How will I help?
Working within Technology, Westpac Institution Banking (WIB) on the highly strategic Westpac One project, the Lead Engineer function plays an important role in the development of a new Online Banking Platform for Corporate and Institutional clients.
We are looking for top engineers with the ability to deliver business value first and foremost.
This role is responsible for the delivery of back-end services supporting the platform, developed using Java and made accessible via REST APIs.
It will be necessary to have experience with Kafka or similar event streaming technology.
Delivery will involve database integration using both Relational and NoSQL data stores.
Experience with enterprise integration patterns will be a benefit.
Your role will be to lead a stream, being responsible for both design and build.
You will work with other stream Lead engineers to ensure consistency for similar patterns, DevOps processes etc.
You will be responsible for leading the engineers and solution designers in your stream, so you will need strong design skills in addition to your coding skills.
You will code.
You will be expected to be the person in the stream that any developer would go to for coding help.
You will work with the other lead engineers and the Chief Engineer to build a better engineering practice and look to implement continuous improvement practices in everything you do.
What's in it for me?
You will play an important and significant part in the future of a business that has been around for 200 years.
Our vision is to become one of the world's great service companies.
So, we will back you in the development of your career, with internal career prospects and flexible working.
You will also be backed by a fantastic team of people in a can-do, supportive structure.
Whatever shape your family takes, we offer generous paid and unpaid parental leave for your nominated primary and support carers.
This includes leave to organise adoptions, surrogacy, and foster care arrangements.
What do I need?
Communicating complex ideas and solutions with technical leaders & business stakeholders, the Lead Software Engineer will be well equipped to provide and follow technical engineering advice and recommendations.
Key deliverables of this role will include:
Producing project & individual technical design documents.
Hands-on, writing and reviewing code.
Must have strong technical knowledge in the following areas: Core Java Spring Boot Design and Development of RESTful APIs Kafka or similar event streaming technology Relational and NoSQL databases, eg SQL Server, Cassandra DevOps pipelines such as Jenkins or Bamboo Providing technical input to the strategic direction of technology investments.
Identifying & assisting in mitigating the impact of technology dependencies on solution delivery.
Developing & implementing technology solutions in line with best practices and to agreed timeframes.
Engaging with Architects, Consultants, Infrastructure and Security Specialists to provide a key link between the technical needs of the business and the solution design.
Participating in Westpac Engineering communities, and providing constructive feedback to platform teams.
What is it like to work there?
We are a collaborative team of passionate people with a shared ambition to make a difference for our customers, our communities and each other.
At Westpac, making a difference means creating impact, unlocking our own and each other's passions, and transformative success stories to create better futures together.
As well as competitive remuneration and a great culture, joining the Westpac family gives you access to a wide range of employee benefits to help you manage your priorities - whether that means family life, work/life balance, ambition to grow or all the little perks in between.
We'll empower you to shape your career path.
Through personalised upskilling, mentoring, and training opportunities, you're in control of where you start and how you'll grow.
As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility – and champions inclusion.
How do I apply?
At Westpac, we're all about creating a supportive culture and ensuring our workplaces, branches, products, and services are accessible and inclusive for everyone—our customers, employees, and the wider community.
If you're interested in discussing workplace flexibility, please feel free to mention it in your application.
We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, veterans and reservists, and Indigenous Australians to apply.
If you have questions about the recruitment process, please email
Do you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?
We can provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability and/or neurodiversity.
If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process at any stage, please email
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