- Lead the engineering team building the next generation Security Data Platform powering analytics, AI and cyber defence across CommBank
- Shape a major cloud data transformation using AWS, Snowflake and modern data engineering practices
- Grow engineering capability while delivering secure, scalable data products across the Group.
Do work that matters:
Technology is responsible for the world-leading application of technology across every aspect of CommBank, from innovative customer experiences to the critical platforms that protect our people, customers and communities.
Within Group Security, our Data Engineering team builds the data foundations that enable security analytics, controls, automation and emerging AI-powered security capabilities. We transform large volumes of security data into trusted, accessible data products and services that strengthen cyber defence and support informed decision-making across the Group.
As Chapter Lead / Senior Engineering Manager, you will lead a sizeable team of data engineers and delivery partners responsible for developing strategic data products, operating existing platforms and delivering our transition to a modern cloud data environment. This opportunity combines people leadership with technical strategy, data architecture and engineering capability uplift.
See yourself in our team:
In this role, you will:
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of data engineers, creating an inclusive, accountable and collaborative engineering culture
- Define and execute the engineering strategy for Group Security data platforms and products
- Lead the migration of data capabilities from legacy platforms to a modern cloud-based data environment
- Provide technical leadership across data architecture, modelling, integration, platform design and engineering standards
- Oversee the delivery of secure, resilient and scalable data pipelines, services and reusable data products
- Drive engineering excellence through automation, testing, observability, CI/CD and operational discipline
- Partner with product owners, architects, security specialists and engineering leaders to translate complex requirements into effective solutions
- Balance transformation priorities, delivery commitments, platform health, risk and technical debt to achieve sustainable outcomes.
We are interested in hearing from people who:
Are an experienced engineering leader with a strong data engineering background and the technical judgement to guide architecture, design and delivery in a complex enterprise environment. You are passionate about developing people, improving engineering capability and creating the conditions for teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
You will bring:
- Significant experience leading and developing data engineering teams, including coaching senior technical professionals
- Proven experience delivering large-scale data platforms, data products or analytics solutions
- Strong expertise in data architecture, data modelling, data integration and platform design
- Practical experience designing and delivering data solutions using AWS data services and systems
- Experience leading complex platform transformation or migration initiatives
- Strong knowledge of modern data engineering practices, distributed processing and cloud-native platforms
- The ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex technical decisions clearly
- A strong risk, security, reliability and operational excellence mindset
Experience with Snowflake is strongly preferred. Exposure to Python, SQL, Spark, AWS services such as EMR, Glue or Redshift, and enterprise self-service data platforms will also be highly regarded.
Cybersecurity experience is valuable but not essential. This role offers an opportunity for an accomplished data engineering leader to build security domain knowledge while contributing to advanced analytics, automation and AI-powered cyber defence capabilities.
Working with us:
At 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.
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Skills Required
- Significant experience leading and developing data engineering teams, including coaching senior technical professionals
- Proven experience delivering large-scale data platforms, data products, or analytics solutions
- Strong expertise in data architecture, data modelling, data integration, and platform design
- Practical experience designing and delivering data solutions using AWS data services and systems
- Experience leading complex platform transformation or migration initiatives
- Strong knowledge of modern data engineering practices, distributed processing, and cloud-native platforms
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex technical decisions clearly
- Strong risk, security, reliability, and operational excellence mindset
- Experience with Snowflake
- Exposure to Python, SQL, Spark, AWS EMR, AWS Glue, or AWS Redshift
- Exposure to enterprise self-service data platforms
- Cybersecurity experience
Commonwealth Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Commonwealth Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by Commonwealth Bank.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The bank offers additional Life Leave, the option to purchase up to four extra weeks, pet leave, and paid volunteering leave alongside flexible-working options. Public materials indicate these leave features compare well within Australian banking.
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Parental & Family Support — Permanent employees can access up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave, and superannuation is paid for up to 34 weeks of unpaid parental leave. These provisions extend support for new parents beyond standard settings.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Access includes CBHS Health Fund, Fitness Passport, a 24/7 wellbeing platform with telehealth, an Employee Assistance Program, and employer‑paid income protection for up to two years, alongside staff banking perks and share plans. This combination provides day‑to‑day value across health, protection, and financial perks.
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