We're embarking on an engineering transformation with expertise designing solutions working across the Java ecosystem.
You have knowledge that spans both 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:
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.
CommBank is recognised as leading the industry in IT and operations with its world-class platforms and processes, agile IT infrastructure, and innovation in everything from payments to internet banking and mobile apps. Our Software team are the brains behind Australia’s number one banking app, Netbank, Cardless Cash, Comm Sec Pocket and Spend Tracker. We go beyond a passion for web and mobile development, creating reliable APIs at a unique scale in Australia. And you could be a part of that journey.
As a Staff Software Engineer (Full Cycle), you will lead the design and technical strategy for the Group’s flagship Merchant Modernisation Project, delivering secure, high-performance, and scalable enterprise solutions using the tools but not limited to Java, with expertise in frameworks such as Spring Boot, Hibernate, and AWS functions etc.
See yourself in our team:
The CBA technology unit delivers the best digital banking services to Commonwealth Bank customers and to do so is responsible for digital delivery, group data and analytics, technology and technology infrastructure, cyber, fraud, physical security and business resilience for all divisions across CBA. It is also dedicated to delivering the best workplace technology experience for our over 53.000 people across CBA and focused on providing the latest tools, technology, and resources to enhance the way we work together and empower our people to achieve more for our customers.
This role will see you join the Merchants Technology Crew, within the Everyday Business Banking Practice, which integrates people, processes, and platforms to support critical payment services—including cheques, bulk electronic payments, merchant acquiring (with terminal tech), and high-value international transactions. The team underpins 40% of Australia’s economy, enabling over $90 billion in daily transactions through reliable, scalable systems that power nearly every customer-facing channel at CBA.
We’re interested in hearing from people who:
Have proven experience delivering enterprise-grade Java solutions in a complex enterprise level environment.
Provide technical leadership and governance across the full software delivery lifecycle.
Design and implement scalable, secure and complex solutions specifically designed using the java ecosystem.
Deliver high-quality, maintainable code using Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, Hibernate, and Kafka.
Contribute to strategic planning and ensure technical alignment with broader engineering objectives.
Collaborate effectively, mentor peers, and foster continuous improvement across squads and crews.
Hold AWS certification (Associate level or higher)
Tech skills
Proficiency in Java including multithreading, collections, and memory management.
Strong experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security).
Proficiency in RESTful API design and microservices architecture essential.
Familiarity with Java Persistence API (JPA) and Hibernate.
SDK experience.
Cloud platforms: AWS services (EC2, ECS, Cloud formation, Lambda, S3, Secrets Manager, KMS, IAM services etc.).
AI exposure - coding agent, automation, day to day activities highly desirable.
CICD tooling - GitHub, GitHub Actions, Snyk, Sysdig, Sonar etc.
Proficient in Bruno/Postman, Docker, and Kubernetes.
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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