Address- We're embarking on an engineering transformation program and ready to push the boundaries across API and .NET engineering solutions.
- You have knowledge that spans both development and operations, including coding, infrastructure management, system admin/engineering and DevOps Toolchains
- Together we will build tomorrow's bank today, using world-leading engineering, technology, and innovation.
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.
See yourself in our team:
The CBA technology unit delivers the best digital banking services to Commonwealth Bank customers and to do so is responsible for digital delivery, group data and analytics, technology and technology infrastructure, cyber, fraud, physical security and business resilience for all divisions across CBA. It is also dedicated to delivering the best workplace technology experience for our over 53.000 people across CBA and focused on providing the latest tools, technology, and resources to enhance the way we work together and empower our people to achieve more for our customers.
This role will be part of Retail Technology and is responsible for the world-leading application of technology and operations across every aspect of CommBank and Bankwest Retail - from innovative product platforms for our customers, to essential tools within our business.
We also use technology to drive simplicity and better banking, an essential component of great customer service underpinning a strong emphasis on software development as a craft and the adoption of industry best engineering practices.
This role will see you become part of Signature Experiences crew, which sits within Retail Technology digital domain.As a Staff Software Engineer, you'll be a hands-on technical subject-matter expert and will provide technical strategic guidance specialising in Integration, REST API's, and Azure / AWS and On-Premises deployment. Acting as a technical lead you'll solve complex problems as part of a cross-functional squad, designing and building RESTful API, using C# and .Net Core/.Net 8.
While not having any direct reports, you'll be guiding and mentoring the engineers to develop elegant, well tested, and maintainable code focusing on security, performance, resiliency, and reliability.
Also, you'll be invited to attend our regular engineering guilds to broaden your expertise and participate in agile ceremonies, which will allow you to contribute to and define the way we operate.
We're interested in hearing from people who:
- Lead technical solutions as a subject mater expert with a key focus on .NET and REST API engineering and developing high quality and robust software services.
- Have a proven track record of Agile delivery including leading and working on a project from pre-inception through to business and technical delivery, including the support and maintenance of delivered systems.
- Have the ability to lead, direct, coach and guide software developers.
- Drive pragmatic and fit for purpose solutions of high technical quality. Act as "Quality Advocate" for the squad, encourage critical thinking mindset and drive prevention of defects over detection of defect.
- Identify, define, document and advocate for the most appropriate approaches to achieve stated business goals objectives and deliver the product vision, whilst remaining aligned with organizational target architectures and roadmaps
- Provide tools, expertise, and knowledge to help squad gain a shared understanding of outcome and shared ownership of quality.
- Pro-actively look for ways to provide faster feedback, including uplift in test automation maturity in the squad.
- Support the team in delivering quality outcomes within committed time frames.
- Follow secure code practice.
- Communicate with a range of stakeholders, both technical and non-technical at all levels, including explaining complex technical issues to a non-technical audience.
Tech 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 will set you up for success in this team:
- Proficient in developing applications using C#, .NET Core, .Net 6/8, Kafka, JavaScript frameworks (Angular, React) and Databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, Mongo DB and Aurora.
- Highly experience in developing scalable and high-quality API's including RESTful API are essential.
- Knowledge of API design principles, including versioning, security, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
- Solid technical background in building and designing cloud platforms using AWS
- Thorough understanding of large-scale distributed systems, solution design and architecture principles
- Expertise in setting up DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, logging and monitoring tools (TeamCity, Octopus, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Artifactory, Snyk and Sonarqube)
- Ability to design solutions to meet the highest possible quality standards while simultaneously balancing security, performance, availability, and maintainability concerns.
- Banking and financial services experience in a complex environment preferred.
Working with us:
Whether you're passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career with CommBank is for you
Whether you're passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career here 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.
We're determined to make a real difference for Australia's first peoples. We encourage all interested applicants to apply. If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest), 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.
