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  • Date posted

    March 19, 2026

  • Closing date

    Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)

  • Location

    Sydney

  • Salary

    $123,500 - $208,000 /year

  • Career level

    Mid Level

  • Experience

    4 – 7 Years

Description

Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Java 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.

Banking and Financial Services delivers personal banking, wealth management, and business financial products, leveraging digital innovation to provide superior client experiences. 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

Requisition ID: #21424
Location: Sydney, Australia
Organization: Macquarie Group
Career Level: Mid Level
Experience Level: 3 – 5 Years
Work Model: Hybrid / Flexible Working
Remuneration: $109,249 – $184,000 AUD per annum
Employment Term: Permanent / Full Time

Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to product managers and business stakeholders, you will design, develop and support cloud-native applications while continuously improving your technical capability and contributing to engineering excellence within the team.
  • Execute and drive contribute across the full technology stack, including Angular-based user interfaces, Java and Spring Boot services, APIs and supporting data layers.
  • This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy building modern software solutions, learning new technologies and delivering meaningful outcomes for customers.

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

  • Experience building full-stack applications using Java 17+, Spring Boot and Angular in cloud environments.
  • Experience developing responsive user interfaces, reusable Angular components, REST APIs and backend services.
  • Good understanding of front-end engineering principles including component design, state management, accessibility and performance optimization.
  • Good understanding of modern software engineering practices including automated testing, CI/CD, observability and code reviews.
  • Understanding of cloud-native development principles and distributed systems.
  • Good understanding of service-oriented and microservices architecture.
  • Ability to build reliable, maintainable and scalable software solutions across UI, API, service and data layers.
  • Experience troubleshooting production issues and identifying root causes.
  • Communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
  • Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools such as Claude Code, Copilot or Gemini CLI.
  • A proactive mindset with a strong focus on collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Knowledge of open-source libraries, tools and frameworks.
  • Applied understanding of security, privacy and compliance requirements.
  • Previous AWS experience.
  • Experience with Kafka or event-driven architectures.
  • Exposure to observability and monitoring platforms.

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

Java Engineer Software

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This position is actively accepting candidate submissions. Access the official Macquarie Group recruitment platform to review comprehensive operational criteria and lodge your formal application.

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