Software Engineer

Macquarie Bank Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset management firm in Greater London is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to support development of innovative cloud solutions. The ideal candidate has strong experience with AWS and GCP, proficiency in Python, and the ability to collaborate with teams. Generous leave benefits and a hybrid working arrangement are offered.

Benefits

Wellbeing leave day

25 days of annual leave

Paid parental leave

Paid volunteer leave

Medical and life insurance cover

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and GCP BigQuery.
• Proficiency in Python for data processing and automation.
• Advanced knowledge of dbt for data transformation and modelling.
• Expertise in writing complex SQL queries and optimising database performance.
• Experience with Apache Airflow for building and managing workflows.
• Ability to collaborate with quantitative users to deliver tailored solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust cloud solutions.
• Optimise data pipelines and workflows.
• Build and manage efficient business-critical processes.

Skills

AWS cloud services

GCP BigQuery

Python

dbt

SQL

Apache Airflow

React

Job description

The Re-Insurance Engineering team supports Macquarie Asset Management by delivering common platforms and solutions that enable a broader engineering community within our global asset management business. The team is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and secure cloud infrastructure, optimising data pipelines, and collaborating with re‑insurance quantitative users to create innovative tools tailored to their analytical and operational needs.

While Macquarie offers hybrid working for many of our roles, this role does require 3 days a week in the advertised location.

What role will you play?

As a Full Stack Engineer within the Re‑Insurance Engineering team, you will be at the centre of development activities, designing, developing, and maintaining robust cloud solutions that support Macquarie Asset Management’s global engineering community. You will optimise data pipelines and workflows, build and manage efficient business‑critical processes, and work closely with re‑insurance quantitative users to deliver tailored, innovative tools. You will apply advanced data engineering capabilities, demonstrate expertise in cloud architecture, and drive continuous improvement across systems and tools, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.

What you offer

• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS cloud services and GCP BigQuery
• Proficiency in Python for data processing and automation
• Advanced knowledge of dbt for data transformation and modelling
• Expertise in writing complex SQL queries and optimising database performance
• Experience with Apache Airflow for building and managing workflows
• Knowledge of UI frameworks, such as React, is advantageous
• Ability to collaborate with quantitative users to deliver tailored solutions
• Structured and proactive approach to designing scalable and secure infrastructure
• Commitment to continuous improvement and fostering innovation within the team

What we offer

• 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 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 (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), 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.