Software Engineer, Post Trade Systems

Macquarie Group Limited; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in the City of Westminster is seeking a Java Engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust Java applications supporting multiple asset classes. The role requires strong Java and microservices skills, with opportunities for hybrid working. You will work on integrating data streaming, managing data storage, and collaborating on front-end development, contributing to operational efficiency and compliance. Benefits include annual leave, parental leave, wellbeing initiatives, and more.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Paid parental leave

Paid volunteer leave

Health and life insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Strong experience developing robust and scalable applications using Java.
• Proven experience building and deploying microservices and enterprise applications with Spring Boot.
• Solid understanding of relational databases for designing and maintaining data storage solutions.
• Strong understanding of Git for source code management.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Basic understanding of financial concepts and post-trade processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java applications and microservices.
• Integrate real-time data streaming and processing capabilities.
• Manage data storage solutions and contribute to cloud deployments.
• Support containerisation and monitoring initiatives.
• Collaborate on front-end development for user interfaces.

Skills

Java development

Microservices

Spring Boot

Relational databases

Git

Problem-solving

Financial concepts

Job description

Our Technology team supports the Commodities and Global Markets' area of the business. We are responsible for building robust, scalable, and high-performance applications that automate and streamline post-trade processes, ensuring operational efficiency, accuracy, and compliance. While Macquarie offers hybrid working for many of our roles, this role does require 3 days a week in the advertised location. 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 Java Engineer within our team, you will design, develop, and maintain robust Java applications and microservices supporting confirmations and settlements for multiple asset classes. You will integrate real-time data streaming and processing capabilities, manage data storage solutions, and contribute to cloud-based deployments and automation efforts. Your role will involve supporting containerisation and participating in monitoring initiatives to maintain system health and performance. You will also collaborate on front-end development as needed, enabling responsive and dynamic user interfaces for operational teams.

What you offer

• Strong experience developing robust and scalable applications using Java
• Proven experience building and deploying microservices and enterprise applications with Spring Boot
• Solid understanding of relational databases for designing, implementing, and maintaining data storage solutions
• Strong understanding of Git for source code management and collaboration
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Basic understanding of financial concepts, products, and post-trade processes, with the ability to apply finance knowledge to technology solutions

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

• 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.

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.