Senior Java Engineer

Join a team of high performing engineers in Customer Entitlements where we are building a revolutionary platform leveraging cutting-edge technologies like DSE Graph and Apache Cassandra, that will provision, determine and maintain the account access and permission of Banking and Financial Services customers in near real-time. We are building a strategic platform to support all business channels with an obsession to create iconic, omni-channel and secure customer access experiences across Banking and Financial Services.

As a Digital Bank, software engineering is at the core of what we do. Our engineers operate in an autonomous environment where they are empowered to "do it right" and continuously learn, becoming masters in their craft.

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?

As a Senior Engineer with around 7+ years of experience, you will build and maintain Entitlements Platform services and environments using industry best practices. This includes learning about the business, building and maintaining high quality software in a DevOps manner, and helping automate its testing and environment robustness.

What you offer

• Hands-on and proven expertise with Java 21+, including deep knowledge of modern language features and performance-oriented coding practices.


• Strong experience in designing and implementing microservices using Spring Boot, with a focus on scalability, observability, and cloud readiness.


• Practical experience working on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services,including deploying, monitoring, and optimising distributed applications.


• Proficiency in Cassandra, SQL, and Gremlin, with the ability to model, query, and tune data stores for high-throughput, low-latency systems.


• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and environment configuration management, ensuring robust, reliable, and repeatable delivery workflows.


• Experience supporting production environments, including incident analysis, service reliability, monitoring, alerting, and improving system resilience.


• A strong willingness to learn and continuously explore emerging technologies, tools, and platform innovations.

What we offer

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

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

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.