Principal Software Engineer

We are looking for the very best Principal Engineers to join our multi-year Enterprise Transformation Program. In this role, you will support the program to deliver an ambitious vision against our customer objectives: to create enduring technology differentiation with unmatched digital experiences built on decoupled, resilient, and reliable technology foundations. The 3 key objectives for our customers are:

Enhance customer value through unlocking dependable digital experiences.
Increase delivery velocity & autonomy by unwinding complex legacy architecture.
Enable always available channels, powered by simpler and more resilient technology.
As a Principal Engineer, you'll be a key member of our team. You will provide core technology and domain expertise to inform technical strategy; and be responsible for the design of solutions for complex challenges within a business unit. In addition, you'll have a strong risk mindset and take a security from the first line of code approach.

We're interested in hearing from people who:

Have experience decomposing monoliths.
Or experience of building microservices at scale
Or experience of building APIs at scale > 1000 TPS
Or experience of building event driven applications
Have real world experience of operating microservices in the DevSecOps model.
Have experience of addressing Tech Debt using a commercially focused and pragmatic approach.
Can identify, gain support and ensure execution of technical direction and strategy for the business.
Can demonstrate design and implementation of solutions to complex problems, including onboarding and migrating to new tooling as well as removing obsolete systems and code.
Encourage risk-taking and constructively challenge the status quo while influencing stakeholders and building diverse and inclusive teams.
Skills Required

This is a highly technical hands-on role, requiring a broad range of tools, languages, and frameworks. You'll be a good match if you have previous experience in:

Developing 3-tier application both on-premises and on cloud covering:
Frontend: React and Redux (Preferred) or Angular.
Backend: .Net core (preferred), C#, Java.
Database: SQL and NoSQL experience (both admin and usage).
Microservices design and implementation of highly scalable APIs.
Scripting/programming languages (i.e., JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, Python).
CI/CD tools (i.e., GitHub Actions, TeamCity, Octopus).
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
Automated Quality Engineering and Testing (Unit Testing, Regression Testing).
Solution and System Design.
Application Security.
Observability.
Code quality control through peer programming, code review and automated pipeline release management.
Mentoring and coaching other Engineers.
Working with us

Whether you're passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career with us is for you. 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. Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive, and flexible workplace with flexible work locations (Sydney, Melbourne & Perth).

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

Whether you're passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career here is for you.

Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive and flexible workplace. We are working hard to build a team of people who represent the rich diversity of our customers and communities. If you're excited about this opportunity but you don't meet every single requirement, or your experience doesn't align perfectly, we still want to encourage you to apply. You may just be the perfect candidate for this opportunity or another within CommBank.

At CommBank we will inspire you with work that makes a difference, surround you with talented people that respect and value each other, and empower you to grow professionally and personally. Most of all, making a positive impact for customers, communities and each other is part of our every day.

We're determined to make a real difference for Australia's first peoples. We encourage all interested applicants to apply. If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest), 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.