Create your best future and join Westpac as a Lead Engineer
Location: Sydney
What’s the role?
An exciting opportunity is available for a Lead Engineer to join the Technology, Group Business Units. We are part of Operation Technology a forward-thinking technology team committed to delivering innovative software solutions that drive business success. Our collaborative team thrives on creativity, continuous learning, and a shared passion for excellence.
Lead Software Engineer to play a pivotal role in designing, building, and delivering high-quality technology solutions. In this hands-on leadership position, you will bring deep expertise in Java development, API design and integration, database management, and version control using Git/Bitbucket, while guiding and mentoring a small to medium sized engineering team.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Management: Lead up to 10 Java API engineers and build a healthy and collaborative environment for the team.
Software Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust Java APIs and applications that meet business requirements and technical specifications.
Database Management: Develop and optimize database schemas, write efficient SQL queries, and ensure data integrity and performance.
API Integration: Design and implement RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless communication between systems and services.
Version Control: Utilize Git for source code management, ensuring efficient collaboration and version tracking.
Continuous Integration/Deployment: Good understanding/experience with DevOps and CICD pipeline creation by using tools like Bamboo, TeamCity, Octopus, Jenkins, GitHub Actions etc
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Code Quality: Participate in PR reviews, contribute to best practices, and maintain high standards of code quality and documentation.
Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve software defects, performance issues, and other technical challenges.
Skills \& Experience
Proven experience in managing and leading an engineering team
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Strong experience in Java Spring boot development within an enterprise environment.
Good proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
Good understanding of branching strategies to support collaboration and shared development
Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools, such as Bamboo.
Solid understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Good understanding of latest AI tools to fast-track development like Claude Code, Codex etc
Desirable Skills:
Experience with Agile development methodologies.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
Experience in working with Westpac’s Mesh layer will be an added advantage
Knowledge of front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML, CSS, ReactJs, NodeJS).
Why join us?
We’re obsessed with becoming our customers' #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return, we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:
Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.
Create your future today
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We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find out more information and additional contact details by visiting the "People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements" page on our website .