Senior Software Engineer - Full stack (Node JS/Python, React)

You are a problem solver with a strong background in software engineering
We are a growing team within the bank and constantly involved in industry changing solutions
Together we will build tomorrow’s bank today, using world-leading engineering, technology, and innovation

Do work that matters

Technology is responsible for the world leading application of technology and operations across every aspect of CommBank, from innovative product platforms for our customers to essential tools within our business. We also use technology to drive efficient and timely processing, an essential component of great customer service. We’re building empowered and autonomous engineering teams that are product focused and responsible for end-end delivery.

Here, you’ll turn your passion into reality. You’ll be working with modern technology on state-of-the-art projects to enable a seamless and unrivalled customer experience. You will build high quality, reliable solutions that determine how millions of people access their money and define future industry trends.

See yourself in our team

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be part of a squad within the group strategy team. You will be working with engineers who are leveraging the power of generative AI technology to improve and refine the tool to better serve colleagues and customers.

Collaborate with the team to tackle complex technical problems, contributing to design and implementation to ensure quality engineering outcomes.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies (e.g., stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and lead demos to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
Translate requirements into engineering solutions, assisting in breaking down work and creating clarity for team members.
Exposure to AI-assisted engineering tools and capabilities, providing feedback and insights from real-world testing.
Deliver robust and reusable solutions that integrate seamlessly into other teams’ workflows and products.
Contribute to architectural discussions and propose improvements, role modelling standards and best practices.
Actively participate in code reviews, maintain high-quality code bases, and assist in documentation for knowledge sharing.
Communicate with product and business teams to gather and analyse business requirements, translating them into technical design.
Engage with project teams to understand upcoming requirements and translate Epics and Features into User Stories which meet the agreed Definition of Ready.
Liaise and maintain relationships with stakeholders to understand the structure, policies, and operations of the organisation, and to recommend solutions that enable the organisation to achieve its goals.
Analyse and document business/functional processes and requirements using standard analysis methodologies and tools.
Understand the importance of controls and risk management in day-to-day activities with the ability to proactively identify and understand, openly discuss, and act on current and future risks.

We are interested in hearing from people who:

Have hands-on and technically strong
Are Self-driven and collaborative
Have excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Have proactive approach to learning and applying new technologies to enhance business outcomes.

Skills Required:

We use a broad range of tools, languages, and frameworks. We don’t expect you to know them all but experience or exposure with some of these (or equivalents) will set you up for success in this team;

Hands-on experience with Node.js/Python or similar backend frameworks.
Proficient in React and Next.js for front-end and full-stack development.
Skilled in working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, with flexibility across SQL and Oracle.
Exposure to Agentic AI systems including AutoGen, CrewAI, and Pydantic.
Proficient in leveraging native AWS services and building microservices architectures on cloud platforms like AWS and/or Azure.
Strong technical acumen with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders to solve business-critical problems.
Experienced in Agile development methodologies, with a focus on iterative experimentation from ideation through to prototype, pilot, and product delivery.
Familiar with workflow automation tools such as Pega and Appian is advantageous
Experienced in using Jira and Confluence for project tracking and documentation.
Proficient in Git workflows, including branching strategies, merging, and managing pull requests.
Advanced understanding of system integrations, cloud hosting, and the design and development of reusable components.

Working with us:

Whether you’re passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career with CommBank is for you.

Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive, and flexible workplace with flexible work locations. One where we’re driven by our values, and supported to share ideas, initiatives, and energy. One where making a positive impact for customers, communities and each other is part of our every day.

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!

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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