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This role sits within Customer Data Technologies and the Customer Lifecycle Management team, which supports Know Your Customer refresh processes across the bank.\nAs a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll help build an in-house solution that enables customers to complete their identity refresh digitally, through a branch or with support from back-office teams. You’ll lead technical delivery across integration and backend engineering, helping modernise the platform while improving security, reliability and the customer experience.\nSee yourself in our team\nYou’ll join a highly capable and collaborative team of backend, frontend and data engineers delivering strategic Customer Lifecycle Management capabilities. The team is moving from a vendor-led platform towards an in-house solution built around modern engineering practices and stronger integration with bank channels.\nWorking in a squad technical leadership capacity, you’ll partner with product owners, principal engineers and senior stakeholders. You’ll also guide colleagues across Australia and India, to align priorities, remove technical blockers and support consistent delivery.\nIn this role, you will:\nLead the technical design and delivery of backend and integration services.\nDesign, build and operate Java microservices and REST APIs on AWS and Amazon EKS.\nHelp shape event-driven solutions that integrate Customer Lifecycle Management capabilities with bank channels.\nApply full-cycle engineering practices across design, build, challenge and run.\nEmbed DevSecOps, automated testing, observability and reliable CI/CD practices.\nProvide technical direction, unblock delivery and help the squad make sound engineering decisions.\nMentor software and senior software engineers, strengthening quality, consistency and engineering capability.\nCollaborate with product, business and technology stakeholders to translate complex needs into practical solutions.\nWe’re interested in hearing from people who:\nYou’re an experienced software engineer who combines deep backend expertise with pragmatic technical leadership. You can move comfortably between architecture, hands-on engineering, operational ownership and coaching, while keeping customer, security and compliance outcomes front of mind.\nYou’ll bring:\nStrong hands-on Java software engineering and system design experience.\nDemonstrated experience designing and operating microservices and REST APIs in production.\nPractical AWS and Amazon EKS experience, including containerised workloads.\nExperience with CI/CD and Git-based development, ideally using GitHub Actions.\nA strong understanding of DevSecOps, automated testing, code review and observable production systems.\nExperience leading technical activities, mentoring engineers and influencing stakeholders.\nFamiliarity with AI-assisted engineering tools and practices.\nExposure to Kafka, event-driven architecture, NoSQL databases or financial services environments would be valuable.\nWorking with us:\nAt 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. For support, please contact 1800 989 696.\nIf this opportunity excites you, apply today.\nIf 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.\nWe're aware of some accessibility issues on this site, particularly for screen reader users. 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