Senior Software Engineer - Macquarie Group

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services group in London is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead the delivery of technology solutions within their Commodities and Global Markets team. The role involves developing applications with Python, collaborating in an agile environment, and contributing to innovative technology solutions. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong experience in software design. Competitive benefits are offered, including hybrid working options.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid parental leave

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Recognition and service awards

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong experience in building and maintaining applications using Python.
• Good understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Experience with Unix/Linux and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire solution delivery life-cycle in an agile environment.
• Work on the development and delivery of in-house solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to identify new opportunities.

Skills

Python

Object-Oriented analysis and design

APIs and REST

Unix/Linux

Software architecture and design patterns

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Postgres

MongoDB

Kubernetes

AWS

Git

Bitbucket

Stash

Bamboo

Job description

Overview

Our Front Office technology team is a collaborative global community of technology enthusiasts who partner with the Commodities and Global Markets business and play a key role in delivering the business strategy. We operate in a flat structure and as a member of the team you are encouraged to take ownership and accountability of your work, collaborating with senior members of the business to identify new opportunities and will be able to see first-hand the positive impact your work has and how it supports revenue growth and operational efficiencies through innovative technology solutions.

We encourage our team members to play multiple roles; from business analysis and requirements gathering to delivery and risk management. Through this process our team gains a better understanding of the process of product delivery and has an opportunity to develop different skills and explore different career paths.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. 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 senior engineer within the team, you will get to harness your creativity and passion for developing high-quality technology solutions that will support our range of applications within the Commodities and Global Markets trading group. You''ll be leading the entire solution delivery life-cycle in an agile environment, working on the development and delivery of in-house solutions, in an evolving DevOps culture that gives you ownership of your solutions and applications.

Technologies you will work with:

• Python
• Postgres / MongoDB
• Kubernetes / AWS
• Git / Bitbucket / Stash / Bamboo

What you offer

• Strong experience building and maintaining new and existing applications using Python and Object-Oriented software analysis and design
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
• A good understanding of APIs and REST, and data storage patterns
• A good understanding of Unix/Linux with some experience in shell scripting
• A good understanding of software architecture and design patterns

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

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 eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
• 26 weeks'' paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks'' paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including, comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Access to company funded emergency and backup dependent care services
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

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.

Our commitment to equity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces equity and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process. Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.