Backend Java Engineer

This is an exciting opportunity for you to work with great colleagues in a collaborative environment that is constantly evolving. As a highly motivated and experienced Java Developer, you will join our DevOps Account team, which supports front office trading systems in our Equity Derivatives business at Macquarie. These platforms provide support to our global trading desks across Sydney, Asia, Europe and the US. We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future. What role will you play? In this role, you will collaborate with stakeholders and analysts to define requirements and work with the team on coding and testing. You will also participate in production deployment and upgrade tasks. Production support is a key learning component of the role, enabling you to engage directly with users of the system and ensure the stability of the production environment. You will deliver platform enhancements that follow industry best practices. Additionally, you will build relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, become a subject matter expert for third-level queries and problem-solving, and ensure that quality standards and a high level of professionalism are maintained at all times. What You Offer 5 years + of hands-on experience in Java Full Stack development using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, and modern front-end technologies.Strong Capital Markets experience, with expertise in Equities Trading, DMA, and electronic trading platforms.Proven experience with high-performance distributed systems and messaging protocols, including FIX.Solid understanding of the trade lifecycle, order management, execution workflows, and market data processing.Experience building and supporting scalable, low-latency, mission-critical trading applications.Knowledge of Equity Finance, Securities Lending, Prime Brokerage, and Equity Swaps is highly desirable. 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. What We Offer Benefits At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include: 1 wellbeing leave day per yearUp to 5 additional service bonus leave days per yearUp to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non-primary caregivers2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matchingUp to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leaveAccess to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinationsAccess to a wide range of salary packaging optionsAccess to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscriptionHybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on roleReimbursement for work from home equipment About Technology Technology enables every aspect of Macquarie, for our people, our customers and our communities. We’re a global team that is passionate about accelerating the digital enterprise, connecting people and data, building platforms and applications and designing tomorrow’s technology solutions. Inclusion at Macquarie We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance. We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.