Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to taking ownership of products in iterative cycles from architecture and design through to development, testing and operations.
• Execute and drive be accountable for the engineering strategy, roadmaps and processes including CI/CD, production support and continual process improvement, along with investigating and resolving production incidents and driving post-mortems to strengthen platform stability and resilience.
• Additionally foster and nurture an innovative culture that encourages lateral thinking & early risk escalation while taking a collaborative approach to problem solving.
• With experience in a similar leadership role, you will have an agile mindset and an impressive software engineering track record across Java-based cloud applications, Springboot and microservices architecture.
• We utilise the latest cloud technologies including AWS and Google Cloud, relational and NoSQL databases, and event streaming.
• To be successful in this role, you will attract, coach and retain industry leading engineers while maintaining strong working relationships with senior business stakeholders.
• Additionally engage with architects & business heads to understand and influence the business and technology strategies while actively keep your knowledge of emerging technologies up to date.

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

• Engineering Leadership: Extensive experience leading software engineering teams in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding and experience in designing, implementing, and operating mission-critical, large-scale investment and wealth management platforms.
• With experience in one or more of the following areas – Java, Springboot, microservices and event-driven architecture.
• Cloud Experience: Proficiency in cloud-based technologies, including AWS and Google Cloud, with experience in managing and optimizing infrastructure and site reliability engineering practices.
• Strategic Thinking: Proven ability to develop and execute platform strategies, manage complex engineering initiatives, and optimise resources.
• Collaborative Leader: A collaborative and communicative leader, able to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Agile Mindset: Passionate about building and managing scalable, maintainable, and high-performing platforms using agile methodologies.

What Macquarie Offers

• Market-Leading Rewards: Competitive base remuneration supplemented by performance-linked incentive programs.
• Flexible Work Frameworks: Modern hybrid working arrangements supporting professional productivity and personal balance.
• Professional Development: Clear internal mobility pathways, technical skill enhancement, and professional accreditation support.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing: Access to employee assistance programs, holistic healthcare coverage, and dedicated wellbeing initiatives.
• Global Network & Impact: Collaborative engagement with cross-border teams across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus