Principal Software Engineer (Android)

• You are an expert and leader in Android software development and platforms

• We are pushing the boundaries in mobile software engineering

• Together we’ll build tomorrow's bank, using world-leading engineering, technology & innovation

Do work that matters

CommBank is recognised as leading technology and engineering innovation across Australia, from payments to internet banking and mobile apps. Our Software team are the brains behind Australia’s number one banking app, Netbank, Cardless Cash, Comm Sec Pocket and Spend Tracker.

We go beyond a passion for web and mobile development, creating reliable APIs at a unique scale in Australia.  We’re Agile, we’re product aligned, we work full cycle engineering (you own what you design and build end-to-end), and we’ve transformed to the shift left approach

See yourself in our team

This is your chance to join our Retail Technology – Technology Foundations – Mobile Foundations, where we are dedicated to building the most efficient mobile solutions for our customers. We push the boundaries, think outside the box, and leverage the latest technologies to constantly innovate and deliver exceptional customer journeys.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you’ll be a hands-on technology leader with deep expertise in Android platform architecture, responsible for designing and delivering innovative mobile solutions. You will uplift capabilities across automation, scalability and reliability while partnering with senior stakeholders to drive software engineering best practices.

If you’re driven by innovation, thrive on solving complex challenges, comfortable pushing boundaries, and are passionate about building great mobile experiences, this might be your next career move.

We’re interested in hearing from people who:

• Are experts in Android software engineering, with a proven track record of delivering scalable and reliable solutions

• Pioneer innovative architectural approaches and frameworks to solve complex significant challenges to enhance the customer’s experience

• Act as a force multiplier, empowering engineers across teams through collaboration, mentorship, and sharing best practices to accelerate growth and delivery

• Champion a culture of technical excellence, driving knowledge sharing to maximise the impact of the engineering community

• Influence the future state of the technology landscape, shaping the direction of mobile architecture and engineering strategies

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive engineering best practices and contribute to the capability uplift of the wider engineering community

• Stay up-to-date with evolving product design and development tools, techniques and technologies

• Are confident decision makers, well-versed in influencing the strategic direction the technology landscape

Tech skills  

We use a broad range of tools, languages, and frameworks. We do not expect you to know them all but experience or exposure with some of these (or equivalents) will set you up for success in this team; 

• Programming Languages: Java / Kotlin

• Libraries: Jetpack Compose, Hilt, Navigation

• Mobile Architectures: MVVM, Modularisation

• DevSecOps & Automation: CI/CD pipelines, Gradle, Fastlane, GitHub Actions

• Testing: Unit Testing, Espresso, Snapshot Testing

• Cloud & Backend Services: API Design, Firebase, AWS

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 Australia, you’ll be empowered to do your best work and be given the choice on when and where that work happens. We really love working here, and we think you will too. 

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