Commodities Front Office Software Engineer – Python / C++

We are looking for a motivated Engineer to join our talented technology team working closely with our commodities trading desks, providing solutions that make a tangible and critical difference to how we do business.

What you’ll be doing:

• Identifying opportunities to enhance our Front Office risk management offering, taking ownership from inception to delivery.
• Building well-engineered, reusable, and scalable platforms that underpin the growth and agility of the business.
• Supporting a fast-paced trading environment, working directly with senior technology and finance professionals across our global business.
• Gaining financial markets expertise, focusing on the agriculture business with close links to the energy and metals sectors.

Technologies you will work with:

• Python, C++
• SQL/NoSQL databases
• AWS

To excel in this role, you will ideally have:

• A passion for technology and engineering.
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented analysis and common design patterns.
• Hands-on experience of standard software development tools (source control, CI/CD, testing practices).
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with strong communication skills.
• A commercial and client-focused mindset with the ability to manage stakeholders and delivery.
• An ability to work as part of a diverse and collaborative team.

It would be a bonus if you’re familiar with:

• The Front Office environment and financial products.
• Experience working in a Linux development environment.
• Cloud technologies.
• Experience of the full project lifecycle (requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, version control).

In this role you will see first-hand the positive impact your work has and how it supports revenue growth and operational efficiencies.

We operate in a flat structure. The members of the team are encouraged to take ownership and accountability for their work, collaborating with senior members of the business to identify new opportunities.

We encourage our team members to play multiple roles; from business analysis and requirements gathering to delivery and risk management. Through this process our team gains a better understanding of the process of product delivery and has an opportunity to develop different skills and explore different career paths.

The team operates a hybrid working approach, making the most of the benefits of both office-based collaboration and remote working.

Having a Learning Mindset is a key value of our group, and we support our staff by giving them access to a variety of learning resources and accreditation.

About the Corporate Operations Group

The Corporate Operations Group brings together specialist support services in Digital Transformation & Data, Technology, Operations, Human Resources, Business Services, Corporate Strategy & Solutions, and the Macquarie Group Foundation. We deliver service excellence to ensure Macquarie is open for business, deliver on transformational change, invest in our people and have deep relationships with our customers. 

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. An inclusive and equitable workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. At Macquarie, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If you're inspired to deliver on our purpose of ‘empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future’, we want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other impermissible criterion or circumstance. Macquarie also takes affirmative action in support of its policy to hire and advance in employment of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

We equip our people with the support to work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive.

Salary range for this position: $101K - 147k/Year. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. You may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. We offer a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees.