Principal Engineer | C++/Python - Macquarie Group

Jobs via eFinancialCareers; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative financial services group as a Principal Engineer, where you'll lead and mentor engineering teams to design and implement cutting-edge trading technology applications. This role offers the chance to engage with diverse teams and stakeholders, driving strategic solutions that deliver exceptional value. You'll be part of a supportive environment that values your contributions, with opportunities for hybrid and flexible working arrangements. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make an impact in the financial sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing leave day

Minimum 25 days annual leave

Paid volunteer leave

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition and service awards

Qualifications

• Expertise in C++ and Python programming, with a focus on Linux environments.
• Strong technical leadership and project ownership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineering teams in application design and architecture.
• Ensure technical solutions align with business goals and requirements.

Skills

C++ Programming

Python Programming

Technical Leadership

Project Ownership

Cloud Technologies

Stakeholder Engagement

Complex Problem Solving

Job description

Our Commodities and Global Markets group is at the forefront of transforming our flagship global trading technology applications. Using modern cloud-native technologies, we aim to drive scale and agility in our operations. At Macquarie, we are dedicated to creating lasting value for our communities, clients, and people. As a global financial services group operating in 34 markets with 54 years of unbroken profitability, we foster a supportive environment where every team member contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

As a Principal Engineer, you will lead and mentor multiple engineering teams, guiding them through application design and architecture. You will contribute to business requirements and ensure that technical solutions align with our business goals. You will forge strong working relationships with our globally distributed technology teams and users. In addition to hands-on delivery of fundamental changes to our platforms, you will think strategically with a strong commercial focus, committed to realising exceptional value for our business.

What you offer

• Experience with technical leadership, project ownership, and leading a team of engineers.
• Subject matter expertise in C++ programming within a Linux environment.
• Strong experience programming in Python.
• Ability to grasp complex business problems to design holistic and robust solutions.
• Experience with engaging users and stakeholders, leading design, and development.
• Technical/software engineering background with deep experience in complex corporate systems, design, development, testing, and maintenance.
• Experience supporting junior and mid-level C++/Python engineers.
• A good understanding of cloud technologies.
• Good knowledge of financial market products.

About Technology

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.

Benefits

Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave
• Primary carers are eligible for minimum 20 weeks paid leave and minimum 6 weeks for secondary carer
• Paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioral health network with counseling and coaching services
• Recognition and service awards

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.