Organization:
At CommBank, 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 waiting to be invented and reimagining products that support our customers and help build Australia’s future economy.
Job Title: Staff Software Engineer
Location: Bangalore
Business & Team: Retail Technology
Impact & Contribution:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Full Cycle Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in modern web application development using Node.js, TypeScript, and React, along with testing, automation, and a strong DevOps mindset. This role requires excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills, experience in technical leadership, and a deep understanding of cloud‑native, scalable systems running on AWS.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
- Build responsive, high‑performance frontend applications using React.
- Hands‑on experience with cloud technologies, particularly AWS.
- Design and implement Microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
- Lead and implement CI/CD strategies, ensuring reliability, security, and performance of the platform.
- Operate and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, TeamCity/Jenkins, Artifactory, and deployment automation tools.
- Collaborate with multiple application teams to ensure platform stability, security, and operational excellence.
- Demonstrate strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across both frontend and backend applications.
- Design, build, test, and deploy cloud‑native applications with a strong focus on scalability and resiliency.
Essential Skills:
- 12 to 16 years of industry experience as a full‑stack engineer, with strong exposure to modern JavaScript ecosystems.
Development Methodologies:
- Strong experience with Node.js, TypeScript, REST APIs, Microservices architecture, and event‑driven systems (Kafka or similar).
Frontend Technologies (Must Have):
- React (Must), HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript
- Experience building large‑scale, component‑driven frontend applications.
Programming Languages (Must Have):
- Node.js with TypeScript
- Strong understanding of OOP concepts, asynchronous programming, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
CI/CD & DevOps:
- Proficiency with Git‑based source control.
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, TeamCity, Jenkins, and deployment tooling.
- Strong working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
AI‑Powered Engineering Tools:
- Experience with AI‑assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cline, or similar.
Databases:
- Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MSSQL.
- Hands‑on experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB, DynamoDB, or similar.
Monitoring & Observability:
- Experience with observability tools such as Observe, AppDynamics, Datadog, or similar.
Cloud:
- Strong proficiency in AWS, including designing, deploying, and operating cloud‑native solutions.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Ability to provide technical leadership and mentor engineers.
Education Qualification:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in Computer Science / Information Technology.
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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