Chief Architect, People & Engagement Tech

Macquarie Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie Group in Sydney is seeking a Senior Domain Architect to lead the Architecture team within People & Engagement Technology. You will shape technical direction, partner with senior engineers and business stakeholders, and ensure scalable, secure, enterprise-grade solutions across HR platforms.

The role emphasizes cloud-native design, API-first services, and strong collaboration across locations, with agile practices and a focus on user experience and reliability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ domain architecture experience in HR domain.
• Enterprise-level, cloud-native full-stack design experience.
• Experience leading engineers and engineering managers.
• Strong knowledge of AI and API-first scalable, secure services.
• Experience in agile environments with automated testing and continuous delivery.
• Clear communication across business and technical stakeholders across locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Architecture team across People & Engagement technology.
• Shape technical direction and partner with Head of Engineering.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to solve complex problems.
• Ensure People & Engagement systems are robust, well designed and deliver a strong user experience.

Skills

Domain architecture

Enterprise architecture

AI & API-first services

Agile engineering practices

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

Job description

Our team sits within Finance, People & Engagement Technology team and partners closely with our People & Engagement business to design and deliver technology that supports a strong People culture across the organisation. We work across regions in a collaborative, agile environment to build secure, scalable and reliable digital solutions. We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

In this role you will lead the Architecture team across People & Engagement technology, working with large, diverse teams of engineers and leaders. Alongside the Head of Engineering, you will shape technical direction and partner with business stakeholders to solve complex problems. Your work helps ensure our People & Engagement systems are robust, well designed and deliver a strong user experience.

What You Offer

• 10+ years’ of Domain architecture experience in the People & Engagement (Human Resources) domain
• Strong experience in designing solutions at an Enterprise level, including building cloud-native, full stack solutions
• Experience working with engineering teams, including engineers, lead engineers and engineering managers
• Strong knowledge of designing and building AI and API-first services with a focus on scale, reusability, security and reliability
• Experience working in agile environments with modern engineering practices such as automated testing and continuous delivery
• Clear communication skills and the ability to partner closely with business and technical stakeholders across different locations.

About Technology

Technology enables every aspect of Macquarie, for our people, our customers and our communities. We’re a global team that is passionate about accelerating the digital enterprise, connecting people and data, building platforms and applications and designing tomorrow’s technology solutions.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance. We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.