Senior Python Developer

Macquarie Bank Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave day

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Learning & development

Hybrid working

Equipment stipend

Job summary

Macquarie Bank Limited is building a cutting-edge vulnerability management platform. You will design, develop and maintain a greenfield system with a modern tech stack, delivering robust and scalable software across multi-cloud environments.

You will lead backend design, drive automation and testing, and collaborate to improve remediation workflows while applying security-conscious development practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Strong Python expertise across backend services and APIs.
• Demonstrated ability to design, build and maintain scalable backend systems.
• Solid background in microservices architecture with Kubernetes and CI/CD best practices.
• Good understanding of cloud-native environments and integrating security or operational tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain a greenfield platform for vulnerability management.
• Drive delivery of robust, scalable software solutions across multi-cloud environments.
• Collaborate to identify, analyse and mitigate vulnerabilities and streamline remediation workflows.

Skills

Python backend

Backend systems design

Microservices architecture

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Cloud-native environments

Testing & automation

Data platforms

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Apache Iceberg

Airflow

dbt

Job description

Our Detection Engineering team, in the Vulnerability Management service within our Cybersecurity division, is responsible for surfacing the most critical vulnerabilities across Macquarie's IT ecosystem and providing a prioritised and contextualised view that enables teams to focus remediation efforts where needed.

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?

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As a Senior Software Engineer, you will help us design, develop and maintain a greenfield platform using a modern tech stack. You will drive the future of our vulnerability management platform and ensure the delivery of robust, scalable software solutions. You will help build a collaborative environment to enhance our capabilities in identifying, analysing, and mitigating vulnerabilities across our multi-cloud environment.

What you offer

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• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with strong Python expertise across backend services and APIs
• Demonstrated ability to design, build and maintain scalable backend systems
• Solid background in microservices architecture, with a focus on Kubernetes and CI/CD best practices
• Good understanding of cloud-native environments and integrating security or operational tooling
• Commitment to high-quality, reliable code through testing, automation and engineering best practices
• Experience with data engineering or modern data platforms (cloud data lakes, Apache Iceberg, Airflow, dbt) is a strong advantage

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

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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 Technology

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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

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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.