Junior Backend Software Engineer

Software Engineering is at the core of what we do at our Digital Bank. We think like a start-up, with the benefit of having the support of a large, established brand, so our engineers are empowered to do it right with opportunities to continuously learn and become masters in their craft within an autonomous environment. If you would like to know more, please read our Engineering Blog, where our engineers openly share their experiences.

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 Backend Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing core banking platforms to support business banking operations, optimise microservices for maximising the output and availability, and deliver incrementally in iterative cycles. Working closely with the team, your responsibilities will typically be split across core development, enhancement of the product and supporting the product across the full development lifecycle which include design, testing and peer code reviews.

What You Offer

• Hands-on experience with Java 8+
• Experience in automated unit and integration testing
• Experience working with SQL and JPA
• Demonstrable ability to break down problems and solve them systematically
• Hands-on experience with SpringBoot is advantageous
• Experience with cloud and containerization technologies is advantageous
• Basic knowledge of scripting language (such as python or Unix/Shell) is advantageous
  
  

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 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

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 up to five additional days leave based on length of service
• Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave as well as benefits to support you as you transition to life as a working parent
• Paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
  
  

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for a role regardless of their identity, including gender, race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, marital or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disabilities, or socio-economic background.

If you require adjustments to your working arrangements or the recruitment process, please let us know when applying.