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Senior Java Engineer

Additional office locations
Sydney
Job ID
22776
Date
16-Jun-2026
Permanent - Full time, Mid-senior
Job category
BFS - Software Engineer
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
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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As a Senior Java Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining our digital banking products and platforms. You will join a team of engineers, ensuring high standards of code quality, testing, and security. Your responsibilities will include writing code for multiple services, creating designs, reviewing pull requests, and simplifying complex services and processes. You will also explore new technologies and vendor capabilities, ensuring our team remains at the forefront of innovation.

What you offer

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  • Demonstrated success in running complex engineering initiatives and building great products in an Agile environment
  • Strong technical background with building reliable, fast, cloud-native applications in Java Spring Boot
  • Proven hands-on ability to build performant, resilient, and decoupled software systems with a focus on code maintainability
  • Experience in leading systems design decisions, engaging in proof-of-concepts (POCs) and high-performance, critical code components
  • In-depth knowledge of containerisation, CI/CD, SOA, micro-services patterns, and open-source libraries, tools, and frameworks
  • Understand the value of the full test pyramid and you bring that to your development
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a team player with all levels of the organisation.
  •  Motivated by getting things done and feel rewarded by sharing it with others
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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