Senior Automation Engineer
Active / Open Until Filled
Apply NowSenior Automation 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 Senior Automation 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 redefine quality engineering in an AI-first environment, using artificial intelligence to strengthen test automation, improve coverage and identify issues earlier in the development lifecycle.
- Execute and drive help shape our quality engineering approach, build AI-enabled testing practices and frameworks, and coach others on modern quality engineering techniques that support faster, more reliable delivery.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Hands-on experience using AI coding assistants such as Claude or GitHub Copilot to generate, review and maintain automated tests.
- Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated code and tests, identifying correctness issues, coverage gaps, unreliable tests and potential risks.
- Foundations in test automation, including web automation, integration testing, API testing and testing best practices.
- Experience embedding automated testing into continuous integration and continuous delivery processes, with the ability to coach teams on early testing practices.
- Experience applying artificial intelligence across the quality engineering lifecycle, including automated test generation, intelligent test selection, failure analysis and quality reporting.
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.
