What role will you play?
In this role, you will balance hands-on technical work with team leadership responsibilities.
As a Lead Engineer, you'll mentor and support the professional growth of a small team through regular one-on-one sessions, ongoing feedback, and career development planning.
You will drive execution by leading sprint planning, managing team priorities, and removing obstacles to ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.
You'll set high standards for code quality and operational readiness, collaborate closely with Product Managers and Business Analysts, and take ownership of your team's outcomes by meeting strict Service Level Objectives for availability, performance, and security.Utilising your technical expertise, you will lead the design and architecture of scalable, secure microservices and systems that meet the financial industry's requirements.
You'll actively contribute to the codebase, focusing on complex and critical components, and conduct thorough code reviews to maintain quality.
Your role includes shaping the technical roadmap, making key decisions on architecture and tools, and serving as the technical escalation point to guide your team through challenging production incidents and debugging issues.What you offer8+ years of qualified software engineering experience3+ years of experience in a formal or informal leadership role (e.g., Tech Lead, Senior/Staff Engineer with mentorship responsibilities)Strong proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Java, C#, Go, or Python.Proven experience designing and building complex,



distributed systemsExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about technical and business challengesStrong communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.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 offer1 wellbeing leave day per yearUp to 5 additional service bonus leave days per yearUp 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 caregivers2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matchingUp to 12 months' gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks' paid leaveAccess to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinationsAccess to a wide range of salary packaging optionsAccess to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscriptionHybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on roleReimbursement for work from home equipmentAbout Banking and Financial ServicesBanking 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 MacquarieWe 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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📌 Lead Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Macquarie Group
📍 New South Wales