Principal/Lead Software Engineer (Networks)

Principal/Lead Software Engineer (Networks)

• We're embarking on an engineering transformation program and ready to push the boundaries   

• You will be responsible for delivering best in class engineering end-user experiences 

• Together we will build tomorrow’s bank today, using world-leading engineering, technology, and innovation 

Do work that matters

The GTS Networks team is responsible delivering, supporting and continuously improving the Bank’s Global Network and Security services.

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to join our fast-paced team. As a Principal Engineer, you will play a key role in driving the technical direction of our projects, with a primary focus on software architecture and design.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and govern network software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Software Engineering, rich experience on architecture and design of technical solutions and consumption patterns, and a passion for building robust systems.  

See yourself in our team

The Network Enterprise Architecture team is responsible for defining and driving the architectural outcomes required to meet our business outcomes today and in the future.

As a member of the Global Technology Services (GTS), you will contribute to the technology products and services we deliver, from architecture and technical design to engineering governance. Our GTS products and services are leveraged across all Business Unit Platforms within the Bank to deliver industry-leading software.

The role is a Principal Engineer in the Network domain to support and govern the network software projects in developing the solution architecture, design, engineering and utilisation of standardised IT services to promote business value.

The portfolio and services are enabling the bank to increase our visibility and improve our management for network services, improving our engineering and operational delivery across Infrastructure through increased Automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the blueprint and pattern for network domain to meet the business strategies.

• Develop the roadmap on how the blueprint and pattern is delivered.

• Actively support and govern the network projects in developing the solution architecture, design, engineering for complex, scalable software systems.

• Identify and mitigate issues or risks associated with architecture design or solution proposals.

• Provide technical consulting and advice to projects to ensure alignment to Cyber Security, Software Architecture, Network Architecture, and operational stability of CBA’s network services.

• Practice engineering principles, guardrails, blueprints, patterns, standards and guidelines across network projects and programmes.

• Identify and address technical debt and scalability issues proactively

• PoC critical solution to evaluate the product or design.

• Collaborate with product owner, leadership team to ensure technical feasibility and alignment with business goals

• Clearly document architectural decisions and designs

• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve our tech stack and development processes

• Uplift the quality of technical solutions by applying industry best practice.

We’re interested in hearing from people who:

• Have Risk Mindset –All CommBank employees are expected to proactively identify and understand, openly discuss and act on current and future risks.

• Are curious, life-long learners

• Can Influence the future of the company’s technology estate every day

• Can create a culture focussed on accelerating the adoption of new and emerging technologies

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;

• Strong experience as a Software Engineer, with minimum 2 years in lead engineering role

• In-depth knowledge of system architecture and design principles

• Minimum 2 years in solution architecture or design

• Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying complex software systems

• Extensive experience for backend and frontend development

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems

• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices for continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).

• Experience with cloud-native technologies and services like AWS

Good to have:

• Experiences within IT Network

• Network scripting and automation tools such as Ansible, Python, NSO, Yang, Terraform, JSON

• Experience in Network Automation

• Experience in containerization technologies

• Experience in leading technical teams

• A strong track record of shipping successful solutions

• TOGAF

• Bachelors Degree in IT/Technology

• Technology or related qualifications

• AWS or Azure Certifications

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’re hiring engineers from across all of Australia and have opened technology hubs in Melbourne and Perth. We really love working here, and we think you will too.

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. Talk to us about how these arrangements might work in the role you’re interested in.

If this sounds like the role for you then we would love to hear from you. Apply today!