Senior Data/Geospatial Engineer in Sydney

Senior Data/Geospatial Engineer in Sydney

Sydney Full-Time 56250 - 68750 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of scalable data solutions in a cloud-enabled environment.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking organisation focused on innovative data engineering.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on continuous improvement and mentoring.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of data solutions while working with cutting-edge technologies.
  • Qualifications: Experience in data engineering and strong leadership skills required.

The predicted salary is between 56250 - 68750 $ per year.

  • Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney

This role is responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions that support key organisational initiatives and strategic outcomes.

Operating within a modern, cloud-enabled data environment, the position provides technical leadership across data engineering practices, ensuring alignment with enterprise data strategy, architecture standards, and governance requirements.

The role drives the implementation and optimisation of data pipelines and integration processes (batch and real-time), leveraging the organisation’s enterprise data platform (including Cloudera) to enable reliable data ingestion, storage, and processing.

It plays a critical part in shaping platform capability by evaluating emerging technologies and continuously enhancing engineering standards, patterns, and delivery practices.

Working collaboratively with business stakeholders, architects, and cross-functional teams, the position translates complex business requirements into fit-for-purpose data solutions and supports end-to-end delivery of data products.

The role also contributes to Dev Sec Ops practices, automation, and observability, ensuring solutions are robust, production-ready, and aligned with compliance, security, and governance frameworks.

In line with APS EL1 expectations, the position requires strong leadership, sound judgement, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

It also focuses on building organisational capability through mentoring, fostering continuous improvement, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships to ensure data platforms meet current and future needs.

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Senior Data/Geospatial Engineer in Sydney employer: Bureau of Meteorology

The Bureau of Meteorology is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to Australia's national weather, climate, and water services. With a strong focus on employee growth, collaboration, and a high-performing team culture, staff are empowered to lead innovative planning and asset management initiatives that directly impact the lives of Australians. Located at the heart of Australia's environmental response, employees enjoy a meaningful work experience while benefiting from comprehensive support for professional development and a commitment to resilience and sustainability.

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Contact Details:

Bureau of Meteorology Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Data/Geospatial Engineer in Sydney

Data Engineering
Cloud Computing
Data Pipeline Development
Real-time Data Processing
Batch Processing
Cloudera
Technical Leadership