The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank) is inviting applications for the position of Principal Software Engineer to join the CTO Organisation | Enterprise Architecture & Core Banking. The CTO Enterprise Architecture team in Bangalore provides overarching design authority across CommBank’s core financial systems. In this Principal Software Engineer role, you will be the lead architectural authority for enterprise ledger and banking account modernization, shaping cloud-native microservices on AWS.

Core Responsibilities & Technical Scope

In this position at Commonwealth Bank, your operational deliverables and core performance objectives include:

• Lead Architectural Authority: Establish architectural blueprints and technical roadmaps for multi-year core banking modernization initiatives.
• Distributed Ledger Design: Architect resilient, low-latency financial ledger processing systems handling millions of concurrent requests.
• Technology Strategy: Evaluate emerging software patterns, cloud technologies, and frameworks to guide long-term engineering choices.
• Executive Collaboration: Partner with domain Chief Engineers, General Managers, and enterprise architects to align engineering with business goals.

Selection Criteria & Candidate Profile

CommBank evaluates candidates against demonstrated capabilities aligned with the requisition scope:

• Mandatory Qualification: Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in Engineering in Computer Science, IT, or related technical disciplines.
• Principal Stature: Substantial industry track record as a principal engineer or lead architect in enterprise banking or high-volume financial platforms.
• Distributed Systems Mastery: Deep expertise in microservices architecture, event-driven streaming (Kafka), high availability, and database design.
• Technical Governance: Proven track record driving architectural governance, technical consensus, and mentoring senior engineering leaders.

Key Competencies & Technical Proficiencies

Remuneration, Flexibility & Benefits

Commonwealth Bank offers progressive remuneration packages supported by comprehensive employee benefits:

• Remuneration Structure: ₹4,500,000 – ₹6,500,000 per annum. (CommBank has not stated a fixed salary; this represents the general market benchmark for Principal Engineers in Bangalore.)
• Workplace Flexibility: Collaborative hybrid engineering model at CommBank India state-of-the-art campus at Manyata Business Park, Bangalore.
• Employee Privileges: Concessional rates on home loans, personal banking, savings, and wealth products.
• Parental & Personal Leave: Market-leading paid primary and secondary parental leave alongside personal wellbeing allowances.
• Career Pathways: Tailored internal career progression, funded certifications, and group-wide development academies.
• Community Impact: Paid volunteer leave supporting charitable and community non-profit initiatives.

About Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank)

Commonwealth Bank is Australia’s leading provider of financial services, supporting over 16 million customers across retail, business, institutional, and international markets. CommBank is dedicated to fostering a supportive, diverse, and inclusive workplace that reflects the vibrant communities we serve.

Application Information & Submission

Applications for this requisition close on September 29, 2026. Suitable candidates are encouraged to submit their CV directly through the official CommBank gateway.

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