Software Engineer, Reinsurance

Macquarie Group Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services provider is seeking an Engineer within the Re‑Insurance Engineering team in Westminster, United Kingdom. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining robust cloud solutions, optimising data pipelines, and collaborating with quantitative users to deliver innovative tools. Candidates should have strong experience with AWS and GCP, proficiency in Python, and knowledge of dbt and SQL. The position offers a supportive environment with various benefits, including generous leave and a commitment to diversity.

Benefits

1 wellbeing leave day per year

Minimum 25 days of annual leave

Paid parental leave

Paid volunteer leave

Comprehensive medical and life insurance cover

Wide range of learning opportunities

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

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.
• Knowledge of UI frameworks such as React is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud solutions that support global engineering teams.
• Optimise data pipelines and workflows to deliver business-critical processes.
• Collaborate with quantitative users to deliver tailored, innovative tools.

Skills

AWS cloud services

GCP BigQuery

Python

SQL

Apache Airflow

dbt

React

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud solutions that support global engineering teams.
• Optimise data pipelines and workflows to deliver business‑critical processes.
• Collaborate with quantitative users to deliver tailored, innovative tools.
• Drive continuous improvement across systems and tools, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.

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.
• 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.

Benefits

At Macquarie, you're empowered to shape a career that's rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you.

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
• 26 weeks' paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 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‑sacriffic­ing options.
• Comprehensive medical and life insurance cover.
• Employee Assistance Program, robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription.
• 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.

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.

Diversity 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.