Staff Software Engineer- React
Do work that matters:
CommBank is driving a major engineering transformation, aiming to redefine customer expectations and build tomorrow’s bank with innovative technologies and products. Recognised for its industry-leading IT platforms, agile infrastructure, and pioneering services—from payments to mobile apps—CommBank’s Software Engineering team powers Australia’s number one banking app and other cutting-edge solutions.
The team excels in both web and mobile development, delivering robust APIs at scale, and is seeking creative, diverse engineers to join their journey, shape the future of banking, and support Australia’s economic growth through technology-driven customer experiences.
See yourself in our team:
As part of the As part of CommSec’s Product & Investing Crew, the Staff Software Engineer will play a pivotal role in Australia’s largest online retail stockbroker, CommSec. This high-visibility platform supports a diverse investor base and employs a range of technologies. The role involves working with a high-performing, multi-level team of software engineers, consulting on product and feature design, and providing support to deliver key products and solutions. Engineers at CommSec gain exposure to top-tier IT systems and are encouraged to grow their careers across multiple areas within the broader CBA network.
We’re interested in hearing from people who:
- Champion best practices in web and backend development, including architecture, testing, CI/CD, and performance optimisation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features and improvements to the CommSec platform.
- Drive technical strategy and architectural decisions across Web and backend systems, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and security.
- Promote a culture of innovation, inclusion, and psychological safety within the team.
- Partner with stakeholders across product, design, and operations to align on goals and deliver exceptional customer outcomes.
Tech Skills:
- Frontend: TypeScript and React (building scalable applications)
- Backend: C# / .NET Core (designing and running APIs)
- Databases: Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) or similar SQL/NoSQL databases
Nice to have:
- Cloud platforms (AWS preferred; Azure or GCP also relevant)
- CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and production operations
- Testing (unit, integration, E2E)
- Monitoring, alerting, and performance optimisation
What we value:
- Strong system design and architecture skills
- Ownership of systems end-to-end
- Focus on reliability, observability, and security
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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Skills Required
- TypeScript and React experience
- C# and .NET Core experience
- Experience with Microsoft SQL Server or similar SQL/NoSQL databases
- Strong system design and architecture skills
- Ownership of systems end-to-end with focus on reliability and security
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentoring other engineers
- Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and production operations experience
- Testing experience (unit, integration, E2E)
- Monitoring, alerting, and performance optimisation 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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What We Do
Australia’s leading provider of financial services including retail, premium, business and institutional banking, funds management, superannuation, insurance, investment and sharebroking products and services. We are a business with more than 800,000 shareholders and over 52,000 employees. We offer a full range of financial services to help all Australians build and manage their finances.
