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Chief Engineer (based in Perth)

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is one of Australia's leading financial institutions providing banking and financial services.
Cloud
Principal Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
15+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

CommBank is seeking a visionary Chief Engineer to lead their digital banking evolution in Perth. This role reports directly to the CIO and offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of their tech ecosystem. The position combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise, focusing on emerging technologies, AI capabilities, and world-class engineering practices. The successful candidate will be instrumental in transforming CommBank into Australia's favourite digital bank.

The role is based in Perth, offering an attractive lifestyle change with its Mediterranean climate, stunning natural beauty, and lower cost of living. As Chief Engineer, you'll be responsible for driving innovation, overseeing platform modernization, and implementing complex solutions across the organization. The position requires a strategic technology leader with deep expertise in software engineering, architecture, cloud computing, and AI integration.

CommBank offers a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture where diversity is valued and innovation is encouraged. The company provides comprehensive benefits including annual bonuses, work-life balance, and relocation support. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior technology leader who wants to make a significant impact while enjoying the benefits of Perth's iconic outdoor lifestyle.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strategic vision and technical depth, with the ability to influence C-suite thinking and drive large-scale technological transformation. They should have extensive experience in platform modernization, AI implementation, and building scalable, secure technology ecosystems. This role offers the platform to shape the future of digital banking while working with a respected financial institution.

Last updated 12 days ago

Responsibilities For Chief Engineer (based in Perth)

  • Partner with Senior Leadership to design overall tech direction and influence on technologies and complex integration strategies
  • Oversee the migration of modern tooling and decommission outdated systems
  • Implement solutions to complex group wide problems
  • Champion and embed a strong culture of DevSecOps and full-cycle engineering
  • Drive innovation through emerging technologies and AI capability
  • Build, shape, and scale the future of tech ecosystem

Requirements For Chief Engineer (based in Perth)

  • Strategic Senior Technology Leadership experience
  • Deep hands-on expertise across software & platform engineering
  • Experience in architecture, cloud, and AI integration
  • Ability to influence C-suite thinking
  • Experience in platform modernisation strategies
  • Expertise in leveraging AI (GenAI/Agentic AI) based solutions
  • Technology product mindset

Benefits For Chief Engineer (based in Perth)

Relocation Benefits
  • Annual Bonus
  • Work-life balance
  • Relocation support to Perth
  • Inclusive and flexible workplace