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12 month Fixed Term Position
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. We're the engine room behind Australia's leading online bank – a title we've held for twelve years running.
See yourself in our team
You'll be in the Home Buying Manage & Own Crew, responsible for the in-life experience of our Home Loan customers, building a brighter future for all by unlocking the dream of Home Ownership for all Australians, and providing them with the best experience.
As a Staff Engineer in the Home Buying Domain, you will play a pivotal role in leading the technical vision, strategy, and execution of customer-facing and internal tools and applications that empower our customers and lenders to make informed decisions with confidence when looking to buy a property.
You'll work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver seamless, intuitive experiences that demystify the complexities of home ownership. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll guide a talented team of engineers, foster a culture of technical excellence, and drive innovation across our platform.
Responsibilities
* Lead the technical vision, strategy, and execution for customer-facing and internal tools within the Home Buying Domain
* Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver seamless, intuitive experiences
* Provide hands-on leadership, mentoring, and guidance to a team of engineers; promote technical excellence and innovation
* Define and drive the technical roadmap for teams supporting the home buying journey
* Design scalable, secure, and maintainable systems with a secure-by-design mindset
* Engage stakeholders, lead technical conversations, and nurture engineers to contribute in group forums
Qualifications & Skills
* Passionate technology leader who enjoys designing, problem solving, and taking ownership of technical challenges from start to finish
* Strong mentorship and people leadership to build an engaged, curious engineering community
* Experience across the full software development lifecycle using Agile practices and DevSecOps
* Ability to define and drive technical roadmaps for teams in the home buying journey
* Proven ability to design scalable, secure systems with a secure-by-design mindset
* Confident in solution design, stakeholder engagement, and leading technical discussions
* Collaborative, able to present ideas, influence, and challenge stakeholders
* Committed to continuous learning, experimentation, and innovation
Technical Skills
* Experience with developing 3-tier applications on-premises and in the cloud
o Frontend: React, TypeScript, Next.js (preferred)
o Backend: .Net Core, C#, Java, Node.js
o Database: SQL and NoSQL (admin and usage)
* Scripting languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, GraphQL)
* CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, TeamCity, Octopus)
* Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation
* Infrastructure as Code framework: SST
* Automation Quality Engineering (Unit Testing, Regression Testing)
* Secure-by-design solution design
Working with us
Our people bring diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive, and flexible workplace with flexible work locations. We live our values: Care, Courage and Commitment, and offer opportunities to develop your career with us.
If you're ready to be part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation, teamwork, and security, apply now and help shape the future of fintech with us
If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group, 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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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
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