Lead Software Engineer

at  Macquarie Group Limited

Our Front Office technology team is a collaborative global community of technology enthusiasts who partner with the Commodities and Global Markets business and play a key role in delivering the business strategy. We operate in a flat structure and as a member of the team you are encouraged to take ownership and accountability of your work, collaborating with senior members of the business to identify new opportunities and will be able to see first-hand the positive impact your work has and how it supports revenue growth and operational efficiencies through innovative technology solutions.
We encourage our team members to play multiple roles; from business analysis and requirements gathering to delivery and risk management. Through this process our team gains a better understanding of the process of product delivery and has an opportunity to develop different skills and explore different career paths.
At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 55 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.
What role will you play?
As a senior engineer within the team, you will get to harness your creativity and passion for developing high-quality technology solutions that will support our range of applications within the Commodities and Global Markets trading group. You’ll be leading the entire solution delivery life-cycle in an agile environment, working on the development and delivery of in-house solutions, in an evolving DevOps culture that gives you ownership of your solutions and applications.

Technologies you will work with:

• Python
• Java / Maven
• Postgres / MongoDB
• Kubernetes / AWS
• Git / Bitbucket / Stash / Bamboo

What you offer

• 4+ years’ experience building and maintaining new and existing applications using Python, Java and Object-Oriented software analysis and design
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
• A good understanding of APIs and REST, and data storage patterns

• A basic understanding of Unix/Linux with some experience in shell scriptingA basic understanding of software architecture and design patterns e.g. Microservices, MVC

• We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you’re excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.
  About Technology
  Technology enables every aspect of our business, for our people, our customers and our communities. Bring your unique perspective and join a global team who is passionate about accelerating the digital enterprise, connecting people and data, building platforms and applications and designing tomorrow’s technology solutions.
  Benefits

Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave
• Primary carers are eligible for minimum 20 weeks paid leave and minimum 6 weeks for secondary carer
• Paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioral health network with counseling and coaching services
• Recognition and service awards

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief

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