Software Engineer, Real Assets

Macquarie Bank Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in Greater London is seeking a Software Engineer to deliver innovative, high-impact solutions. The role involves working on transformative projects within Asset Management, utilizing technologies such as Python, Postgres, and cloud platforms. Candidates should have proficiency in programming, experience with RESTful and FAST API services, and knowledge in containerization technologies. Macquarie offers a wide range of employee benefits including generous leave entitlements and support for mental and physical wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Paid parental leave

Paid volunteer leave and matching donations

Comprehensive medical and life insurance

Hybrid and flexible 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 (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact solutions across the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with engineering and business teams.
• Design, develop, and implement solutions that leverage modern technologies.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Experience with NodeJS

RESTful and FAST API services

Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

Strong understanding of cloud services

Experience with Unqork

Tools

Python

Postgres

MongoDB

AWS

GCP

Job description

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.

What role will you play?

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 platforms like Unqork.

What you offer

• 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 would be 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

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.