Staff Software Engineer

• We're transforming into the future of banking—leading a bold, product-driven shift that's redefining how technology powers CBA.

• You have that rare blend of deep technical expertise and architectural vision and you know how to turn bold ideas into exceptional customer experiences.

• Together we’re building the future of banking—leading a bold, product-led transformation to create Australia’s most advanced financial platform, redefining how technology is built and delivered at scale. 

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.

This role puts you at the forefront of transforming customer experiences by solving real problems with cutting-edge solutions. You’ll lead a customer-first approach—attending branch visits, being part of customer interviews, participating in design workshops. Your work will shape innovative design and engineering solutions across key areas like customer onboarding, identity verification, international money transfers, and next-gen app experiences. It’s a chance to make a real impact, build meaningful products, and help redefine how technology serves our diverse customer base.

Whether you're building hyperscale systems, crafting seamless React experiences, or engineering high-performance backends—if you thrive on turning complex tech into real customer impact and love collaborating across Product, Design, and Engineering, this is your moment. Join a greenfield squad reshaping everyday banking for 17 million Australians, where every decision makes a difference.

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.

Join our Everyday Banking Domain in the Retail Banking Technology Division and help shape the future of banking. We're hiring Staff Software Engineers to join a new squad focused on solving real customer problems through innovative, end-to-end solutions— from customer onboarding and identity verification to international money transfers.

Partnering with Silicon Valley Product Group (SVPG), we’re revolutionising engineering and delivery with a product-led, problem-first mindset. You’ll work hands-on in product discovery and provide deep technical expertise to product and design on how tech can be used to better solve customer pain points.

We’re interested in hearing from people who: 

• Engineer at the intersection of vision and execution—staff-level architects who turn broad product ideas into clear technical strategies, while staying hands-on in the codebase.

• Bring deep expertise in .NET, Java, or TypeScript, with experience building distributed systems, modelling complex domains, and designing platforms that scale by default.

• Own outcomes beyond features—engineers who think in systems and build infrastructure that supports long-term growth.

• Embody intellectual curiosity—contribute to open source, enjoy solving tough production issues, and see every challenge as a chance to learn.

• Balance technical depth with team impact—leaders who elevate those around them and are trusted to solve the hardest problems.

• Thrive in the tension between speed and quality—engineers who know that sustainable delivery comes from strong technical foundations.

Tech skills: 

We’re looking for Staff Software Engineers with experience in one or more of the following:

• Backend: .NET, Java, or Typescript.

• Frontend: NextJS and React.

• Architecture: Deep expertise in Microservices, GraphQL (Apollo), RESTful APIs, and domain-driven design.

• Databases: Postgres, MongoDB, Neo4j.

• CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Bitbucket Pipelines, Gitlab Runners

• Container: Docker and Kubernetes.

• Cloud: AWS, S3, SNS, SQS, EC2, Lambda, EKS.

• Security: OWASP Top Ten, ISO 27001.

Bonus tech skills:

Any of the following skills or experiences would be a great bonus and help you stand out:

• High TPS payment systems and networks.

• Machine learning experience for recommendation and suggestion systems.

• Frontend design systems.

• Server driven UI with iOS and android applications.

• Event driven architecture with Kafka.

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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