Lead Software Engineer

Java Developer and DevOps
Team Brief: This is an exciting opportunity for you to work with great colleagues in a collaborative environment that is constantly evolving. As a highly motivated and experienced Java Developer, you will join our DevOps Account team, which supports front office trading systems in our Equity Derivatives business at Macquarie. These platforms provide support to our global trading desks across Sydney, Asia, Europe and the US.
At Macquarie, we are working to create lasting value for our communities, our clients and our people. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 54 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drive outcomes.
What role will you play?
In this role, you'll collaborate with stakeholders and analysts to define requirements and work with the team on coding and testing. You will also participate in production deployment and upgrade tasks. Production support is a key learning component of the role, enabling you to engage directly with users of the system and continually improve the stability of the production environment.
You will deliver platform enhancements that follow industry best practices, including effective and responsible use of AI tools. Additionally, you will build relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, become a subject matter expert for third-level queries and problem-solving, and ensure that quality standards and a high level of professionalism are always maintained.
What you offer
Hands-on experience minimum of 6 to 9 years in Java full stack development
Extensive experience building low latency trading systems
Experience in financial markets domains, specifically equities trading and DMA
Strong experience with message-based business integration, e.g. FIX protocol
Experience with Equity Finance and swaps products is beneficial

Work arrangement
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