Staff Software Engineer (TypeScript + AWS Serverless)
You are determined to stay ahead of the latest technologies
We are a team of big thinkers who are engineering the future of banking
Together we will build tomorrow’s bank today, using world-leading technology and innovation
Do work that matters
We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer with deep backend expertise in TypeScript and AWS to join our high-performing team.
In this role, you’ll shape the technical direction of CommBank, influencing everything from customer-facing platforms to critical internal systems.
You’ll play a key role in driving the adoption of Generative AI, designing scalable systems, reusable patterns, and engineering best practices in this fast-evolving space.
See yourself in our team
The Payments Software Engineering team resides in the Payments Service Utility and its purpose is to restore the trust of our customers by transforming the Payments services experiences provided by the Bank to 99.999% availability, greater agility and reliability.
You will be reporting directly to the Engineering Chapter Lead and indirectly to the Product owner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own and evolve technical strategy across medium to complex engineering initiatives.
- Lead strategic programs of work, including proof-of-concept development.
- Provide architectural guidance and thought leadership across teams.
- Champion engineering best practices and mentor other engineers.
- Guide teams through complex troubleshooting and system design challenges.
- Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and uplift.
Skills & Experience
We use a broad range of tools, languages, and frameworks. We do not 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;
Backend application development experience using TypeScript/Nodejs and REST APIs.
Sound knowledge of OAuth2 and MTLS.
Serverless computing using AWS (AWS Lambda, API Gateway, IAM Roles & Policy, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB).
Database knowledge: Relational databases, as well as data warehousing and NoSQL databases.
Infrastructure as code using AWS CDK, Terraform, CloudFormation, or SST.
Experience in working in a DevOps environment and contributing to the CI/CD pipeline.
Proficiency in microservices architecture, design patterns, and best practices in software programming.
Working knowledge of Pub-Sub and streaming technologies such as SQS, SNS, Kafka, and Kinesis.
Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Observe and CloudWatch.
Experience in performance tuning while building high-throughput and resilient applications.
Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes is desirable.
Experience and interest in AI technologies, particularly around tooling enhancements, will be valued.
Test automation experience, including unit, integration, acceptance, and performance testing in APIs.
We operate in a hybrid working environment, meaning a blend between being in the office and working remote.
If you’re a driven, collaborative and enthusiastic who wants to have a real impact on the digital experience of our customers – we would love to hear from you!
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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