Chief Engineer, Data and AI
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Create your best future and join Westpac as a Chief Engineer Data and AI.
Whats the role
We are seeking an experienced Data and AI Chief Engineer with first-hand expertise in the design development and implementation of AI solutions on Azure AWS & Google public clouds as well as on-premise environments.
The ideal candidate is well versed and certified in public cloud technologies has relevant hands-on experience with emerging AI technologies patterns and protocols such as LLMs Agents MCPs A2A AI Factories Model Gardens and APIs. Hands on developer experience building solutions is essential. Financial industry experience to navigate the regulatory and security control frameworks that need to be applied is highly desirable. From day one you will have an immediate impact on the quality and pace of AI delivery the day-to-day efficiency of our operations and make an impact on our overall company-wide objectives.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Contribute to the evolution of the GroupTech AI and Infrastructure strategy working collaboratively with engineering architecture security and business teams to design and deliver secure resilient AI-enabled infrastructure while developing policies standards and as code control frameworks and establishing best practices and scalable patterns that enable efficient and compliant delivery.
- Provide timely status updates actively participate in agile stand-ups and assess and escalate potential risks early using the should we test.
- Support the development of standardised AI platforms and patterns with built-in guardrails contribute to cost-efficient infrastructure through optimisation and FinOps practices assist with L4 incident support and post-mortems collaborate with teams to simplify environments build strong stakeholder relationships and help uplift services towards evergreen operations.
- Work collaboratively with engineering architecture risk and security teams to design and deliver resilient high-performing AI-enabled services ensuring secure and compliant infrastructure supporting platform adoption and efficiency outcomes and contributing to mentoring and capability uplift across L3 engineers.
What do I need
- Over 5 years experience implementing AWS/Azure/GCP/Nvidia reference architecture.
- Relevant industry certification such as AWS Certified Generative AI Developer Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate orProfessional Machine Learning Engineer.
- Over 2 years hands on enterprise experience with Agentic AI LLMs and ML.
- Deep experience in several of the following areas: DevOps Kubernetes agentic identity and access management microservices networking AI observability automated governance & compliance.
- Experience with product evaluation and selection in conjunction with commercial teams.
- Bachelors degree in science Information Technology Engineering Mathematics or equivalent industry experience.
Were obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and were looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that return were committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways were 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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Were 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.
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About Company
Westpac has a long and proud history as Australia's first and oldest bank. It was established in 1817 as the Bank of New South Wales under a charter of incorporation provided by Governor Lachlan Macquarie. In October 1982 it changed its name to Westpac Banking Corporation following th ... View more
