Senior Associate - Automation Database Engineer

Join our team of Database Engineers with strong database and programming expertise focused on automation and SRE practices. We are a passionate team that encourages collaboration, innovation and operate in an agile environment.

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

In this role, you will develop secure, scalable automation and observability solutions, enhance monitoring and alerting capabilities, support incident response through participation in a global on-call roster, and proactively maintain platform reliability and security. You will drive continuous improvement through optimisation of automation processes, adoption of emerging database technologies, and the creation and maintenance of high-quality documentation as a core engineering practice.

What you offer

• 3 to 4 years' experience in an engineering role with exposure to database platforms, including SQL Server, PostgreSQL, AWS RDS, and Aurora production environments.

• Strong programming and automation skills using Python, Ansible, and PowerShell, with the ability to troubleshoot and support complex automation solutions.

• Solid understanding of database concepts, T-SQL, cloud services, and automation frameworks leveraging AWS technologies.

• Experience with monitoring, logging, observability, and incident management practices to maintain platform reliability and performance.

• Proficiency in version control and software delivery practices, including GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.

• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently while maintaining a customer-focused mindset.

• Knowledge of ITIL practices and experience managing change, incident, and problem management processes; relevant database or cloud certifications are advantageous.

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

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 eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• 26 weeks’ paid maternity leave or 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Company-subsidised childcare services
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including comprehensive medical and life insurance cover, the option to join parental medical insurance plan and virtual medical consultations extended to family members
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• 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.

Inclusion at Macquarie

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.