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Senior Data Engineer

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Senior Data Engineer

Work in a fast paced, complex, agile environment
We are a diverse team focused on building a simpler, better bank
Together we work as a team to solve complex customer problems

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This is an exciting opportunity to join the Customer Data Management Domain within Financial Crime. This is part of a wider program and is responsible for ensuring our regulatory obligations around financial crime are met and the monitoring/screening of our customers are improved and enhanced to become leading practice in disrupting financial crimes.

See yourself in our team

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will work within a squad dedicated to improving and standardising ways of working to define business and functional requirements. You will provide specialist support in building banks strategic microservices.

Under the PACE model your day-to-day work will be set by the Product Owner. You will report to the Chapter Lead with whom you will complete 1:1s, training, development and coaching.

Convert business requirements into functional designs using knowledge of system capabilities, customer related expertise and microservice strategy (BIAN API framework)
Define feature requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria with customer data models (SAP and CommSee) and business goals in mind
Analyse and synthesize large amounts of information from differing sources to inform the future state
Document business requirements and processes using standard analysis methodologies and tools
Conduct effective Agile ceremonies with a continuous improvement mindset around ways of working
Enable engineering team to build a shared understanding of problems and solution whilst providing support for scope and delivery decisions.
Work closely with stakeholders and change management to identify impacts to business processes as a result of system or application changes
Provide support and participate in testing activities ensuring adequate coverage
Provide ongoing assistance to support teams for functionality released into production, DevSecOps capabilities and overall ownership of the product.
Manage conflicts, issues and risks to optimise the solution and ensure alignment to scope. The potential to define and deliver the team’s product roadmap, vision and KPIs/OKRs and manage the team’s performance to defined objectives.
Work with PO for the prioritisation of the backlog, assignment and management of backlog items according to Agile principles including the review of work and deliverables throughout the process according to specified timeframes.
Maintain a future-focussed technology mindset to deliver the best digital experiences for our clients whilst driving tech simplification
Enable, motivate, direct and continuously develop a committed, empowered, and high performing team
Undertake any other tasks assigned by your manager that you have the capability to perform safely in line with relevant internal Bank policies and external regulatory requirements.

We are interested in hearing from people who have experience:

Strong understanding of customer data structures and core data element e.g. name, address, DOB, KYC etc
Exposure to CBA customer data systems, e.g. SAP BP, ODS, GDW, ODS, CommSee or Omnia
Worked on technology enabled projects
Exposure to agile methodologies
Exposure to BIAN API frame work – Micro service APIs

Working with us

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

We support our people with the flexibility to balance where work is done with at least half your time each month connecting in our Sydney office. We also have many other flexible working options available including changing start and finish times, part-time arrangements and job share to name a few. Talk to us about how these arrangements might work for you.

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

If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.

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What You Should Know About Senior Data Engineer, CBA

Are you ready to take your technical skills to the next level as a Senior Data Engineer with CommBank in the vibrant Sydney CBD Area? This role is not just about crunching numbers; it’s about building a simpler and better bank by tackling complex customer problems in an agile environment. You’ll be part of a diverse, collaborative team dedicated to enhancing our Customer Data Management Domain within Financial Crime. In this exciting capacity, you’ll translate business requirements into functional designs and work closely with other agile teams to ensure our regulatory obligations are met while striving for excellence in financial crime disruption. Your day-to-day will involve defining feature requirements and user stories, analyzing large data sets, and documenting processes using standard methodologies. You’ll also engage in Agile ceremonies aimed at continuous improvement, guiding the engineering team through effective communication of problems and solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to manage the team’s roadmap and KPIs, keeping a tech-forward mindset to enhance client experiences. At CommBank, we offer flexibility in where you work, encouraging a balanced lifestyle while supporting your career growth. If you are passionate about data and ready for a rewarding challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Senior Data Engineer Role at CBA

What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Data Engineer at CommBank?

As a Senior Data Engineer at CommBank, your primary responsibilities will include translating complex business requirements into functional designs, defining user stories, guiding Agile ceremonies, and working closely with stakeholders to improve customer data management processes. You'll also analyze and synthesize large data sets to support our compliance with financial crime regulations while ensuring the engineering team is aligned with the product roadmap and KPIs.