• You have a passion for technology and want to make an impact quickly
• We are improving the reliability and operability of mission critical systems
• Own software engineering as a craft

Do work that matters

We are building tomorrow’s bank of today, which means we need world class Engineers to help us modernise and rebuild our legacy monolithic environment over the coming years.  We want all of our engineers to be an empowered source of ideas, and follow the Full Cycle model, where engineers are involved in Design, Build, Challenge and Run.

This is a significant opportunity to do help rebuild the craft of Engineering at Commbank as well as influence our culture and do important, impactful Engineering at scale which will make a material difference to our customers, employees and the community in general.

See yourself in our team

Are you passionate about leading innovative technology initiatives that create meaningful customer experiences? We are seeking talented Chief Engineers to join our ambitious Enterprise Transformation Program. This is your chance to drive lasting impact by shaping the future of digital technology for our customers.

Our customer-centric goals are clear:
- Unlock dependable, seamless digital experiences that enhance customer value.
- Increase delivery speed and autonomy by simplifying complex legacy systems.
- Ensure always-on, reliable channels supported by cutting-edge, resilient technology.

As a Chief Engineer, you’ll play a key leadership role in guiding technical strategy and driving solutions for the program's most complex challenges. With a strong security-first mindset, you’ll ensure that every line of code is built for resilience. You'll also lead by example, mentoring and inspiring others to develop their engineering skills and create world-class applications.

We’re interested in hearing from people who:

• Thrive on building large-scale enterprise software and have the experience to prove it.
• Bring a broad technical background with a strong foundation in engineering
• Have successfully led teams through multi-year builds, ideally in a similar role at an enterprise level or as a CTO at a scaleup or ASX 200 organization.
• Have hands-on experience guiding teams in a DevSecOps model, ensuring security is integrated from the start.
• Take a pragmatic approach to addressing technical debt, balancing commercial needs and technical priorities.
• Can identify, secure support for, and execute on a clear technical direction and strategy.
• Have a track record of solving complex technical challenges, including implementing new tooling and sunsetting obsolete systems.
• Encourage risk-taking, challenge the status quo constructively, and foster collaboration across diverse, inclusive teams.

Skills Required:

This is a hands-on, highly technical role, and you’ll thrive if you have experience across a range of technologies, tools, and frameworks, including:

• Building 3-tier applications in both on-premises and cloud environments, particularly with:
  - Frontend: React, Redux (preferred), or Angular.
  - Backend: .Net Core (preferred), Java or Rust.
  - Database: Experience with structured and non-structured, from both an admin and usage perspective.
• Designing and implementing microservices and highly scalable APIs.
• Using a variety of scripting and programming languages, such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, or Python.
• Working with CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, TeamCity, Octopus etc.
• Managing infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Ensuring quality with automated testing (Unit Testing and Regression Testing).
• Designing robust and secure solutions and systems with a focus on Application Security and Observability.
• Maintaining code quality through peer programming, code reviews, and automated release management.
• Leading teams and mentoring engineers to develop their technical and leadership skills.
• Experience with Configuration Management and Containerisation.

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that allows you to lead, innovate, and make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Advertising End Date: 26/10/2024