Engineering Manager

Macquarie Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Gender affirmation leave

EAP & wellbeing

Salary packaging

Professional development

Hybrid working

Work-from-home equipment

Job summary

Macquarie’s Digital Bank team seeks an Engineering Manager to own design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of product platforms. You will hire, retain and grow an engineering team that aligns with business needs and architecture, mentoring engineers and tackling complex technology issues.

You will lead 20–40 engineers across 2–4 teams, with a strong emphasis on scalable, high‑quality web applications and a product‑driven, Agile mindset. Hybrid working arrangements are supported.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple software engineering teams.
• Strong technical background (preferably Java based).
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team with proven success at delivering complex engineering initiatives.
• Product company experience with an understanding of how to build great products in an Agile environment.
• Solid understanding of how to build scalable, maintainable and performant web applications.
• Computer science education or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Wealth Banking Software is valued.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of the team owned product and platforms.
• Own the hiring, retention and growth and development of an engineering team that meets the needs of the business and works well within the overall system architecture.
• Mentor engineers, deep dive into technical problems, and provide leadership on complex technology issues.
• Lead a team of Software Engineers (20-40 Engineers across 2-4 teams).

Skills

Team leadership

Java

Agile methodologies

Wealth banking domain

Job description

Our Digital Bank team is at the forefront of revolutionising the banking experience for millions of customers. As a hyper-scale Neobank, we combine the agility of a start-up with the resources of a large, established brand. Our engineers work in an autonomous environment, continuously learning and mastering their craft to deliver innovative 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?

As an Engineering Manager, you will own the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of the team owned product and platforms. As well as technology ownership, you will own the hiring, retention and growth and development of an engineering team that meets the needs of the business and works well within the overall system architecture. You will mentor engineers, deep dive into technical problems, and provide leadership on complex technology issues, leading a team of Software Engineers (20-40 Engineers across 2-4 teams).

What You Offer

• Experience managing multiple software engineering teams
• Strong technical background (preferably Java based)
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team with proven success at delivering complex engineering initiatives
• Product company experience with an understanding of how to build great products in an Agile environment
• Solid understanding of how to build scalable, maintainable and performant web applications
• Computer science education or equivalent experience
• Experience in Wealth Banking Software is valued.

What We Offer

Benefits

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
• Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non-primary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
• Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Banking and Financial Services

Banking and Financial Services is our technology-driven retail bank. You will be part of a team that supports clients to achieve their full potential - whether that’s buying a home, growing a business or investing to manage wealth.

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.