Python Engineer - Security Automation

Macquarie Group; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 wellbeing leave day per year

Up to 5 additional service bonus leave

Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave

Job summary

Macquarie Group is seeking a software engineer in Cyber Threat and Incident Response to develop applications and automation solutions that strengthen our ability to detect, investigate and respond to cyber threats. You will work with teams across the organisation to build efficient tools and improve workflows.

The role requires 3-7 years of experience in developing applications, strong Python capability, and experience with DevOps and Agile practices.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in developing applications and automation solutions.
• Strong ability to design, build and maintain applications, primarily using Python, while improving efficiency through automation.
• Experience applying DevOps practices, including setting up CI/CD pipelines for testing and deployment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across global teams.
• Ability to plan and deliver work to challenging timelines while managing stakeholder expectations; experience working in an Agile environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop applications and automation solutions to strengthen detection, investigation and response to cyber threats.
• Collaborate with teams across the organisation to build efficient tools and improve workflows for security operations.

Skills

Automation development

DevOps practices

Communication

Stakeholder management

Agile experience

Tools

Python

Job description

Our Cyber Threat and Incident Response team helps Macquarie operate safely in a complex digital environment. We detect, investigate and respond to cyber threats, and our Technology and Innovation team builds the tools and platforms that support this work.

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 develop applications and automation solutions that strengthen our ability to detect, investigate and respond to cyber threats. You will work closely with teams across our organisation to build efficient tools, improve workflows and deliver technology that supports our security operations.

What You Offer

• 3-7 years’ of experience in developing applications and automation solutions.
• Strong ability to design, build and maintain applications, primarily using Python, while improving efficiency through automation.
• Experience applying DevOps practices, including setting up continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines for testing and deployment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective partnerships across global teams.
• Ability to plan and deliver work to challenging timelines while managing stakeholder expectations; experience working in an Agile environment is desirable.

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.

What We Offer

Benefits

• 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 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.