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**Backend Java Engineer - Mid-Senior (23279)** Leverage 5+ years in Java Full Stack development, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, and front-end technologies. Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, code, test, and deploy in a global trading environment. Offer expertise in Equities Trading, DMA, FIX, and trade lifecycle. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, hybrid work, and a supportive culture at Macquarie.

Compensation: Not specified
City: Sydney
Country: Australia

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23279

Date

13-Aug-2026

Permanent - Full time, Mid-senior

Job category

Technology - Engineering

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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.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, youre 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?

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In this role, you will 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 ensure the stability of the production environment.

You will deliver platform enhancements that follow industry best practices. 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 maintained at all times.

What you offer

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5 years + of hands-on experience in Java Full Stack development using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, and modern front-end technologies.
Strong Capital Markets experience, with expertise in Equities Trading, DMA, and electronic trading platforms.
Proven experience with high-performance distributed systems and messaging protocols, including FIX.
Solid understanding of the trade lifecycle, order management, execution workflows, and market data processing.
Experience building and supporting scalable, low-latency, mission-critical trading applications.
Knowledge of Equity Finance, Securities Lending, Prime Brokerage, and Equity Swaps is highly desirable.

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 offer

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At Macquarie, youre empowered to shape a career thats 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 Technology

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Technology enables every aspect of Macquarie, for our people, our customers and our communities. Were a global team that is passionate about accelerating the digital enterprise, connecting people and data, building platforms and applications and designing tomorrows technology solutions.

Inclusion at Macquarie

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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.

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Backend Java Engineer

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Sydney

Job ID

23279

Date

13-Aug-2026

Permanent - Full time, Mid-senior

Job category

Technology - Engineering

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