📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Senior Platform Engineer
Company: Commonwealth Bank
Location: Bangalore, India
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Category: DevOps Engineer, System Administrator, Web Infrastructure
Date Posted: June 30, 2025
Experience Level: 10+ years

🚀 Role Summary

📝 Enhancement Note: This role focuses on driving technical solutions for CommBank's Lending & Integrated Channels Technology, ensuring reliability, performance, security, and ease of use for millions of customers daily.
📝 Enhancement Note: The Senior Platform Engineer will work with minimal supervision, contributing to the development, deployment, and support of IT system components, with a strong emphasis on non-functional requirements.

💻 Primary Responsibilities

📝 Enhancement Note: The role involves technical analysis, solution design, development, and unit testing, as well as end-to-end ownership of tasks and driving solution design discussions within the team.
📝 Enhancement Note: The Senior Platform Engineer will assist in various initiatives, fix production and regression testing defects, and mentor more junior team members.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Technology

Experience: 7+ years of experience with Murex Datamart or MXML on Murex 3.1, along with a strong understanding of financial markets and asset classes.

Required Skills:

Murex Datamart or MXML experience on Murex 3.1 (7+ years)
Autosys EOD scheduling experience
Pre-Trade/MxML/Interface/Confirmations/Settlements/Market Operations
Advanced financial market understanding (different asset classes)
Technical solution design experience and end-to-end solution ownership
Experience with Commodities, Interest Rates, and Fixed Income (preferred)

Preferred Skills:

Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects

📊 Web Portfolio & Project Requirements

Portfolio Essentials:

Demonstrate experience with Murex Datamart or MXML on Murex 3.1 through past projects
Showcase understanding of financial markets and asset classes through relevant case studies
Highlight problem-solving skills and technical solution design through past project examples

Technical Documentation:

Provide detailed documentation of past projects, focusing on solution design, implementation, and testing processes
Include any relevant certifications or training related to Murex Datamart or MXML

💵 Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000 per annum (Based on experience and market standards for Senior DevOps roles in Bangalore)

Benefits:

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs
Retirement savings plans and employee share purchase plans
Flexible work arrangements and leave entitlements
Learning and development opportunities, including internal and external training programs

Working Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with flexible working hours and remote work options available

🎯 Team & Company Context

🏢 Company Culture

Industry: Financial Services

Company Size: Large (Over 50,000 employees)

Founded: 1911

Team Structure:

The Lending & Integrated Channels Technology team consists of various squads, each focusing on specific aspects of CommBank's lending and integrated channels
The team follows Agile methodologies, with regular sprint planning, code reviews, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

Development Methodology:

Agile/Scrum methodologies with regular sprint planning and retrospectives
Code reviews, testing, and quality assurance practices
Deployment strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and server management

Company Website: https://www.commbank.com.au/

📈 Career & Growth Analysis

Web Technology Career Level: Senior DevOps Engineer/Platform Engineer

Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the Squad Lead or Technical Lead, with cross-functional collaboration with business and IT teams across Lending & Integrated Channels and Technology domains

Technical Impact: Drives technical solutions and ensures the reliability, performance, security, and ease of use of CommBank's branch applications, impacting millions of customers daily

Growth Opportunities:

Technical leadership and mentoring opportunities within the team
Career progression to Technical Lead, Engineering Manager, or other senior roles within CommBank's technology organization
Continuous learning and skill development opportunities through internal and external training programs

🌐 Work Environment

Office Type: Modern, collaborative office space with state-of-the-art technology and amenities

Office Location(s): Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore, India

Workspace Context:

Collaborative workspace with multiple monitors and testing devices available
Cross-functional team interaction and collaboration opportunities with business and IT teams
Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options

Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, with flexible working hours and remote work options available

📄 Application & Technical Interview Process

Interview Process:

Online Assessment: Technical assessment focusing on Murex Datamart or MXML, financial market understanding, and problem-solving skills
Technical Phone Screen: Discussion of technical skills, experience, and career goals
On-Site Interview: In-depth technical discussions, solution design exercises, and behavioral interviews
Final Round: Meeting with the hiring manager and team members to discuss cultural fit and next steps

Portfolio Review Tips:

Highlight relevant projects showcasing Murex Datamart or MXML experience, financial market understanding, and problem-solving skills
Prepare case studies demonstrating technical solution design and end-to-end solution ownership
Be ready to discuss any challenges faced and how you overcame them

Technical Challenge Preparation:

Brush up on Murex Datamart or MXML concepts, financial market understanding, and problem-solving techniques
Practice solution design exercises and be prepared to discuss trade-offs and constraints
Familiarize yourself with CommBank's products, services, and technology stack

ATS Keywords: Murex Datamart, MXML, Autosys, Pre-Trade, Interface, Confirmations, Settlements, Market Operations, Technical Solution Design, Financial Market Understanding, End-to-End Solution Ownership, Development, Unit Testing, Agile, Scrum, CI/CD, DevOps, System Administration, Web Infrastructure

🛠 Technology Stack & Web Infrastructure

Frontend Technologies: N/A (Focus on backend and infrastructure)

Backend & Server Technologies:

Murex Datamart or MXML (7+ years of experience required)
Autosys EOD scheduling
Pre-Trade/MxML/Interface/Confirmations/Settlements/Market Operations
Other relevant backend technologies and frameworks (based on project requirements)

Development & DevOps Tools:

Version control systems (e.g., Git)
CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, CircleCI)
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation)
Containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)

👥 Team Culture & Values

Web Development Values:

Customer-centric approach, focusing on reliability, performance, security, and ease of use
Collaborative teamwork and knowledge sharing
Continuous learning and improvement
Technical excellence and innovation

Collaboration Style:

Cross-functional collaboration with business and IT teams
Code reviews and pair programming practices
Regular team meetings and stand-ups to ensure alignment and progress

📝 Enhancement Note: The team values a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a customer-focused mindset. They encourage open communication, active listening, and a willingness to learn and adapt.