Staff Software Engineer (Quality) (cba)

Job Description

• We're embarking on an engineering transformation and are eager to push the boundaries across quality engineering.

• You have knowledge that spans both development and operations, including coding, infrastructure management, system admin/engineering and DevSecOps Toolchains.

• Together we will build tomorrow’s bank today, using world-leading engineering, technology, and innovation.

Do work that matters:

CommBank is recognised as leading the industry in IT and operations with its world-class platforms and processes, agile IT infrastructure, and innovation in everything from our customer facing technology to our internal services and solutions.

We are embarking on our Quality Engineering journey and looking for an experienced Staff Quality Engineer to be part of the Delivery & Quality Engineering chapter within HR Technology.

The HR Technology function works in an Agile methodology with our HR business to plan, prioritise and deliver on high value HR & technology objectives with key results that can be experienced by all of our employees.

See yourself in our team:

As the Staff Quality Engineer, you will bring your expertise in quality engineering, test automation, risk management, business solutions, systems optimisation to provide overall leadership, strategic planning and direction and execution of test automation initiatives. You will foster an environment of engineering excellence and a culture of ongoing improvement.

You will enjoy working in a hybrid agile development environment, collaborating with diverse teams and working with diverse portfolio of work.

We’re interested in hearing from people who:

• Are eager to take on the role of the squad's "Quality Advocate," encouraging a critical thinking mindset and drive prevention of defects over detection of defects.

• Contribute to the development of test harnesses, frameworks, tools and infrastructure to enable test automation, CI/CD and code quality.

• Effectively strategize, plan and estimate test deliverables to ensure system enhancements/fixes are stable, reliable and available for customers

• Have a deep understanding of quality attributes in SDLC and quality practices.

• Influences product design, implementation, and enhancement to support testability and quality.

• Automates real-time anomaly detection through services such as log monitoring.

• Build and integrate and maintain solutions to provide test data.

• Creates well-engineered, scalable and reliable tests, and review tests created by other engineers.

• Have the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders, both technical and non-technical at all levels, including explaining complex technical issues to a non-technical audience.

• Works closely with the squads and lead on the journey of quality engineering and DevSecOps through coaching and mentoring, especially software engineers.

• Support and mentor other Quality Engineers.

• Cultivate engagement and learning culture through activities such as guild presentations and blog posts.

Technical Skills:

We use a broad range of tools, languages, and frameworks. We don’t expect you to know them all but experience or exposure with some of these will set you up for success in this team:

• Expertise with programming language – C# using Visual Studio, Java, Python, JavaScript.

• Deep understanding of API testing tools and BDD (Behaviour-Driven Development) framework - Selenium, Specflow.

• Working knowledge of DevOps and CI/CD implementation – GitHub, and TeamCity.

• Web services, REST/SOAP/XML and API/Service based testing using tools such as POSTMAN and Blazemeter.

• Proficient using Jira and Confluence.

• Familiarity with Cloud – AWS preferred.

• Any experience with the following would be highly regarded but not essential: Docker, Playwright, Perfecto, PACT, REST Assured, ISTQB qualification.

Working with us

Whether you’re passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career with CommBank is for you.   

Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive, and flexible workplace with flexible work locations. One where we’re driven by our values, and supported to share ideas, initiatives, and energy. One where making a positive impact for customers, communities and each other is part of our every day.  

Here, you’ll thrive. You’ll be supported when faced with challenges and empowered to tackle new opportunities. We’re hiring engineers from across all of our technology hubs in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. We really love working here, and we think you will too.