Senior Java Engineer — Cloud-Native Apps & AI

Macquarie Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave and donation matching

Gender affirmation leave

WFH equipment reimbursement

Salary packaging options

Learning and development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Macquarie Group is seeking a hands-on Java Engineer to contribute to the development of next-generation platforms. You will design, build and support cloud-native applications, collaborating with engineers, product managers and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality software in a fast-paced environment.

You will work across the full technology stack, with emphasis on Java and Spring Boot services, APIs and data layers.

Qualifications

• Solid technical background with Java</li>
• Experience delivering cloud-native Java applications
• Experience in Agile environments
• Strong understanding of scalable, secure web apps
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support cloud-native Java services and APIs.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software.
• Ensure code quality, testing, and security standards are met.
• Contribute to engineering excellence and incident management.

Skills

Java-based software engineering

Team collaboration

Agile methodologies

Strong problem-solving

Clear communication

AI experience

Mentoring junior developers

Education

Computer science education or equivalent experience

Tools

Spring Boot

Cloud-native architectures

APIs design & development

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Leverage your extensive technical knowledge as a Software Engineer and solve complex software engineering problems.

As a Digital Bank, software engineering is at the core of what we do. Our engineers operate in an autonomous environment where they are empowered to “do it right” and continuously learn, becoming masters in their craft.

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 a hands-on Java Engineer, you will contribute to the development of our next-generation platforms. You will bring your passion for engineering and technology to solve business problems and deliver high-quality software solutions within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Working closely with engineers, product managers and business stakeholders, you will design, develop and support cloud-native applications while continuously improving your technical capability and contributing to engineering excellence within the team.

You will contribute across the full technology stack, Java and Spring Boot services, APIs and supporting data layers. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy building modern software solutions, learning new technologies and delivering meaningful outcomes for customers.

What You Offer

• Strong technical background (preferably Java based software engineering)
• 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
• Ability to communicate clearly with all levels of the organisation
• Writing code for multiple services, creating designs and reviewing PRs
• Experience with AI technologies including AI agents and related tools.
• Identifying and simplifying complex services and processes
• Exploring new technology and vendor capabilities that greatly benefit the team and clients
• Design and implementation of engineering initiatives across multiple teams and/or platforms
• Working with engineering leaders, product managers and other engineers to deliver solutions
• Ensuring high code quality, testing and security standards are a non-negotiable in the team culture
• Accountable for the reliability and uptime of the applications
• Participate in incident management and show ownership when there are problems in your space
• Running post-mortems and ensuring any actions are completed to ensure the applications are improving over time.
  
  

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

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.