Staff Engineer Full Stack Web
We're embarking on an engineering transformation with a key focus on team leadership and engineering excellence.
You have knowledge that spans across development and operations, including coding, infrastructure management, system admin/engineering, and DevOps Toolchains.
Together we will build tomorrow’s bank today, using world-leading engineering, technology, and innovation.
Do work that matters:
CommBank is driving a major engineering transformation, aiming to redefine customer expectations and build tomorrow’s bank with innovative technologies and products. Recognised for its industry-leading IT platforms, agile infrastructure, and pioneering services—from payments to mobile apps—CommBank’s Software Engineering team powers Australia’s number one banking app and other cutting-edge solutions. The team excels in both web and mobile development, delivering robust APIs at scale, and is seeking creative, diverse engineers to join their journey, shape the future of banking, and support Australia’s economic growth through technology-driven customer experiences.
See yourself in our team:
The CBA technology unit is at the forefront of digital banking, delivering innovative services and robust infrastructure to Commonwealth Bank customers and supporting over 53,000 staff with leading workplace technology. The unit oversees digital delivery, analytics, security, and business resilience for all divisions. As part of the Group’s Digital and Customer Crew within the CommSec Practice, the Staff Engineer – Chapter Lead will play a pivotal role in Australia’s largest online retail stockbroker, CommSec. This high-visibility platform supports a diverse investor base and employs a range of technologies. The role involves leading a high-performing, multi-level team of software engineers, consulting on product and feature design, and providing leadership and support to deliver key products and solutions. Engineers at CommSec gain exposure to top-tier IT systems and are encouraged to grow their careers across multiple areas within the broader CBA network.
We’re interested in hearing from people who:
Can build, lead, and inspire an engaged team of engineers, while fostering an engineering culture of excellence.
Lead and inspire a team of full stack engineers (web + backend), fostering a culture of engineering excellence and continuous learning.
Champion best practices in mobile and backend development, including architecture, testing, CI/CD, and performance optimization.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features and improvements to the CommSec platform.
Drive technical strategy and architectural decisions across mobile and backend systems, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and security.
Mentor and coach engineers, helping them grow in their careers and contribute meaningfully to our mission.
Promote a culture of innovation, inclusion, and psychological safety within the team.
Partner with stakeholders across product, design, and operations to align on goals and deliver exceptional customer outcomes.
Tech skills
We work with a wide range of technologies. Experience with the following (or similar) will set you up for success:
Frontend: React and Redux are preferred, with MicroFrontend architecture in use.
Backend: .NET Core (C#), Java, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and event-driven systems.
Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, DynamoDB, MongoDB.
Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS is preferred, with experience in Azure and GCP also
valued. Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation are in use.
CI/CD & Testing: GitHub Actions, Octopus Deploy, Jenkins, and comprehensive testing frameworks (unit, integration, contract, E2E).
Observability & SRE: Tools like Observe, Grafana, and Prometheus are used. Strong SRE practices including SLIs/SLOs, runbooks, and incident management are expected.
Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation
CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Octopus Deploy, Jenkins
Testing: Unit, integration, contract, and E2E testing frameworks
Proficiency in monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning for both web and backend systems
Ability to drive operational excellence and ensure high availability and reliability of mission-critical services
Working with us.
Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive, and flexible workplace with flexible work locations. We’re looking for people who truly live our values: Care, Courage and Commitment and we’ll offer you great 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 (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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