Staff Software Engineer - InLife Unloan Platform (TypeScript, Next.js, GraphQL, Node.js)

About the Role

Join Unloan, a cutting-edge initiative backed by Commonwealth Bank, aiming to revolutionise the home lending ecosystem. As a Staff Software Engineer within the InLife Crew's Core Banking Squad, you will develop and maintain critical digital lending systems managing repayments, redraws, account servicing, and more. This role requires a combination of advanced engineering skills, strong domain knowledge of banking and lending, and a commitment to building highly resilient and scalable platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver robust, secure, and scalable services leveraging TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js, and GraphQL within cloud-native environments.
• Lead strategy, architecture, and design decisions while maintaining hands-on software development responsibilities.
• Own the full lifecycle of products from concept through to production in a "you build it, you run it" culture.
• Drive innovation by incorporating automation and modern engineering practices to enhance platform reliability and scaling.
• Mentor and uplift engineering teams by setting technical standards and promoting continuous improvement and experimentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align engineering efforts with business goals, balancing risk, compliance, and user experience.
• Lead the modernization of legacy systems into API-first, event-driven, cloud-native architectures at enterprise scale.
• Apply AI and automation technologies responsibly, considering regulatory, privacy, and security implications.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive hands-on experience in TypeScript, Node.js, GraphQL, and REST APIs with full-stack proficiency.
• Strong back-end system design skills capable of handling complex financial workflows and high transaction volumes.
• Proficiency in building distributed, event-driven systems with observability and operational control.
• Familiarity with AI and automation tools including generative AI, large language models (LLMs), and multi-agent systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, along with container technologies like Docker.
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices using tools like Git, GitHub Actions, and SonarQube.
• Competence in testing frameworks including Jest, Playwright, and Storybook to ensure quality and production readiness.
• Knowledge of observability tools such as Application Insights enhances system monitoring.
• Experience with modern frontend frameworks, especially Next.js and React Native, is advantageous.

Additional Information

This position is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and requires on-site presence. Candidates already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group should apply internally. The employer emphasizes an inclusive hiring process and provides accessibility support as needed.

Advertising End Date: 14 September 2026