Senior Platform Engineer
Active / Open Until Filled
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Active / Open Until Filled
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Date posted
September 16, 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 Platform 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.
The team operates at the intersection of international capital markets, advanced technology, and commercial enablement, delivering high-impact solutions across global businesses. 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, develop and evolve core capabilities within our cloud platform.
- Execute and drive build software, automation and cloud services that improve how engineers work, while embedding security, governance and operational controls into the developer experience.
- Additionally support and mentor engineers through coaching, collaboration and technical guidance.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Experience as a senior software engineer, platform engineer or cloud engineer delivering complex technology solutions in production environments.
- Hands-on experience with Go or Python, building reliable services, automation solutions and scalable platform capabilities.
- Knowledge of cloud-native technologies, modern software engineering practices and distributed systems.
- Experience with AWS services such as Organizations, EC2, EKS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch and S3, alongside infrastructure as code and cloud platform engineering.
- Familiarity with AI-powered development tools and automation technologies, including GitHub Copilot or similar platforms.
- Collaboration and mentoring skills, with the ability to coach engineers, influence technical direction and communicate effectively with technical and senior stakeholders.
- Beneficial to have experience with agentic applications and AI-driven workflows.
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.