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**Software Engineer – Data & Analytics, Equity Derivatives and Trading** - Develop analytics tools, optimize strategies, and build data pipelines supporting Equity Derivatives Trading business. - Collaborate with traders, quantitative specialists, and technology teams to drive trading activity and improve efficiency. - Requires strong Python programming skills, SQL, and exposure to tools like AWS, Kubernetes, and Git. Interest in finance is welcome but not essential. - Join Macquarie's global financial services group, offering up to 20 weeks' paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements. - Foster an inclusive environment; reasonable adjustments provided during recruitment and employment. - Global role with a permanent, full-time mid-level position in Sydney.

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City: Sydney
Country: Australia

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Software Engineer Data & Analytics - Equity Derivatives and Trading

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Sydney

Job ID

22962

Date

14-Jul-2026

Permanent - Full time, Mid-level

Job category

Technology - Engineering

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Join our trading engineering team, supporting the Equity Derivatives and Trading business with applications and data capabilities across Volatility Markets and Options trading in our Commodities and Global Markets group. Our team partners closely with traders, quantitative specialists and technology teams to develop the applications, data solutions and analytics capabilities that support trading activity, improve operational efficiency and enable informed decision-making.

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 develop analytics tools, research strategies and optimizations and develop solutions for our Equity Derivatives Trading business. You will work closely with traders, quantitative pricing specialists and technology teams, you will design system integrations, build data pipelines, automate workflows and contribute to applications that support trading analytics and decision-making across volatility markets and options trading.

What you offer

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Strong programming experience in Python, with experience in software engineering and application development best practices
A strong understanding of how to utilize agentic programming tools effectively to rapidly create reliable software.
Experience working with SQL, relational databases, data extracts and data pipelines
Experience building automation solutions, tooling or frameworks that improve business processes and operational efficiency
Familiarity with Linux/Unix, source control tools such as Git, and scheduling or orchestration tools such as Airflow or similar
Experience creating data visualisations, dashboards or reporting solutions to support business insights
A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, IT or a related technical discipline
An interest in financial markets, trading, equity derivatives, options or volatility markets, with prior finance experience advantageous but not essential
Exposure to AWS, Kubernetes, Rust, Java, C/C++, Dataiku, AI/ML, LLMs or AI-assisted development tools would be beneficial

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 Commodities and Global Markets

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Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.

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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Software Engineer Data & Analytics - Equity Derivatives and Trading

Additional office locations

Sydney

Job ID

22962

Date

14-Jul-2026

Permanent - Full time, Mid-level

Job category

Technology - Engineering

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