Identity Engineer
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Apply NowIdentity Engineer
Active / Open Until Filled
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Date posted
March 11, 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
Mid Level
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Experience
4 – 7 Years
Description
Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Identity 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
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Help design, build and operate the identity services that secure customer access to the organization’s Banking and Financial Services platforms.
- Actively advance and support the development of distributed identity and authentication services, supporting secure authentication, authorisation and API access at scale.
- Working in an Agile engineering team, you will participate across the full lifecycle: from design and development through to production operations.
- Execute and drive collaborate closely with identity, platform and application teams to ensure our systems remain secure, reliable and observable, while continuously improving engineering practices.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- You will have experience working with IAM systems and authentication flows.
- Ability to demonstrate a solid understanding of identity standards and protocols such as OIDC, OAuth, and SAML.
- Hands-on experience with IAM platforms like Ping, Okta, Entra ID, IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM), or similar tools.
- A background in web and API technologies (REST, HTTP, certificates) is important for success in this role.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and SaaS technologies.
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern engineering practices.
- The ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and collaborate effectively with engineering teams.
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.
