Software Engineer – Regulatory Reporting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Employee Assistance Program

Hybrid and flexible working

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Macquarie Group in Sydney is seeking a Software Engineer – Regulatory Reporting to design, build and enhance cloud-based regulatory reporting applications. You will work with engineers and product partners to deliver scalable, reliable solutions and contribute to architectural decisions.

The role requires deep Java/Spring Boot experience, strong SQL skills, and familiarity with microservices, containers and CI/CD in a regulated financial services context.

Qualifications

• Experience building Java applications using Spring Boot, relational databases and cloud platforms.
• Strong SQL development skills, including query optimisation and performance tuning.
• Experience with Unix/Linux command line and scripting.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance, security and lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of microservices, APIs, containers, CI/CD, tests and agile ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and enhance cloud-based applications for regulatory reporting.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers and stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable solutions.
• Contribute to technical design decisions and uphold high standards in quality and performance.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

SQL

Unix/Linux

Cloud platforms

Regulatory compliance

Security

Microservices

APIs

Containers

CI/CD

Test-driven development

Agile methods

Tools

Spring Boot

Relational databases

Docker

Job description

Software Engineer – Regulatory Reporting

Sydney

Job ID

24966

04-Nov-2026

Our Wealth Platform team delivers Macquarie Wrap, one of Australia’s largest investment platforms. Our team builds modern, resilient technology that provides seamless and personalised experiences for advisers and clients, while supporting innovation and continuous improvement in software engineering.

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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In this role you will help design, build and enhance cloud-based applications that support regulatory reporting and key platform capabilities. You will work closely with engineers, product managers and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable solutions, contribute to technical design decisions, and drive high standards in software quality, performance and maintainability.

What you offer

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• Experience building Java applications using Spring Boot, relational databases and cloud platforms.
• Strong SQL development skills, including query optimisation, performance tuning, debugging and troubleshooting complex data issues.
• Experience working with Unix and Linux command line environments and scripting.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance, security, privacy requirements and technology lifecycle management.
• Knowledge of modern software engineering practices, including microservices, application programming interfaces, containers, continuous delivery, test-driven development and agile ways of working.

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 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.