Python Software Engineer

Macquarie Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Service bonus leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Gender affirmation leave

EAP and wellbeing programs

Learning & development reimbursement

Hybrid work arrangements

Work-from-home equipment stipend

Job summary

Macquarie Group is seeking an experienced engineer to join the Public Investments team within Macquarie Asset Management. You will develop web applications, build microservices, and design serverless data pipelines in AWS to support finance workflows.

You will collaborate across global stakeholders, own solution design, and deliver scalable, secure cloud solutions with modern DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of relevant Finance experience is required, with Asset Management or Capital Markets experience being mandatory
• Proven engineering skills with Python and AWS Services for building data pipelines and microservices
• Strong Front-end skills in Angular, React.js or similar technology are highly regarded
• Experience with CI/CD, Containers, Apache Airflow, Relational and NoSQL databases, monitoring and secrets management is valuable

Responsibilities

• Develop web applications and data pipelines in the cloud to enable business value
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, design solutions and architectures
• Deliver cost-effective cloud solutions and scalable microservices
• Work with Engineers and business teams globally to continuously improve platforms

Skills

Python

AWS services

Front-end (Angular/React)

CI/CD

Kubernetes

GitOps/ArgoCD

Data Lake/Data Warehouse

Secure by design

Testing methodologies

Documentation

Tools

Airflow

Databases

Job description

As part of the team, you will be aligned to Public Investments within Macquarie Asset Management and working closely with different business teams such as Enterprise, Client Services and Fund Services. We develop Web Applications, build Microservices, create Serverless Data Pipelines, and creating Data Products in the Cloud to enable the business and maximise business value.

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 work in a highly collaborative and motivated team which has an evolving DevOps and Agile culture that provides you ownership of your solutions and applications. You will be closely working with business stakeholders to define business requirements, create/improve solution design and architecture and deliver cost effective cloud solutions. Moreover, you will also have the opportunity to work with a broad range of Engineers and business stakeholders across the globe.

What You Offer

• 4 to 8 years of relevant Finance experience is required, with Asset Management or Capital Markets experience being mandatory, and working knowledge of Transaction Reporting highly regarded.
• Proven engineering skills with proficiency to use Python and AWS Services for building data pipelines and microservices
• Strong Front-end skills in Angular, React.js or any similar technology is highly regarded
• Skills in CI/CD, Containers, Apache Airflow, Relational and NoSQL Database, Monitoring, Observability and Secrets Management is highly regarded
• Ability to troubleshoot and provide support to business stakeholders as part of a DevOps Team
• Experience with Kubernetes, GitOps/ArgoCD as well as familiarity with Data Lake / Data Warehouse
• Understanding of Secure by Design Principles, Design Patterns and Various Testing Methodologies
• Comfort in proposing designs, gathering feedback from stakeholders, building solutions with reusability in mind, and ability to document/explain how these solutions work

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.