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Principal Engineer

Additional office locations
Sydney
Job ID
23086
Date
17-Jun-2025
Permanent - Full time, Mid-senior
Job category
BFS - Principal Engineer
Our team builds and supports digital banking products and platforms that are central to how we serve our clients. We work in an empowered engineering environment where we solve complex challenges, continuously learn and deliver high-quality software.
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?

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In this role you will lead a team of engineers while taking ownership of the design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance of the products and platforms your team supports. You will work hands-on with code, guide technical decisions, mentor engineers and lead complex engineering initiatives across teams. You will also help build a high-performing and inclusive team culture that supports quality, reliability and continuous improvement.

What you offer

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  • Strong technical background in software engineering, ideally with Java.
  • Proven ability to lead complex engineering initiatives and work effectively in collaborative teams.
  • Experience building scalable, maintainable and high-performing web applications in an Agile environment.
  • Computer science qualification or equivalent practical experience.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organisation.
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

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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 year
  • Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
  • Up 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 caregivers
  • 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
  • Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
  • Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
  • Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
  • Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Banking and Financial Services

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Banking and Financial Services is our technology-driven retail bank. You will be part of a team that supports clients to achieve their full potential - whether that’s buying a home, growing a business or investing to manage wealth.

Inclusion at Macquarie

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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.

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