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  • Date posted

    September 14, 2026

  • Closing date

    Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)

  • Location

    Sydney

  • Salary

    $123,500 - $208,000 /year

  • Career level

    Mid Level

  • Experience

    4 – 7 Years

Description

Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of 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.

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: #24231
Location: Sydney, Australia
Organization: Macquarie Group
Career Level: Mid Level
Experience Level: 3 – 5 Years
Work Model: Hybrid / Flexible Working
Remuneration: $109,249 – $184,000 AUD per annum
Employment Term: Permanent / Full Time

Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

  • We are seeking a Senior Engineer to contribute to the engineering and technical direction of our Open Payments Platform.
  • Deliver professional great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to deepen their craft, take ownership of critical platform components, and grow their influence within a high-performing team.
  • Work on one or more core components of the Payments Platform, contributing to reliability, performance, and operational excellence.
  • Reporting to the Engineering Manager and working closely with the lead engineer, you will be an active voice in technical discussions and decision-making within the team, and a go-to resource for peers seeking technical guidance.
  • Execute and drive bring a hands-on, high-output approach to delivering high-quality code, and will help elevate the technical proficiency of the team through knowledge sharing, mentorship, and rigorous code reviews.
  • Execute and drive translate architectural guidance into solid technical designs and implementation plans, balancing ideal solutions with delivery timelines and business needs.

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

  • Consistently and quickly delivers high-quality, robust features and components.
  • Deep, hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot, with solid exposure to Google Cloud and NoSQL databases.
  • Working knowledge of microservices and event-driven architecture, design patterns, and integration approaches.
  • A good understanding of security best practices for financial transactions and payments.
  • Experience participating in and leading incident management, seeing incidents through to resolution.
  • Active contributor to tech debt management and DevOps/reliability practices.
  • Experience and understanding of using AI tools to enhance and improve the development process.
  • Ability to mentor and uplift other engineers through code reviews, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
  • Clear communicator who can collaborate effectively with product managers, other engineering teams, and other stakeholders.
  • Experience in payments/cards domain preferred.

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

Software Engineer

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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