Staff Software Engineer
You are passionate about building great software and delivering real impact
We are a team of engineers pushing the limits of modern development
Together we are shaping the future of banking with cutting-edge tech, innovation, and AI
Do work that matters
Weâre building the bank of tomorrow and need creative engineers to help shape what customers expect. Youâll work on digital products and technologies that make a real difference for millions of Australians.
Technology powers everything we do from secure transactions to award-winning platforms. Our teams are product-led, autonomous, and own delivery from start to finish. Here, youâll turn your passion for software into real-world impact creating smart, seamless experiences for customers and colleagues
See yourself in our team
As a Staff Engineer, youâll shape the technical direction of your squad in Group Strategy and Technology. Youâll work with engineers, product managers, and designers to architect scalable, secure systems.
This hands-on leadership role blends technical depth with architectural vision and mentoring. Youâll guide engineering practices, influence system design, and drive innovation using AI where it adds real value.
Weâre interested in hearing from people who:
Are passionate technology leaders who architect, design, and guide solutions from concept to delivery
Build enterprise-grade financial systems with embedded Agentic AI capabilities
Drive the integration of autonomous AI agents across key banking use cases
Partner with data scientists and engineers to deliver intelligent, adaptive platforms
Establish architectural standards and ensure compliance with financial regulations
Explore emerging technologies and lead strategic adoption across AI, cloud, and finance
Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews and cross-team collaboration
Mentor engineering teams and champion a culture of innovation and experimentation
Align technical decisions with customer needs and strategic business goals
Influence architectural direction through clear communication and stakeholder engagement
Actively explore emerging technologies to enhance how we build
Technical Skills
We use a wide range of technologies and donât expect you to know them all, but experience in some of the following will set you up for success:
Frontend : React, TypeScript, Next.js, scalable design systems (Figma-based, token-driven, micro-frontend strategy)
Backend : Python (FastAPI), Node.js (Fastify), Java, .NET Core, C#, API-first design, service decomposition, CQRS, DDD
Databases : SQL, NoSQL (Postgres, MongoDB), distributed data modelling, event sourcing
Data Technologies : AWS-native tools (DynamoDB, Aurora, S3, Glue, Athena, Redshift), data lake/warehouse architecture, governance and lineage
Architecture : Microservices, event-driven systems, distributed design, service orchestration, domain-driven design
Cloud : AWS (Certified Developer/Architect), Azure, multi-account strategy, infrastructure as code (Terraform/CDK), hybrid cloud integration
DevOps : GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, developer experience enablement, secrets management
Containers : Docker, Kubernetes, service mesh (Istio), autoscaling, resilience patterns
Security : Secure-by-design systems, threat modelling, IAM, zero trust architecture
Testing : Unit, regression, contract testing, CI/CD automation, shift-left testing, release governance
Observability : Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry (distributed tracing, SLOs/SLIs, incident response)
AI \& Emerging Technology
While this role isnât AI-first, we value engineers who:
Understand how AI and machine learning can enhance engineering workflows
Build or integrate AI-assisted tools and GenAI applications (e.g. LangChain, LlamaIndex, GenAI APIs)
Use AI-powered coding assistants like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Continue, or Aider
Are curious about agentic systems and real-world AI experimentation
Working with us
Whether youâre passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career with CommBank is for you.
We support our people with the flexibility to balance where work is done with at least half your time each month connecting in our Sydney 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 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. Weâre 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.
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. Weâre 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.
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