Staff Software Engineer - .NET & AWS

Commonwealth Bank; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Professional development

Mentoring culture

Job summary

Commonwealth Bank in Sydney is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to shape the technical direction of our HomeBuying Technology platforms, while delivering scalable, secure software across the full development lifecycle. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product leaders and stakeholders, and champion DevSecOps, automation and modern engineering practices to improve customer outcomes.

Join a leading Australian technology organisation offering hybrid working, learning opportunities and a

Qualifications

• Extensive software engineering experience building enterprise applications using .NET, REST APIs and microservices.
• Strong cloud engineering capability and experience delivering on AWS.
• Experience developing modern web applications using front-end frameworks such as Angular or React.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and delivery of scalable, secure and reliable software solutions.
• Drive technical excellence through solution design, architecture decisions and engineering best practice.
• Mentor and coach engineers, helping to build a strong engineering culture and capability across the team.
• Partner with Product Owners, Crew Tech Leads and stakeholders to balance customer outcomes, technology strategy and delivery priorities.
• Champion DevSecOps, full-cycle ownership and automation across the software development lifecycle.
• Explore emerging technologies and innovative approaches that improve customer experiences and engineering efficiency.

Skills

REST APIs

.NET

Microservices

AWS

React/Angular

CI/CD

Containerisation

Observability

Leadership

Architecture

Tools

REST APIs

.NET

AWS

Job description

• Lead the design and delivery of customer-focused digital experiences used at scale
• Influence technical strategy while mentoring and uplifting engineering capability
• Build cloud-native solutions using modern technologies including .NET, AWS, React and Angular

• Lead the design and delivery of customer-focused digital experiences used at scale
• Influence technical strategy while mentoring and uplifting engineering capability
• Build cloud-native solutions using modern technologies including .NET, AWS, React and Angular

Do work that matters

At CommBank, we're building tomorrow’s bank today. Our HomeBuying team is transforming the way customers experience one of life’s most important financial decisions through innovative technology, modern engineering practices and customer-led design.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll be a hands‑on technology leader responsible for shaping the technical direction of our platforms while continuing to build and deliver quality software. You’ll work across the full software development lifecycle, partnering closely with engineers, product leaders and stakeholders to create secure, scalable and resilient solutions that deliver real value for customers.

Bring your ambition and we’ll help you grow, belong and shape what’s next in one of Australia’s leading technology organisations.

See yourself in our team

Retail Technology delivers technology and operations across every aspect of CommBank and Bankwest Retail, from customer product platforms to essential tools that support the business. The team uses technology to drive efficient, timely processing and contributes directly to delivering on the Group purpose of building a brighter future for all.

Within HomeBuying Technology, you'll join a collaborative team of engineers, product specialists and technology leaders who are passionate about delivering exceptional customer outcomes. We value curiosity, experimentation and continuous improvement, creating an environment where engineers can have meaningful impact while growing their careers.

Your impact

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will:

• Lead the design, development and delivery of scalable, secure and reliable software solutions
• Drive technical excellence through solution design, architecture decisions and engineering best practice
• Mentor and coach engineers, helping to build a strong engineering culture and capability across the team
• Partner with Product Owners, Crew Tech Leads and stakeholders to balance customer outcomes, technology strategy and delivery priorities
• Champion DevSecOps, full-cycle ownership and automation across the software development lifecycle
• Explore emerging technologies and innovative approaches that improve customer experiences and engineering efficiency

We’re interested in hearing from people who

• Have extensive software engineering experience building enterprise applications using .NET, .NET Core, C#, REST APIs and microservices
• Bring strong cloud engineering capability and experience delivering solutions on AWS
• Have experience developing modern web applications using Angular, React or similar front-end frameworks
• Understand software architecture patterns, event-driven systems and distributed application design
• Have worked with CI/CD pipelines, containerisation technologies and observability tooling
• Demonstrate a passion for technical leadership, mentoring and driving engineering standards
• Thrive in Agile environments and enjoy solving complex business and technology challenges
• Continuously seek opportunities to learn, innovate and improve the way teams deliver value

Why CommBank

At CommBank, we support our people to grow, belong and thrive. You'll have access to:

• Challenging work that impacts millions of customers
• Industry-leading technology and engineering practices
• Learning, mentoring and career development opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid ways of working
• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive engineering community
• Opportunities to influence technical strategy and large-scale transformation initiatives

Working with us

At CommBank, we're committed to creating an accessible, inclusive and respectful workplace. If you require support or adjustments, please let us know. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and we're particularly committed to making a positive difference for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.