Python Software Engineer
Active / Open Until Filled
Apply NowPython Software Engineer
Active / Open Until Filled
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Date posted
September 11, 2026
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Closing date
Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)
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Location
Sydney
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Salary
$109,249 - $184,000 /year
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Career level
Mid Level
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Experience
3 – 5 Years
Description
Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Python Software 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.
Macquarie Asset Management is a global specialist asset manager delivering expertise across infrastructure, renewables, agriculture, real estate, and public market strategies. 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
- Work in a highly collaborative and motivated team which has an evolving DevOps and Agile culture that provides you ownership of your solutions and applications.
- Execute and drive be closely working with business stakeholders to define business requirements, create/improve solution design and architecture and deliver cost effective cloud solutions.
- Moreover, you will also have the opportunity to work with a broad range of Engineers and business stakeholders across the globe.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- 4 to 8 years of relevant Finance experience is required, with Asset Management or Capital Markets experience being mandatory, and working knowledge of Transaction Reporting highly regarded.
- Engineering skills with proficiency to use Python and AWS Services for building data pipelines and microservices.
- Front-end skills in Angular, React.js or any similar technology is highly regarded.
- Skills in CI/CD, Containers, Apache Airflow, Relational and NoSQL Database, Monitoring, Observability and Secrets Management is highly regarded.
- Ability to troubleshoot and provide support to business stakeholders as part of a DevOps Team.
- Experience with Kubernetes, GitOps/ArgoCD as well as familiarity with Data Lake / Data Warehouse.
- Understanding of Secure by Design Principles, Design Patterns and Various Testing Methodologies.
- Comfort in proposing designs, gathering feedback from stakeholders, building solutions with reusability in mind, and ability to document/explain how these solutions work.
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.