Lead Quality Software Engineer (Performance)

Create your best future and join Westpac as a Lead Quality Software Engineer (Performance).

What’s the role?

You’ll take the lead in shaping how performance and non‑functional quality are built into some of our most critical platforms. This role is all about setting the standards that help teams deliver software that is fast, resilient, scalable and reliable. You’ll define performance strategies, embed non‑functional testing into delivery pipelines, and make sure quality is designed in from the very start rather than tested in at the end.

You’ll work closely with product, engineering, architecture and risk partners to define meaningful non‑functional requirements and guide design decisions early. You’ll also coach and mentor engineers, helping lift performance engineering capability across teams and creating consistent, high‑quality practices. Along the way, you’ll use data, metrics and insights to highlight risks, drive improvements and improve customer experience.

This is a permanent, hybrid role based in Sydney on Gadigal Country, giving you flexibility while working on systems that truly matter at scale.

What do I need?

• Experience leading performance engineering or non‑functional testing for business‑critical systems
• Strong understanding of non‑functional requirements, SLOs and SLAs in complex or regulated environments
• Hands‑on experience with performance testing tools and CI CD integration
• Confidence interpreting performance results and driving improvement with engineering teams
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for coaching and continuous improvement

Why join us?

We’re obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee only mortgage rates
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank
• Lots of opportunities to give back to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives

Create your future today

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We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find more information and contact details on our FAQs and how to contact us page, under the ‘Diversity, sustainability and flexibility’ section.

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