Lead Analytical Engineer
Active / Open Until Filled
Apply NowLead Analytical Engineer
Active / Open Until Filled
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Date posted
August 24, 2026
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Closing date
Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)
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Location
Sydney
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Salary
$123,500 - $208,000 /year
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Career level
Senior Level
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Experience
4 – 7 Years
Description
Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Lead Analytical Engineer, based out of their corporate offices in Sydney, Australia. This appointment offers an exceptional opportunity to join a globally recognized financial organization that combines entrepreneurial empowerment, disciplined risk governance, and a merit-based career trajectory.
The team operates at the intersection of international capital markets, advanced technology, and commercial enablement, delivering high-impact solutions across global businesses. In this role, the successful candidate will work alongside seasoned industry professionals to optimize mission-critical processes, manage risk effectively, and deliver commercially impactful solutions across key markets.
Opportunity Overview & Quick Facts
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Lead and steer analytical engineering across People and Culture and guide a small team based in Australia and India.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for data engineering while remaining hands-on in designing and delivering solutions.
- Execute and drive own the shared data platform, work with stakeholders across product, engineering, analytics and governance, and turn business problems into clear, well-defined data products.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Deep expertise in SQL, dbt and AWS services, including Redshift, S3 and Glue, with advanced capability in analytical /data engineering.
- Extensive experience architecting and delivering highly scalable, production-grade analytical data products, setting and enforcing rigorous engineering standards.
- Ownership of end-to-end analytics platforms, designing for resilience, performance optimisation and cost efficiency in cloud-native environments.
- Track record in establishing enterprise-grade data capabilities, including data quality frameworks, observability, monitoring and automated alerting.
- Ideally, experience leading engineering teams and providing technical guidance and mentorship to support team growth.
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
Apply Directly on Macquarie Careers Portal
This position is actively accepting candidate submissions. Access the official Macquarie Group recruitment platform to review comprehensive operational criteria and lodge your formal application.