Software Engineer

Macquarie Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie Group in Sydney is seeking a software engineer to solve complex problems in our BFS tech stack. You will be hands-on building, testing, deploying and maintaining microservices with Java/Spring, and work closely with product and delivery teams to deliver scalable, reliable software.

You will focus on reliability, uptime and security, and explore AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude to improve workflows, incident response and post-mortem analysis.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in designing, building and maintaining microservices using Java/Spring with a focus on scalability, observability and operational resilience.
• Track record for maintaining and improving code quality, rigorous testing practices and robust engineering and security standards
• Expertise in application reliability, uptime management and continuous improvement through incident response and post-mortem analysis.
• Experience with AI-assisted development, automation, or agentic AI integration, including tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude or equivalent
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with both product and technology stakeholders from across the organisation
• Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team with success delivering complex engineering initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, deploy and maintain the products owned by your team; hands-on coding to solve technical problems.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product and delivery to address complex technology issues within the team.

Skills

Microservices Java/Spring

Code quality & testing

Reliability & uptime

AI-assisted development

Stakeholder mgmt

Team collaboration

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude

Job description

Join our leading Banking and Financial Services (BFS) team as a software engineer, where digital banking and software engineering are at the absolute core of what we do. In this role you will be critical in solving complex and technical challenges. You will leverage your technical knowledge and pragmatic approach to software design and engineering to delight our clients through our world-class technology platforms, while continuously learning and becoming a master of your 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?

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As a strong engineer you will help tackle some of the most challenging problems in the bank. You will be responsible for helping in the development, testing, deployment and maintenance of the products owned by your team. Drawing on your technical expertise, you will be hands‑on in the code, solving technical problems and working closely with other engineers, product and delivery to solve complex technology issues within the team.

What you offer

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• Strong experience in designing, building and maintaining microservices using Java/Spring with a focus on scalability, observability and operational resilience.
• Track record for maintaining and improving code quality, rigorous testing practices and robust engineering and security standards
• Expertise in application reliability, uptime management and continuous improvement through incident response and post-mortem analysis.
• Experience with AI-assisted development, automation, or agentic AI integration, including tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude or equivalent
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with both product and technology stakeholders from across the organisation
• Demonstrate an ability to work as part of a team with success delivering complex engineering initiatives.

About Banking and Financial Services

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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

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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.