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chief technology officer kit x15ventures
Chief Technology Officer Kit, x15ventures
Kit
Technology
Sydney
The Opportunity
Let’s introduce ourselves
We’re a venture-scaler powered by CommBank. That means we build, buy, and invest in startups that could benefit the bank’s 15 million customers and beyond.
Because of what we do, we’re really neither corporate, nor startup – instead we’re happily navigating the space between both worlds. We're close enough to benefit from the bank’s strategy, scale, and stability, but separate enough that we have the autonomy to try new things.
Kit is an earning-and-learning money app helping young people do more. Our nifty nudges and kid-friendly explainers make money make sense. Kids learn best by in-the-moment experience, so we built Kit – our friendly sidekick. Kit has the smart money know-how to nurture positive behaviors through nifty nudges and bite-sized educational content. Kit is built by x15ventures and wholly owned by CommBank. We are a venture in scale-up mode, which means we’re endlessly improving to deliver the best experience for young people and their parents and carers in Australia.
Why Kit?
The opportunity to grow and evolve an exciting purpose-driven venture and have a positive impact on the lives of young people and families
We celebrate an authentic team culture and promote collaboration and innovation
We offer flexible work options to support your well-being in the role
We believe family comes first and pay generous equal parental leave - understanding there’s more to life than work
You can choose your own adventure, with amazing development and career progression programs to help you grow!
We support hybrid working and have a beautiful base at South Eveleigh - a brand-new state-of-the-art precinct that is part of Sydney’s wider technology community.
Where do you fit in?
We’re a tech-first team with a big vision to accelerate the financial capability of young people.
We believe that technology isn’t just about writing code, it’s about empowered, cross-functional teams, collaborating to solve the biggest problems for our customers and business.
We’re continuous learners, and you would be helping drive this culture through coaching & mentoring, e.g. ‘Tech Time Fridays’ to share learnings across the team.
We’re based in CommBank’s facilities at South Eveleigh, with an expectation to be in-office at least 50% of the time, including Tuesdays and Fridays.
Role Overview
Key Responsibilities include:
Define and execute the venture’s technology strategy in alignment with business goals.
Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of customer obsession, innovation and excellence.
Stay hands-on with coding, architecture design, and system implementation where needed.
Drive the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance technology solutions.
Oversee DevOps, cloud infrastructure, and security best practices.
Collaborate closely with product, operations, and business teams to deliver value-driven technology solutions.
Keep up with emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on the company.
Experience
The ideal candidate will bring the following qualifications and expertise:
Proven experience as a CTO, VP of Engineering, or similar leadership role in a fast-paced environment.
Strong empathy and experience with products serving our target customers – parents with children 5-14.
Expertise in full stack technology (Flutter, PostgreSQL, GraphQL APIs, Azure)
Hands-on experience with coding, system architecture, and infrastructure.
Track record of successfully leading engineering teams and delivering complex projects.
Experience in scaling technology for high-growth businesses.
Strong problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Project administration and managing high performing teams
Desired Skills
Research shows that people from underrepresented backgrounds sometimes hesitate to apply for roles if they don't meet every requirement.
Why Join Us?
Enjoy a flexible and dynamic startup environment
We nurture a safe space for our people to show up as they are!
Competitive salary and bonus structure
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Access to the best in class benefits that CommBank offers.
If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.
About x15
What is x15ventures?
We're a venture scaler powered by CommBank. We build, buy and invest in startups that will benefit the bank's 15 million customers and beyond.
We're navigating the space between corporate and startup worlds and harnessing the collision of careers, ideas and expertise to help build and scale the next generation of digital businesses.
© 2023 CBA New Digital Businesses Pty Ltd ABN 38 633 072 830 and Australian Credit Licence 516487, trading as x15ventures. x15ventures is a trade mark of CBA New Digital Businesses Pty Ltd. CBA New Digital Businesses Pty Ltd is a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124. CBA New Digital Businesses Pty Ltd is not an Authorised Deposit-taking Institution for the purposes of the Banking Act 1959 and its obligations do not represent deposits or other liabilities of Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Please refer to the venture websites for specific venture-related disclosures and other important information. Read our Privacy Policy.
© 2023 CBA New Digital Businesses Pty Ltd ABN 38 633 072 830 and Australian Credit Licence 516487, trading as x15ventures. x15ventures is a trade mark of CBA New Digital Businesses Pty Ltd. CBA New Digital Businesses Pty Ltd is a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124. CBA New Digital Businesses Pty Ltd is not an Authorised Deposit-taking Institution for the purposes of the Banking Act 1959 and its obligations do not represent deposits or other liabilities of Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Please refer to the venture websites for specific venture-related disclosures and other important information. Read our Privacy Policy.
