Chief Engineer (data Platform Migration)

Commonwealth Bank

Competitive salary; annual bonus; benefits
Hybrid (at least 50% in-office)
Enterprise-scale data platform leadership
Cloud-native distributed architecture design
Legacy to modern data migration execution
The Commonwealth Bank is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the evolution of its enterprise data platforms, focusing on migration from legacy systems to modern, cloud-native solutions. The role requires a deep technical background in data platform architecture and governance, as well as strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading the technical strategy and target-state architecture for CBA's enterprise data platforms including CommBank.data and Data Marketplace.
  • The position requires owning large-scale data platform migrations from legacy warehouses to modern cloud-native stacks while ensuring continuity and operational resilience.
  • Candidates must be deeply technical hands-on Chief Engineers capable of influencing senior stakeholders and partnering across product, risk, and delivery leaders.

Matching Summary

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The Commonwealth Bank is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the evolution of its enterprise data platforms, focusing on migration from legacy systems to modern, cloud-native solutions. The role requires a deep technical background in data platform architecture and governance, as well as strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

Salary

Competitive Salary; Annual Bonus; Benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Enterprise-scale data platform leadership
  • Cloud-native distributed architecture design
  • Legacy to modern data migration execution
  • Data governance and operational risk management
  • Senior stakeholder influence in regulated environments

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for developing people and mentoring
  • Experience with AI-driven insights platforms
  • Ability to balance stabilization with innovation
  • Strong architectural judgement in ambiguity

Key Requirements

  • Deeply technical hands-on Chief Engineer experience
  • Proven track record in large-scale data migrations
  • Expertise in regulated financial environment operations

Work Rights

Not specified

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