Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

• We are seeking a Senior Tech Lead Engineer to contribute to the architecture and engineering efforts for our Open Payments Platform (OPP).
• Deliver professional great opportunity for a seasoned engineer ready to take on their next challenge and to help build out our Payments' future state.
• In this important role, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of the Open Payments Platform.
• Depending on the role, you will either drive the broader architectural vision and strategy or lead a dedicated team of engineers to deliver exceptional results.
• Reporting to senior engineering leadership, you will make critical technical decisions and champion a culture of reliability, performance, and operational excellence across the platform.
• Your hands-on approach and leadership will be key to implementing best-practice design, ensuring our payment platforms are highly performant, reliable, and built to scale.
• Execute and drive help cultivate a culture of learning and mastery, guiding and mentoring engineers to excel in their craft.

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

• A proven track record of designing and delivering large-scale, high-performance systems that are both robust and scalable.
• In-depth and expert-level, hands-on experience working with Java and Spring Boot, coupled with experience in cloud technologies (GCP and AWS).
• Deep knowledge of microservices, event-based architecture, design, and integration patterns.
• Understanding of how to build scalable, maintainable, and performant payment orchestration across multiple channels.
• Experience in leveraging AI throughout the SDLC, including hands-on application of spec-driven development.
• Experience with modern AI development tools, including AI coding assistants and command-line interfaces (e.g., roo code, Claude Code, Gemini CLI).
• Understanding of security best practices for financial transactions and payments.
• Leadership in driving complex engineering initiatives.
• Experience in leading a project or a team of engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Ability to drive key architecture and design decisions across a team or platform.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to all levels of the organisation.

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