How will I help? We are looking for experienced C++ Engineers to be trained up in Java and be a part of UNITE, Australia's largest Technology transformation program, with these roles being located on the Gold Coast. As a Software Engineering Specialist, you will be involved in working for one of the largest banks in Australia. You will design and develop software solutions, ensuring adherence to relevant standards and processes. The position sits within the Business Lending domain, which delivers customer servicing and origination technology solutions for the bank's business customer portfolio via both online and staff-facing channels. We are seeking a developer who enjoys working with legacy applications and has a creative, out-of-the-box mindset. What will I be responsible for? Ensure high quality standards of delivery, which are reusable. Perform the design and development of software solutions for business-critical application change projects, enhancements, and maintenance. Prepare and update high-level functional and technical specification documents. Contribute to the development of detailed design documents to enable solutions development to identify final sizing and costing within the application domain. Perform the design and development of software solutions according to Group development standards, with the goal of providing reliable, stable, and operationally sound applications that meet business requirements. Apply Design Thinking principles such as customer empathy, creative collaboration, and test & learn, ensuring solutions address customer needs and are viable and feasible for the business. Plan and conduct unit testing of software solutions designed and developed to ensure quality and fit-for-purpose deliverables. Apply Agile frameworks, techniques, and processes and overlay agile reporting and governance to deliver incremental value to areas of responsibility. Consistently apply tools, standards, methods, and processes in developing solutions to ensure that quality applications are developed with consistent, maintainable code which supports risk and compliance management. Review code to deliver quality, regulatory compliance, security, and fraud detection. Motivate and mentor a team of developers. What's in it for me? You'll play a significant part in the future of a business that has been around for over 200 years. Our purpose is to create better futures together. So, we'll back you in the development of your career, internal career prospects, and flexible working. You'll also keep learning to grow your career, backed by a fantastic team of people with a can-do, supportive structure. Whatever shape your family takes, we offer generous paid and unpaid parental leave for your nominated primary and support carers. This includes leave to organise adoptions, surrogacy, and foster care arrangements. And we continue to pay your super contributions while you take all the time you need to get your new family settled. What do I need? You will be experienced and have a deep understanding of C++ development, with a willingness to transition to Java development. You will be a problem solver and someone that is continually looking to upskill and develop. The technologies used are predominantly Java, JavaScript using REST/SOAP services to integrate with the bank's enterprise services layer, databases, and host systems. Software development practices within the team are aligning to agile methodologies. This role will move you into an extremely innovative and growing engineering team where you will be working on a range of exciting projects. The ideal candidate should be a problem solver, able to form strong opinions, challenge the status quo, propose innovative solutions, and possess the expertise to modernize and improve an aging codebase while handling complex challenges effectively. To be considered for this role you need the following skills/experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience with C++ development A passion for discovering and learning about new technology. Great understanding of OOPS & entity relationship management. General awareness of design patterns. Minimum 1 year of experience in any RDBMS. A good understanding of designing Database objects (Table, Index, partitions, constraint). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Collaborative team player. Knowledge of system development life cycle. Knowledge of applications support and development. Ability to work independently or within a team framework. Strong time management, workload management, and organizational skills. What's it like to work there? We are a collaborative team of passionate people with a shared ambition to make a difference for our customers, our communities, and each other. At Westpac, making a difference means creating impact, unlocking our own and each other's passions, and transformative success stories to create better futures together. As well as competitive remuneration and a great culture, joining the Westpac family gives you access to a wide range of employee benefits to help you manage your priorities - whether that means family life, work/life balance, ambition to grow, or all the little perks in between. We'll empower you to shape your career path. Through personalized upskilling, mentoring, and training opportunities, you're in control of where you start and how you'll grow. As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to have created a culture and work environment that values diversity and flexibility – and champions inclusion. Hear from some of our people and their experiences working with us.