Lead Software Engineer - Mobile

About the role

Rabobank’s Technology team within COO Domain delivers the secure, reliable & scalable technology that keeps our people & customers connected.

We are hiring for a Lead Software Engineer - Mobile to join our Mobile Banking Squad.  This is a hands-on role, helping shape the future of our mobile banking experience across iOS & Android.

You will lead engineering decisions, solve complex technical challenges & coach engineers while continuing to design, build & improve secure, scalable & high-performing mobile solutions.  You will work across the full application lifecycle, from architecture & development through to testing, release & production support.

Top Role Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership across iOS, Android & hybrid mobile technologies
• Remain hands-on across software design, development, testing, debugging & remediation
• Design & review secure, scalable & maintainable mobile architecture & integrations
• Develop & guide solutions using Swift, SwiftUI & UIKit for iOS, & Kotlin, Jetpack & Compose for Android
• Lead design & code reviews & champion reusable, testable & high-quality engineering practice
• Coach engineers & provide technical direction across the Mobile Banking Squad
• Guide API, SDK & third-party integrations across mobile journeys
• Drive automated testing, CI/CD, mobile build & release practices
• Support App Store & Google Play releases & production operations
• Ensure solutions meet security, performance, resilience, accessibility & observability requirements
• Lead investigation & resolution of complex incidents, defects & technical debt
• Contribute to estimation, refinement & identification of technical risks & dependencies
• Participate in an on-call arrangement for priority incidents when required

To be successful, you will have:

• 10+ years’ experience in software development or engineering, including 2+ years in a senior or lead role
• Strong hands-on engineering experience across both iOS & Android
• Advanced experience with Swift, SwiftUI, UIKit, Kotlin, Jetpack & Compose
• Experience designing secure, scalable & customer-facing mobile applications
• Strong knowledge of mobile architecture patterns including MVVM, modular design & clean architecture
• Experience with REST APIs, SDKs, deep links, app-to-app flows & push notifications
• Strong understanding of mobile security, authentication, encryption & secure storage
• Experience with automated testing, CI/CD & App Store & Google Play release processes
• Experience using modern AI coding tools, such as GitHub Copilot or equivalent, for development, testing, debugging, refactoring & documentation
• Understanding of modern AI engineering concepts, including LLMs, prompt engineering, RAG, agentic workflows, evaluation & responsible AI
• Experience with observability, monitoring, performance, crash reporting & production support
• Demonstrated experience leading technical decisions, reviewing code & coaching engineers
• Strong communication skills & the ability to translate complex technical concepts for different audiences
• Banking or financial services experience is preferred, particularly within Mobile Banking

What we’re proud to offer you:

• Hybrid working: A mix of work in our newly refurbished CBD office & at home
• Wellbeing leave: Extra days to support your health & work-life balance
• Education Assistance Program to support your growth
• Parental leave: Up to 14 weeks’ paid leave to support you & your family
• Additional leave options: Earn an extra week of annual leave & purchase up to two more
• Insurance cover: Employer-funded Death, TPD & Income Protection
• Workplace giving: Matched donations through our community giving program
• Other extras:  Annual wardrobe or equipment allowance, flu shot, gym passport discount, health insurance discounts & more

Location & Working Arrangements:

This role must be based in Sydney & offers a flexible hybrid working model with both in office & at home working.

As part of the role, you may be required to participate in an on-call roster.

Our Values

Rabobank Australia values inclusion, belonging, & positive experiences for all.  Our work environment, our benefits, & the way we live our values, “Client Driven”, “Responsible”, “Professional” & “Cooperative” make it a great place to work.   We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Please let our Talent Acquisition team know if you need any accommodations to make our opportunities more accessible to you.