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Principal Engineer | C++/Python

Primary office location
London
Date
04-Dec-2024
Permanent - Full time, Senior
Job category
Technology - Engineering
Our Commodities and Global Markets group is at the forefront of transforming our flagship global trading technology applications. Using modern cloud-native technologies, we aim to drive scale and agility in our operations. At Macquarie, we are dedicated to creating lasting value for our communities, clients, and people. As a global financial services group operating in 34 markets with 54 years of unbroken profitability, we foster a supportive environment where every team member contributes ideas and drives outcomes.
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?

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As a Principal Engineer, you will lead and mentor multiple engineering teams, guiding them through application design and architecture. You will contribute to business requirements and ensure that technical solutions align with our business goals. You will forge strong working relationships with our globally distributed technology teams and users. In addition to hands-on delivery of fundamental changes to our platforms, you will think strategically with a strong commercial focus, committed to realising exceptional value for our business.

What you offer

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  • Experience with technical leadership, project ownership, and leading a team of engineers.
  • Subject matter expertise in C++ programming within a Linux environment.
  • Strong experience programming in Python.
  • Ability to grasp complex business problems to design holistic and robust solutions.
  • Experience with engaging users and stakeholders, leading design, and development.
  • Technical/software engineering background with deep experience in complex corporate systems, design, development, testing, and maintenance.
  • Experience supporting junior and mid-level C++/Python engineers.
  • A good understanding of cloud technologies.
  • Good knowledge of financial market products.
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

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Technology enables every aspect of our business, for our people, our customers and our communities. Bring your unique perspective and join a global team who is passionate about accelerating the digital enterprise, connecting people and data, building platforms and applications and designing tomorrow’s technology solutions.

Benefits

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Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:
  • 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

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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.