Principal Software Engineer (API, Platform Development)

Overview

Principal Software Engineer (API, Platform Development) role at Commonwealth Bank. The Workflow Crew is responsible for driving the architecture, design, build and governance roadmap across the group for various workflow technologies. This is your opportunity to join an established company with a focus on personal and professional development. We foster an innovative, dynamic culture with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will oversee ongoing change and development for the workflow solutions and provide technology guidance to different business units.

See yourself in our team

As a Principal Engineer, you will help shape the future of our digital platform, focusing on designing, developing, and deploying innovative technology solutions to enable us to build tomorrow\'s bank today. You\'ll lead engineers and implement complex workflow solutions in a cloud-based environment. A strong risk mindset is expected to ensure cyber security controls are in place, and you will mentor engineers in the team.

You will foster engineering excellence and a culture of ongoing improvement. You will support critical programs by designing and implementing solutions for business-driven initiatives and technology uplift as part of Workflow Crew. You will enjoy working in a hybrid agile development environment, running workshops and sprint ceremonies.

We’re interested in hearing from people who

• Can design and deliver innovative technical solutions to strategic business problems
• Can collaborate with a team of high-performing engineers to build and deploy multiple technology solutions that define current and future states, as well as the roadmap
• Have demonstrated experience translating the project vision into actionable plans and iterative delivery
• Can constructively challenge the status quo while influencing stakeholders at various levels
• Can influence the future of the Group\'s technology and direction every day
• Applies thought leadership in software and API architecture and sets the direction for future software development and API strategies using AWS Gateways
• Demonstrates awareness of emerging security threats and takes measures to safeguard against them
• Can establish new ways of working and promote DevOps culture of CI / CD pipelines and automation with world-class tools
• Has expertise in managing workflow-based technical environments (preferably Pega, Appian)

Technical Skills

We use a broad range of tools, languages, and frameworks. Experience or exposure with some of these, or a willingness to learn, will set you up for success in this team.

Working with us

We welcome diverse backgrounds and perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive, and flexible workplace with flexible work locations. We are driven by our values and support sharing ideas, initiatives, and energy. We offer flexibility to balance where work is done, with options including in-office and remote arrangements. We invite conversations about how these arrangements could work for the role you are interested in.

If this sounds like the role for you, apply today. If you\'re already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group, you may need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We are committed to supporting your next career step. If you require accessibility support, please contact HR Direct on 1800 989 696.

Advertising End Date : 24 / 01 / 2026

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