Software Engineer

Macquarie Bank Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services group in London is seeking a Software Engineer to deliver high-impact solutions in Asset Management. The role involves programming with Python and working closely with stakeholders on transformative projects. Ideal candidates should have experience with RESTful services, cloud technologies, and containerization. The company offers extensive benefits including leave, professional development, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Paid parental leave

Paid volunteer leave

Medical and life insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or NodeJS.
• Experience in the design and implementation of RESTful and FAST API services.
• Experience with containerization technologies and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of cloud services.
• Experience with Unqork or similar low-code solutions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative, high-impact solutions across the software development lifecycle.
• Contribute to the stability, security, and scalability of core systems.
• Partner with the engineering team to work on transformative projects.

Skills

Programming in Python

RESTful and FAST API services

Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Cloud services

Unqork or similar low-code solutions

Job description

Where will a career at Macquarie take you?

At Macquarie Asset Management, our technology team drives innovation by delivering transformative, data‑driven, and scalable solutions that empower our global business to thrive in a competitive market. Operating at the intersection of technology and business, we enable smarter decision‑making, streamline operations, and deliver efficiencies that power growth, transforming complex challenges into impactful solutions that create value for our clients.

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.

Software Engineer – Real Assets

As a Software Engineer, you will play an integral role in delivering innovative, high‑impact solutions across the entire software development lifecycle. Partnering with our Real Assets engineering team, you will work on transformative projects that shape the future of Asset Management and Private Markets. Collaborating closely with digital and front‑office business teams, as well as solution design and architecture experts, you will design, develop, and implement solutions that leverage modern technologies to solve complex challenges that deliver value.

In this role, you will contribute to the stability, security, and scalability of our core systems, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of our global business. You will work hands‑on with technologies such as Python, Postgres, MongoDB, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms like AWS and GCP, whilst also exploring solutions such as Unqork.

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or NodeJS
• Experience in the design and implementation of RESTful and FAST API services
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) and managing CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of cloud services
• Experience with Unqork or similar low‑code solutions is a plus

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

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race, religion or belief, 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.