Lead Engineer

Our team designs and delivers technology that supports people and culture across Macquarie, including employment, people experience, recruitment, learning and development and talent management. We work together across Australia, India and the Philippines to create simple, effective solutions in a fast-paced environment. 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? As a Lead Engineer, you will help build out API first services and event driven architecture with key focus on scale, security and robustness. You will also design and implement high quality products that is thoroughly tested and cater to a world class user experience. You will work with business and lead the transformation of their process not only through automation but also bringing Agentic AI capabilities to the fore front. In this role, you will uplift development experience with strong focus on CI/CD and bringing in other key aspects of XP like TDD, pair programming, code refactoring and contribute to the ongoing evolution of our platform design and tool chain. What You Offer Strong experience with Java, Node.js and container technologies such as DockerExperience working with cloud platforms, including AWS, and familiarity with KubernetesExperience building Agentic solutions integrating with LLMs through APIs Experience with testing tools and practices that support high quality software deliveryExperience working in an agile environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including user experience designersKnowledge of databases such as SQL, including performance tuning and design, and familiarity with large data tools such as Presto, Hive or Parquet files. 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.