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  • Date posted

    September 10, 2026

  • Closing date

    Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)

  • Location

    Sydney

  • Salary

    $123,500 - $208,000 /year

  • Career level

    Senior Level

  • Experience

    4 – 7 Years

Description

Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Senior 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: #22776
Location: Sydney, Australia
Organization: Macquarie Group
Career Level: Senior Level
Experience Level: 4 – 7 Years
Work Model: Hybrid / Flexible Working
Remuneration: $123,500 – $208,000 AUD per annum
Employment Term: Permanent / Full Time

Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

  • Spearhead designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining our digital banking products and platforms.
  • Execute and drive join a team of engineers, ensuring high standards of code quality, testing, and security.
  • Writing code for multiple services, creating designs, reviewing pull requests, and simplifying complex services and processes.
  • Additionally explore new technologies and vendor capabilities, ensuring our team remains at the forefront of innovation.

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

  • Success in running complex engineering initiatives and building great products in an Agile environment.
  • Technical background with building reliable, fast, cloud-native applications in Java Spring Boot.
  • Hands-on ability to build performant, resilient, and decoupled software systems with a focus on code maintainability.
  • Experience in leading systems design decisions, engaging in proof-of-concepts (POCs) and high-performance, critical code components.
  • In-depth knowledge of containerisation, CI/CD, SOA, micro-services patterns, and open-source libraries, tools, and frameworks.
  • Understand the value of the full test pyramid and you bring that to your development.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a team player with all levels of the organisation.
  • Motivated by getting things done and feel rewarded by sharing it with others.

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

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.

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