Front Office Software Engineer

United States Digital Space LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Fertility leave

Volunteer leave

Salary sacrifices

Medical insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & development

Remote work support

Home office reimbursement

Job summary

Macquarie invites you to join a Front Office software engineering team delivering analytics and platforms that support commodities and global markets trading activity. You will build scalable solutions that help traders and quantitative analysts make informed decisions in a fast-paced global business.

You will collaborate with traders, quants and senior tech stakeholders across the full development lifecycle, applying best practices and delivering measurable business impact while shaping

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering experience with Python.
• Experience with SQL databases and CI/CD/ DevOps.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with AWS, NoSQL, Linux/Unix, C++; finance knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop a scalable analytics platform for commodities trading and risk.
• Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Collaborate with traders and quantitative specialists across the lifecycle.
• Apply software engineering best practices and drive technical direction.

Skills

Python

SQL

DevOps

Communication

AWS

NoSQL

Linux/Unix

C++

Finance knowledge

Tools

SQL databases

CI/CD

DevOps practices

Job description

Join a Front Office software engineering team that develops the platforms and analytics supporting Commodities and Global Markets trading activity. Working at the intersection of technology and business, you will build innovative solutions that help traders and quantitative specialists make informed decisions, while contributing to the growth, agility and digitalisation of a fast-paced global business. We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

You will develop a scalable analytics platform and applications that support Commodities trading and risk activities. Working closely with traders, quantitative specialists and senior technology stakeholders, you will translate business requirements into robust technical solutions, helping to improve how users interact with risk metrics and market data. You will contribute across the full development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and solution design through to delivery and ongoing enhancement, while applying software engineering best practices and supporting the adoption of strategic technologies. In a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, influence technical direction and deliver solutions that create measurable business impact.

What you offer

• Strong software engineering experience with Python and a passion for building scalable, high-quality applications
• Experience working with SQL databases and a solid understanding of software development best practices, including continuous integration and DevOps principles
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technology and business teams
• Experience with AWS, NoSQL databases, Linux or Unix environments, C++, and exposure to financial markets or risk management concepts is beneficial but not essential

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.