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Job type
Full-time
Location
Sydney NSW
Full job description
Staff Software Engineer
You are a problem solver with a strong background in software engineering
We are a growing team within the bank and constantly involved in industry changing solutions
Together we will build tomorrow’s bank today, using world-leading engineering, technology, and innovation
Do work that matters
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will play a key role in driving the technical direction of our projects, with a primary focus on system architecture and design, implementation of best practices and reusable patterns, and endorse new designs and patterns for wider usage.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions using wide tech stack. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a passion for building robust systems.
See yourself in our team
As a member of the Operations Technology (Ops Tech) division, you will contribute to the technology products and services we deliver, from architecture, technical design and coding to deployment to operation. Our Ops Tech products and services are leveraged across many Business Unit Platforms within the Bank to deliver industry-leading software.
We’re interested in hearing from people who:
Have extensive experience in enterprise-level engineering
Pride themselves in having a Risk Mindset, are curious and life-long learners
Participate in create a culture focussed on accelerating the adoption of new and emerging technologies
Are confident in leading, developing and deploying high quality software solutions with comprehensive test coverage
Analyse business objectives and identify functional and non-functional requirements
Are able to design and implement technical solutions for functional and non-functional requirements
Are constantly providing support and mentoring other members of the team
Apply and promote industry best patterns and practices with focus on test automation
Take ownership of initiatives and assets and follow up to provide highest quality of customer service
Technical Skills:
We use a broad range of tools, languages, and frameworks. We don’t expect you to know them all but experience or exposure with some of these (or equivalents) will set you up for success in this team;
Programming experience with C#, .Net or Java
Cloud experience with AWS or Azure
Exposure to AI technologies, particularly around tooling enhancements will be valued.
Experience with CI/CD such as GitHub Actions, Artifactory and Azure DevOps.
Familiarity with DevSecOps environments and observability tools (Splunk, Grafana, Promethius, PagerDuty)
Test Automation experience, Unit/Integration/Acceptance/Performance testing experience in API.
Exposure to Security including identity management, encryption and public cloud security obligations is beneficial
Familiarity in event-driven architectures (Kafka, MQ) and orchestration (Apache Camel, Temporal, Mulesoft)
Working with us
Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive, and flexible workplace with flexible work locations. 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 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.
If this sounds like the role for you then we would love to hear from you. Apply today!
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 +8+ 6+6.
Advertising End Date: 16/07/2026
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
Job type
Full-time
Location
Sydney NSW
Full job description
Staff Software Engineer
You are a problem solver with a strong background in software engineering
We are a growing team within the bank and constantly involved in industry changing solutions
Together we will build tomorrow’s bank today, using world-leading engineering, technology, and innovation
Do work that matters
As a Staff Software Engineer, you will play a key role in driving the technical direction of our projects, with a primary focus on system architecture and design, implementation of best practices and reusable patterns, and endorse new designs and patterns for wider usage.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop scalable solutions using wide tech stack. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a passion for building robust systems.
See yourself in our team
As a member of the Operations Technology (Ops Tech) division, you will contribute to the technology products and services we deliver, from architecture, technical design and coding to deployment to operation. Our Ops Tech products and services are leveraged across many Business Unit Platforms within the Bank to deliver industry-leading software.
We’re interested in hearing from people who:
Have extensive experience in enterprise-level engineering
Pride themselves in having a Risk Mindset, are curious and life-long learners
Participate in create a culture focussed on accelerating the adoption of new and emerging technologies
Are confident in leading, developing and deploying high quality software solutions with comprehensive test coverage
Analyse business objectives and identify functional and non-functional requirements
Are able to design and implement technical solutions for functional and non-functional requirements
Are constantly providing support and mentoring other members of the team
Apply and promote industry best patterns and practices with focus on test automation
Take ownership of initiatives and assets and follow up to provide highest quality of customer service
Technical Skills:
We use a broad range of tools, languages, and frameworks. We don’t expect you to know them all but experience or exposure with some of these (or equivalents) will set you up for success in this team;
Programming experience with C#, .Net or Java
Cloud experience with AWS or Azure
Exposure to AI technologies, particularly around tooling enhancements will be valued.
Experience with CI/CD such as GitHub Actions, Artifactory and Azure DevOps.
Familiarity with DevSecOps environments and observability tools (Splunk, Grafana, Promethius, PagerDuty)
Test Automation experience, Unit/Integration/Acceptance/Performance testing experience in API.
Exposure to Security including identity management, encryption and public cloud security obligations is beneficial
Familiarity in event-driven architectures (Kafka, MQ) and orchestration (Apache Camel, Temporal, Mulesoft)
Working with us
Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive, and flexible workplace with flexible work locations. 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 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.
If this sounds like the role for you then we would love to hear from you. Apply today!
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 +8+ 6+6.
Advertising End Date: 16/07/2026
You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Staff Software Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer 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 Software Developer Jobs is a plus.
