Senior Engineering Manager - Product Discovery ...
@ Commonwealth Bank

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
A$180,000
On Site
Posted 23 days ago

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Overview

The Senior Engineering Manager - Product Discovery and Experimentation role at Commonwealth Bank is a hands-on technical leadership position. You will guide a small, high-impact team in prototyping, testing, and building platform capabilities that drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and lead an adaptable engineering team focused on discovery and rapid prototyping.
  • Collaborate with Product and Design partners in a triad model.
  • Contribute to solution design and technical feasibility.
  • Ensure prototypes have security, scalability, and quality built in.
  • Scan emerging technologies to introduce fresh capabilities.

What We Look For

Candidates should be curious and comfortable in ambiguous problem spaces, with a balanced blend of technical expertise and leadership. You must be outcome-focused, communicating clearly with multiple stakeholders while continuously uplifting engineering practices.

Technical Skills & Experience

  • Proficiency in React.js, Next.js, Typescript, and GraphQL.
  • Experience with cloud architectures, APIs, and event-driven systems.
  • Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD and cloud-native environments.
  • Strong background in agile product development and lean experimentation.

Working With Us

Commonwealth Bank offers flexible work arrangements, including hybrid options with at least half the time spent in-office monthly. A respectful, inclusive and supportive culture awaits you.

Key skills/competency

leadership, prototyping, experimentation, innovation, agile, cloud, React.js, Next.js, Typescript, GraphQL

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How to Get Hired at Commonwealth Bank

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Commonwealth Bank's culture: Review mission, values, and recent news.
  • Customize your resume: Tailor skills to product discovery and experimentation.
  • Emphasize leadership: Highlight managing small, agile teams.
  • Prepare technical examples: Share experiences with prototyping and modern tools.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review React.js and Next.js fundamentals.
Understand cloud architecture basics.
Practice prototyping with modern frameworks.
Familiarize with CI/CD pipeline processes.

Behavioral Questions

Explain past team leadership challenges.
Describe handling ambiguous project requirements.
Share examples of fostering innovation.
Discuss managing cross-team communications.

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