What is a Data Engineer at Commonwealth Bank?
As a Data Engineer at Commonwealth Bank, you are at the forefront of the bank’s digital transformation. You are not just managing data; you are architecting the foundations that allow one of Australia’s largest financial institutions to provide seamless, secure, and innovative services to millions of customers. Whether you are working in Corp Tech or Group Security, your role is to build next-generation data platforms that turn raw telemetry and financial information into actionable intelligence.
This position demands a blend of rigorous engineering and creative problem-solving. You will be responsible for the full development lifecycle—from requirement analysis and technical design to implementation and ongoing support. You will work with high-scale environments, utilizing AWS cloud technologies, Spark, Scala, Ab Initio, and Python to build pipelines that are not only efficient but resilient and compliant with strict financial industry standards.
The work is complex and high-impact. You will frequently face challenges involving large-scale data ingestion, real-time processing, and performance optimization. Whether you are automating workflows with Apache Airflow or securing data through DevSecOps practices, your contributions directly enable the bank’s strategic initiatives, including advanced analytics, Generative AI, and critical security functions.




