* Access to world-class technology tools and platforms
* Limitless learning and development opportunities
* Flexibility to WFH or at our high-tech central offices
See Yourself in the Team
Retail Banking Technology is at the core of CommBank’s mission to deliver exceptional digital experiences and banking solutions to millions of Australians. We support products and platforms that facilitate home buying, personal lending, daily transactions, and digital engagement.
Our teams develop and maintain systems that underpin retail services—from core banking to customer-facing applications. We operate in agile, cross-functional squads that combine engineering expertise with deep domain knowledge. Whether enhancing system stability or pioneering digital features, we are committed to innovation, reliability, and customer impact.
At CommBank, engineering is a craft. In Retail Banking Technology, we shape the future of banking, one solution at a time.
Your Impact and Contribution
As a Staff Software Engineer – Mainframe, you will lead the design, enhancement, and maintenance of complex mainframe solutions using COBOL and Assembly language. Your work will influence our platform’s evolution and strategic goals, supporting key business outcomes. You will lead high-impact initiatives within our Retail Technology team, which powers core banking and home buying services for millions of customers.
Responsibilities include:
1. Providing technical leadership and strategic guidance on engineering initiatives.
2. Driving development of strategic programs, including proofs of concept.
3. Applying understanding of business and technical strategies to ensure optimal outcomes.
4. Offering consultancy to project and delivery teams.
5. Leading practice development within the team or platform.
6. Ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
7. Supporting strategic direction and technical roadmaps.
8. Managing technical assets and their evolution.
9. Mentoring and upskilling engineering teams across squads.
10. Contributing to internal discussions, blogs, and knowledge sharing.
11. Leading complex troubleshooting efforts.
Your Skills and Experience
o Extensive experience managing large-scale mainframe systems.
o Expertise in COBOL and Assembly programming.
o Strong skills in software design, architecture, DevOps pipelines, and problem solving.
o Understanding of security, encryption, site reliability, and risk management.
o Solid foundation in computer science, algorithms, and scalable software.
o Passion for mentoring, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence.
o Leadership skills, with the ability to challenge and solve complex problems.
What’s in it for you?
o Competitive remuneration, bonuses, employee discounts, and benefits.
o Hybrid work model.
o Access to top-tier technologies, tools, and platforms.
o Unlimited learning and development opportunities.
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