew technology initiatives Are passionate designing, developing and deploying high quality software solutions Have experience with the full software development lifecycle and delivery using Agile practices Collaborate and communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand business requirements, develop technical solution designs and explain complex technical concepts in plain English Leverage AI tools like Claude Code and Roo/Cline to augment engineering workflows and accelerate delivery Champion technical excellence through active mentoring and coaching, empowering engineers to grow and lead with confidence Have solid hands-on experience in a banking domain will be advantageous Are constantly thinking outside the box and breaking boundaries to solve complex technical problems Demonstrate deep personal curiosity and a commitment to lifelong learning and adaptation —constantly seeking new knowledge, embracing change and inspiring others to do the same. Technical skills We’re looking for an engineer with strong Full-Stack foundations. You might not tick every box, every time, but you bring depth in several of these areas and a willingness to learn the rest: Front-end expertise: Hands-on expertise building and evolving complex front-end applications at scale using React / Next.js, with deep knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript, component architectures, performance optimisation and accessibility standards. You bring strong architectural judgement to front-end design, state management, and cross-application patterns, and can guide teams in building consistent, maintainable UI foundations. Experience shaping front-end best practices, mentoring engineers, and elevating the quality of large customer-facing experiences is highly regarded. Back-end development: Proven ability to architect, build and operate high-scale, secure services and APIs using .NET (C#/.NET Core), with experience in distributed system design, database modelling (SQL/NoSQL), event-driven patterns and integration at scale. You can define and evolve service boundaries, guide technical direction across squads, and drive improvements in performance, reliability, observability and security. Experience influencing cloud-native (preferably AWS) service patterns, microservices architectures and platform standardisation is highly valued. Full-Stack delivery: Demonstrated capability delivering end-to-end solutions, integrating front-end and back-end components with strong engineering discipline. You bring deep expertise in CI/CD, test automation (unit, integration, E2E), DevSecOps, and infrastructure-as-code, and can establish patterns that uplift delivery quality and velocity. Experience coaching engineers, driving cross-squad design decisions, and embedding SRE and operability principles into full-stack delivery practices is highly regarded Big Data: Demonstrated expertise building and operating high-throughput data pipelines on AWS (e.g. EMR, Glue, Flink/Kinesis), with a strong grasp of distributed systems fundamentals such as partitioning, back-pressure, fault tolerance and performance tuning. You can provide architectural direction, execute and advise on data modelling and governance, improve data engineering practices across squads and integrate scalable, secure data workflows. Working with us Whether you’re passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career with us is for you. We support our people with the flexibility to balance where work is done with at least half their time connecting in 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. Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive, and flexible workplace with flexible work locations. We’re looking for people who truly live our values: Care, Courage and Commitment and we’ll offer you great opportunities to develop your career with us. 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. 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: 28/02/2026 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 role involves playing a key technical leadership role within the crew, supporting management and leading cross-crew technology initiatives. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and deploying high-quality software solutions while championing technical excellence through mentoring.