Job 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:
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.
CommBank is recognised 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. Our Software team are the brains behind Australia’s number one banking app, Netbank, Cardless Cash, Comm Sec 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.
Here, you’ll turn your passion into reality. You’ll be working with modern technology on state-of-the-art projects to enable a seamless and unrivalled customer experience. You will build high quality, reliable solutions that determine how millions of people access their money and define future industry trends.
See yourself in our team
Institutional Banking and Markets (IB&M) is responsible for managing the Group’s relationships with major corporate and government clients and institutional investors, and provides a full range of capital raising, transactional and risk management products and services. Within IB&M technology our mission is to combine the next generation of technology, with leading banking and markets capabilities to help our clients succeed. We’re building empowered and autonomous engineering teams that are product focused and responsible for end-end delivery.
The role of Senior Platform Engineer is to design, build, run, and evolve tools, infrastructure, templates, and capabilities for the Murex platform that our other engineers use to deliver business value, and to write code that automates running our infrastructure and environments.
We’re interested in hearing from people who have
Collaboratively work with customer-facing product engineers to design, build, and run platforms that they can use to deliver customer value at greater quality, velocity, and safety.
Write software and tooling that automates the operations of our platforms, infrastructure, environments, and tooling.
Create a standardized set of tooling for deploying and running applications and setting them up with best practices.
Maintain the underlying infrastructure to ensure that it is reliable, secure, and scalable.
Make all platforms entirely self-service, secure, and available within minutes without human approval.
Write software to ensure that all deployment and operations are as automated as possible, using languages such as Python and Go, and automate the implementation of controls into our platforms.
Participate in cross-group activities to build a culture of one team, bar-raising both our engineering capability and our technology solutions to drive our strategy.
Tech Skills
We use a broad range of tools, methodologies, and frameworks. We don’t expect you to know them all but experience or exposure with some of these key technology skills will set you up for success in this team
Strong knowledge of Credit Risk and experience in configuring Credit Risk Engine.
Good knowledge in programming languages such as Python and Go.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins
Murex Related:
In-depth knowledge of the Murex platform, including its architecture, modules, and functionalities.
Experience in configuring and customizing Murex to meet specific business requirements.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Murex platform performance and functionality.
Familiarity with Murex integration with other systems and platforms.
Understanding of Murex data models and the ability to work with Murex data for reporting and analysis.
Experience in automating Murex processes and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Working with us
Whether you’re passionate about customer service, driven by software engineering, 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 each month 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 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 1800XXXXXX.
Advertising End Date: 11/07/2026
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:
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.
CommBank is recognised 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. Our Software team are the brains behind Australia’s number one banking app, Netbank, Cardless Cash, Comm Sec 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.
Here, you’ll turn your passion into reality. You’ll be working with modern technology on state-of-the-art projects to enable a seamless and unrivalled customer experience. You will build high quality, reliable solutions that determine how millions of people access their money and define future industry trends.
See yourself in our team
Institutional Banking and Markets (IB&M) is responsible for managing the Group’s relationships with major corporate and government clients and institutional investors, and provides a full range of capital raising, transactional and risk management products and services. Within IB&M technology our mission is to combine the next generation of technology, with leading banking and markets capabilities to help our clients succeed. We’re building empowered and autonomous engineering teams that are product focused and responsible for end-end delivery.
The role of Senior Platform Engineer is to design, build, run, and evolve tools, infrastructure, templates, and capabilities for the Murex platform that our other engineers use to deliver business value, and to write code that automates running our infrastructure and environments.
We’re interested in hearing from people who have
Collaboratively work with customer-facing product engineers to design, build, and run platforms that they can use to deliver customer value at greater quality, velocity, and safety.
Write software and tooling that automates the operations of our platforms, infrastructure, environments, and tooling.
Create a standardized set of tooling for deploying and running applications and setting them up with best practices.
Maintain the underlying infrastructure to ensure that it is reliable, secure, and scalable.
Make all platforms entirely self-service, secure, and available within minutes without human approval.
Write software to ensure that all deployment and operations are as automated as possible, using languages such as Python and Go, and automate the implementation of controls into our platforms.
Participate in cross-group activities to build a culture of one team, bar-raising both our engineering capability and our technology solutions to drive our strategy.
Tech Skills
We use a broad range of tools, methodologies, and frameworks. We don’t expect you to know them all but experience or exposure with some of these key technology skills will set you up for success in this team
Strong knowledge of Credit Risk and experience in configuring Credit Risk Engine.
Good knowledge in programming languages such as Python and Go.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins
Murex Related:
In-depth knowledge of the Murex platform, including its architecture, modules, and functionalities.
Experience in configuring and customizing Murex to meet specific business requirements.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Murex platform performance and functionality.
Familiarity with Murex integration with other systems and platforms.
Understanding of Murex data models and the ability to work with Murex data for reporting and analysis.
Experience in automating Murex processes and workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Working with us
Whether you’re passionate about customer service, driven by software engineering, 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 each month 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 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 1800XXXXXX.
Advertising End Date: 11/07/2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior System Engineer (Murex) position is now open for candidates interested in the Bank Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Bank Jobs is a plus.
