Back to job search Lead Software Engineer Sydney Apply now Refer someone Join our digital engineering team and help solve interesting problems for our colleagues and customers. We're on a mission to be Australia's 1 digital bank and our team's platforms interact with our customers daily, so there's huge opportunity to innovate and solve problems with the latest cloud technologies. At Macquarie, we are working to create lasting value for our communities, our clients and our people. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 54 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drive outcomes. What role will you play? As an exceptional principal engineer, you will help us tackle some of the most challenging problems in the bank. You will draw from deep and broad technical expertise to get hands on in the code to help solve technical problems, mentor more junior engineers and provide leadership on complex technology issues across the company. You'll spend the majority of their time building great software by directing and managing the engineers who work for them both with hands-on coding and close technical direction of the team. What you offer Strong technical background (preferably Java based) Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team with proven success at running complex engineering initiatives Product company experience with an understanding of how to build great products in an Agile environment Solid understanding of how to build scalable, maintainable and performant web applications Computer science education or equivalent experience Ability to communicate clearly with all levels of the organisation Any exposure to engineering content management or notifications related products would be viewed favourably but isn't critical We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply. Benefits Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria and location, include: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Wellbeing and service bonus leave Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave as well as benefits to support you as you transition to life as a working parent Paid volunteer leave and donation matching Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing About the Corporate Operations Group In our Corporate Operations Group, you will work at the heart of Macquarie. Join a collaborative team who accelerate digitalisation, sustainability and social impact for the benefit of our people, customers, shareholders and communities. Our teams include technology, digital transformation and data, operations, human resources, business services, corporate strategy and solutions and the Macquarie Group Foundation. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for a role regardless of their identity, including gender, race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, marital or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disabilities, or socio-economic background. If you require adjustments to your working arrangements or the recruitment process, please let us know when applying. Apply now Refer someone About Macquarie A career at Macquarie means you’ll have the opportunity to develop new skills, explore interesting fields and do challenging work that will impact the lives of people around the world—whether it’s accelerating the green energy transition, helping sustain global food supplies, financing social housing projects or investing in essential infrastructure. At Macquarie, we’re empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future. Macquarie is a global financial group providing clients with asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory, capital raising and principal investment. Find out more at www.macquarie.com/careers Job no: COG-976353 Work type: Permanent - Full time Location: Sydney Category: Technology Group: Corporate Operations Group Division: Technology Recruiter: Patrick Lockington Opening Date: 23/4/2024