Senior Software Engineer - Payments

Macquarie Bank Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Gender affirmation leave

Hybrid work

Job summary

Macquarie Bank Limited is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the core banking platforms, focusing on reliability, performance, and scalable API design. You will work with Java and Spring Boot, leverage Google Cloud, and mentor peers to elevate engineering standards.

The role emphasizes incident management, DevOps practices, and secure handling of financial transactions, with opportunities to influence technical direction in a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience with Google Cloud and NoSQL databases.
• Designing and delivering APIs for large-scale critical systems.
• Knowledge of security best practices for financial transactions.
• Experience leading incident management and DevOps practices.
• Mentoring and knowledge sharing with peers.

Responsibilities

• Develop core components of Macquarie's Core Banking Platforms.
• Contribute to reliability, performance, and operational excellence.
• Lead technical discussions and decisions within the team.
• Mentor peers through code reviews and coaching.
• Translate architectural guidance into solid designs and implementation plans.

Skills

Java & Spring

Cloud & NoSQL

Microservices

API design

Security best practices

Incident management

DevOps

AI tooling

Mentoring

Communication

Payments domain

Tools

Google Cloud

CI/CD

Job description

Macquarie is looking to become Australia's #1 Digital Bank, and we're looking for an exceptional Senior Software Engineers to contribute to the engineering and technical direction of our Payments and Core Banking Platforms. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to deepen their craft, take ownership of critical platform components, and grow their influence within a high-performing team.

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?

You will work on one or more core components of our Core Banking Platforms, contributing to reliability, performance, and operational excellence. Reporting to the Engineering Manager and working closely with the lead engineer, you will be an active voice in technical discussions and decision-making within the team, and a go-to resource for peers seeking technical guidance.

You will bring a hands-on, high-output approach to delivering high-quality code, and will help elevate the technical proficiency of the team through knowledge sharing, mentorship, and rigorous code reviews. You will translate architectural guidance into solid technical designs and implementation plans, balancing ideal solutions with delivery timelines and business needs.

What you offer

• Consistently and quickly delivers high-quality, robust features and components.
• Deep, hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot, with solid exposure to Google Cloud and NoSQL databases.
• Strong working knowledge of microservices and event-driven architecture, design patterns, and integration approaches.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering APIs for large-scale critical systems.
• A good understanding of security best practices for financial transactions and payments.
• Experience participating in and leading incident management, seeing incidents through to resolution.
• Active contributor to tech debt management and DevOps/reliability practices.
• Experience and understanding of using AI tools to enhance and improve the development process
• Ability to mentor and uplift other engineers through code reviews, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Clear communicator who can collaborate effectively with product managers, other engineering teams, and other stakeholders.
• Experience in core banking, payments or cards domain preferred but not essential

What we offer

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.