Lead Software Engineer | London, UK

Macquarie Group; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job description

Lead Software Engineer

Macquarie Group London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 16 hours ago Permanent Competitive

Our Front Office technology team is a collaborative global community of technology enthusiasts who partner with the Commodities and Global Markets business and play a key role in delivering the business strategy. We operate in a flat structure and as a member of the team you are encouraged to take ownership and accountability of your work, collaborating with senior members of the business to identify new opportunities and will be able to see first-hand the positive impact your work has and how it supports revenue growth and operational efficiencies through innovative technology solutions.

We encourage our team members to play multiple roles; from business analysis and requirements gathering to delivery and risk management. Through this process our team gains a better understanding of the process of product delivery and has an opportunity to develop different skills and explore different career paths.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 55 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

As a senior engineer within the team, you will get to harness your creativity and passion for developing high-quality technology solutions that will support our range of applications within the Commodities and Global Markets trading group. You'll be leading the entire solution delivery life-cycle in an agile environment, working on the development and delivery of in-house solutions, in an evolving DevOps culture that gives you ownership of your solutions and applications.

Technologies you will work with:

• Python
• Java / Maven
• Postgres / MongoDB
• Kubernetes / AWS
• Git / Bitbucket / Stash / Bamboo

What you offer

• 4+ years' experience building and maintaining new and existing applications using Python, Java and Object-Oriented software analysis and design
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
• A good understanding of APIs and REST, and data storage patterns
• A basic understanding of Unix/Linux with some experience in shell scripting
• A basic understanding of software architecture and design patterns e.g. Microservices, MVC

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.

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.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave
• Primary carers are eligible for minimum 20 weeks paid leave and minimum 6 weeks for secondary carer
• Paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioral health network with counseling and coaching services
• Recognition and service awards

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.

A career at Macquarie means you’ll have the opportunity to develop and utilise 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.

Our size and international presence means your work can take you anywhere—across business groups, disciplines, sectors and borders. With employees and offices in 31 markets around the world, we’re a truly global organisation.

You’ll be supported by a diverse team where the unique perspectives, ideas and experiences that all of our people bring are valued. You’ll be empowered to address unmet needs in our communities whilst advising and investing alongside our clients and partners. Working with us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference.

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.

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