Senior FIX Connectivity Engineer

Join a dynamic and innovative team at the forefront of technology transformation within Macquarie Capital and Equities Technology. Committed to leveraging cutting-edge Cloud and SaaS solutions, we are shaping the future of capital markets and distribution by driving the technology strategy, service delivery and platform innovation that power corporate advisory, M&A, debt, equity and private capital markets, principal investing and financing, and equity brokerage activities.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?
As a Senior Java Engineer within the Electronic Trading Technology team, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our in-house connectivity platform and delivering key initiatives related to our Delta 1 flow. You will take ownership of the end-to-end delivery process, including gathering requirements, coordinating with internal teams, developing solutions, and implementing them to support the desk. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the platform's architecture and driving simplification initiatives, ensuring it remains robust and future-ready.

In addition, you will work on optimising and reducing the latency of the platform to maintain its competitive edge in the market. You will also provide second-level production support to ensure the high availability and reliability of our trading systems. With a focus on delivering within agreed constraints of time, effort and scope, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on our trading technology landscape

What You Offer

• 10 + years of solid experience in low-level Java development with a focus on tuning for low-latency trading systems
• Strong knowledge of the FIX protocol and its application in trading environments
• Proven ability to work well under pressure, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with automated testing, including building testing harnesses, ensuring robust and reliable systems
• Familiarity with performance testing and market data handling to optimise system efficiency and reliability.

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

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process. To learn more, contact our team by clicking here.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.