Global Advisory & Markets, Software Engineer, Associate, Sydney

Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs is seeking a Software Engineer to join a firm that values technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

You will work on various teams across Global Advisory, Markets, Asset and Wealth Management, Platform Solutions, and more, contributing to high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment. The role offers opportunities to work with Java, Python, cloud, and modern data technologies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering experience.
• Expert proficiency in Java, Python, or C++.
• Experience with relational databases and optimized queries.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and cloud platforms.
• Frontend experience with React/Angular/Redux.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance high-performing applications in Java/Python.
• Develop scalable cloud-based solutions across teams.
• Create secure RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Optimize deployment pipelines with CI/CD tools.
• Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

React

Angular

Redux

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Oracle

Jenkins

Terraform

Kafka

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

Join Goldman Sachs as a Software Engineer and be part of an organization that values technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

By applying to this position, you will be considered for open software engineering positions across all our businesses. You’ll work alongside elite teams and contribute meaningfully in a fast-paced environment. Our embedded software engineers sit on teams across Global Advisory and Markets, Asset and Wealth Management, Platform Solutions, our Engineering division, and control teams like Compliance, Risk, Controllers, Human Capital, and more.

Regardless of the team, you will have opportunities to collaborate with employees across the firm in a collaborative, agile environment where your enthusiasm to tackle on new problems and learn will have an immediate impact.

As a software engineer, these are some of the technologies and challenges you’ll encounter:

• Build and enhance high-performing applications using languages like Java and Python
• Develop and deploy scalable solutions on the cloud
• Work with tools like Apache Kafka, Spark, and Hadoop to process large-scale data streams and derive insights
• Build secure, efficient RESTful APIs and microservices for seamless system integration
• Optimize deployment pipelines with Jenkins, Gitlab, and Terraform to support continuous integration and delivery
• Partner with security teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and maintain robust defenses

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of relevant prior work experience
• Expert proficiency in programming in a language such asJava, Python, or C++
• Hands-on experience with databases (i.e. PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle) and writing efficient, optimized queries
• Familiarity with distributed systems, messaging platforms, and cloud platforms
• Responsive web development, with professional React/Angular/Redux experience and advanced JavaScript proficiency
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to self-direct, analyze and evaluate and form independent judgments
• Ability to effectively interact and build relationships with senior management and global stakeholders
• Commercially savvy with ability to exercise discretion with respect to confidential/sensitive information
• Integrity, ethical standards and sound judgment

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers.

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

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Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.