Staff Data Engineer You are passionate to stay ahead of the latest AWS Cloud, and Data Lake technologies We're one of the largest and most advanced Data Engineering teams in the country Together we can build state-of-the-art data solutions that power seamless experiences for millions of customers Do work that matters: As a Staff Data engineer with expertise in data engineering, software development / programming and a passion for building data-driven solutions, you’re ahead of trends and work at the forefront of AWS Cloud and Data warehouse technologies. Which is why we’re the perfect fit for you. Here, you’ll be part of a team of engineers going above and beyond to improve the standard of digital banking. Using the latest tech to solve our customers’ most complex data-centric problems. See yourself in our team: You will be joining our CTO Data Engineering team. We are seeking passionate, cloud savvy, data engineers across diverse levels to help drive our commitments in our Data Strategy and achieve our vision for Commbank.data, a unified, world-class data platform enabling the next generation of AI (Artificial Intelligence) enabled applications. As a Staff Data Engineer, you will be a key player in advancing our data capabilities and driving the bank's data strategy. Your expertise will enable the development of robust data solutions that empower teams across the organization to make informed decisions. By leading complex data engineering projects, you will contribute to enhancing the financial wellbeing of our customers and supporting the bank's mission. Roles & Responsibilities : Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data pipelines and ETL processes to support data integration and analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions. Implement and enforce data quality and governance frameworks to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security. Optimize data processing workflows for performance, scalability, and efficiency. Develop and maintain comprehensive data models, schemas, and documentation to support data accessibility and usability. Stay abreast of emerging data technologies and best practices and apply them to enhance our data infrastructure. Mentor and guide junior data engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Drive innovation by identifying opportunities to leverage data for strategic insights and business growth. We are interested in hearing from people who: Have built or worked on building out data warehouses or data lakes. Are proficient in languages such as Python and SQL. Are familiar with the full software development lifecycle with a focus on data ingestion process, data transformation pipelines, data integration and visualisation. Can coach junior engineers, share knowledge to uplift and improve software development practices. Technical skills: This is a senior technical role, requiring a broad range of tools, languages, and frameworks. You will be a good match if you have previous experience in: Extensive experience in designing and building data pipelines using tools such as Apache Spark, Kafka, or similar technologies. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala. Deep understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, Big Query). Strong knowledge of data modelling, ETL processes, and data governance principles. Proven ability to lead complex data engineering projects and deliver high-quality solutions. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Working with us Whether you’re passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career with CommBank is for you. Here, you’ll thrive. You’ll be supported when faced with challenges and empowered to tackle new opportunities. We’re hiring engineers from across all of Australia and have opened technology hubs in Melbourne and Perth. We really love working here, and we think you will too. We support our people with the flexibility to balance where work is done with at least half their time each month connecting in office. We also have many other flexible working options available including changing start and finish times, part-time arrangements and job share to name a few. Talk to us about how these arrangements might work in the role you’re interested in. If this sounds like the role for you then we would love to hear from you. Apply today! 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