Software Engineer - AI Powered Engineering

• You are passionate about AI and working to deliver better outcomes for CBA’s people and customers 

• We are leading the world in AI ambition within Australia’s largest bank and fintech 

• Together we will innovate the future of banking with state-of-the-art AI Powered Engineering solutions 

Your business  

The CIO for Technology team ensures that CommBank has a world-class engineering capability and is at the forefront of technology, using innovative and emerging technology to help our customers and support our Group Strategy. 

We work hard to ensure that best practice, whether inside CommBank or outside in the broader technology ecosystem, is discovered, sheltered, nurtured, and spread to wherever else it can drive the most benefit for the Group and our customers. 

We are actively involved in the technology community, contributing to education programs, innovation, research, and partnerships that will set Australia up for success as the economy transitions to a more digital future. 

Do work that matters 

The CIO for Technology team is seeking an experienced Engineer to join our new AI Powered Engineering function dedicated to working with Commonwealth Bank’s global engineering community to use AI assisted tools and capabilities in ways that improve the engineering experience and productivity. 

Role responsibilities: 

Write and maintain clean, efficient and testable code for product or system development under the guidance of senior team members. 

• Collaborate with peers and senior engineers during design discussions and code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices. 

• Assist in maintaining and updating documentation for codebases, products or tools incorporating feedback from users and team members. 

• Support debugging and troubleshooting efforts by analysing system and product issues, identifying root causes and implementing solution with guidance as needed. 

• Conduct research and experimentation with AI assisted tools and provide feedback on their effectiveness in engineering workflows. 

• Participate in team meetings, planning sessions and ceremonies to contribute to squad progress and learning. 

• Continuously develop technical skills and knowledge of AI tools and emerging technologies, proactively seeking team mentorship and learning opportunities. 

We are interested in hearing from people who have: 

• A strong foundation in software development, including knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns 

• Passion to learn and explore AI and Gen AI driven tools and techniques to improve software development processes. Ideally you will Commercial or side project experience in one or more of the following technologies or related technologies: Anthropic Claude, Llama, LiteLLM, Cursor, windsurf / Codeium, VO Vercel, Continue, Aider, Cline, Langchain, Langgraph, Hugging Face 

• Understanding of SDLC concepts and familiarity with coding standards, testing and debugging techniques, version control systems and agile tooling 

• Solid programming skills in Python, TypeScript, JavaScript or C# with a focus on writing clean, maintainable code

• Basic understanding of API development and microservices 

• Experience with database management systems and SQL language 

• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevSecOps practices 

Working with us 

Please include a cover letter with your application that highlights how your experience, through personal or work projects, aligns with the requirements of the role and demonstrates your proficiency in AI-powered engineering. Referencing the specified tools, or similar technologies that you have used is recommended. 

Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive and flexible workplace. We are working hard to recruit people who represent the diversity of our customers and our society. If you're excited about this opportunity but you don't meet every single requirement, or your experience doesn't align perfectly, we still want to encourage you to send in your application. You may just be the perfect candidate for this opportunity or another within CommBank. 

If this sounds like you, APPLY TODAY!