This is a Staff Software Engineer role with Commonwealth Bank based in Sydney, NSW, AU
== Commonwealth Bank ==
Role Seniority - mid level
More about the Staff Software Engineer role at Commonwealth Bank
Staff Software Engineer – Customer Service Lending
Do work that matters CommBank is recognised as an industry leader in IT and operations, with world-class platforms, agile infrastructure, and a commitment to innovation in everything from payments to internet banking and mobile apps.
As part of Customer Service Lending, you’ll contribute to all aspects of the technology products and services we deliver - from technical strategy and design to coding, deployment, and operations.
See yourself in our team
Our squad’s purpose is to deliver cutting-edge digital tools and automations that empower lenders, associates, and relationship managers to grow CBA’s proprietary lending businesses. We also develop cross-cutting capabilities that serve multiple business units, so we deliver with scale and reusability in mind.
We believe in learning together, sharing knowledge, and supporting one another. Our team thrives on open communication, collaboration, and a willingness to explore new solutions. You’ll work closely with Product Owners, Product Managers, UX Designers, and other engineers in the squad to bring new features to life, keep our systems running smoothly, mentor junior team members, share your ideas, and see them executed.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain robust backend and full-stack applications.
- Monitor and optimise system performance for high availability and reliability.
- Mentor junior engineers and conduct thorough code reviews.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies to enhance system architecture.
- Develop new features and continuously improve existing ones.
- Promote a collaborative, knowledge-sharing engineering culture.
We’re interested in hearing from people who
- Have a strong product mindset and use AI tools effectively in their work.
- Have experience working collaboratively within cross-functional squads.
- Possess robust communication skills and raise concerns or ideas promptly.
- Take ownership of tasks, collaborate proactively, and mentor junior engineers.
- Value teamwork and foster a culture of continuous learning.
- Can handle differing opinions and work towards feasible solutions.
- Are open to new challenges, technologies, and tools.
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 to some of these (or equivalents) will set you up for success:
- Experience building scalable, high-performance, and secure APIs.
- Solid experience building backend applications using .NET or similar languages (Java or Go).
- Hands-on experience developing and scaling full-stack applications using modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks such as React, Next.js, Node.js, and NestJS.
- Experience building cloud-native applications on AWS.
- Familiarity with full-cycle engineering, including test automation (unit, integration, and end-to-end tests).
- Proficiency with relational databases (SQL) and NoSQL databases such as AWS DocumentDB.
Working with us
Whether you’re passionate about customer service, driven by data, or inspired 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 their time each month spent connecting in the office. We also offer other flexible working options, including adjusted start and finish times, part-time arrangements, and job share opportunities.
If this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!
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. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.
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Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Commonwealth Bank team will be there to support your growth.
Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined
Key Responsibilities
- ️ Designing and building applications
- Monitoring system performance
- Mentoring junior engineers
Key Strengths
- Backend development
- Full-stack development
- API development
- ☁️ Cloud-native applications
- Database management
- Test automation
Why Commonwealth Bank is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.
A Final Note: This is a role with Commonwealth Bank not with Hatch.