At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design and delivery of innovative data solutions for operational excellence.
- Company: Join Resolution Life, a top life insurer in Australia and New Zealand.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work, career pathways, and health and wellbeing programs.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for professional growth and global mobility.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a collaborative environment while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Deep experience in Data Operations and advanced SQL skills required.
The predicted salary is between 108000 - 132000 $ per year.
Resolution Life Australasia is one of the leading life insurers in Australia and New Zealand, with ~1 million customers and managing approximately A$30 billion in assets. We are a fully enterprise agile organisation that supports professional growth and rewards contribution, while fostering an inclusive, collaborative and flexible working environment.
We are seeking a technically strong and hands-on Data Engineering Lead to join our Data Operations team. This role is pivotal in designing, delivering, and maintaining robust data solutions that support operational excellence across our enterprise platforms. The role focuses on end-to-end engineering and maintenance of data pipelines and frameworks, ensuring alignment with architectural standards, governance policies, and business needs. The role also provides technical leadership and mentorship to engineering and DevOps teams, while actively contributing to solution design and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Build fit-for-purpose data solutions aligned with enterprise architecture and governance
- Develop batch, near-real-time, and real-time pipelines using ELT/ETL tools (IICS, Informatica PowerCenter, DataStage)
- Define patterns for data ingestion, observability, and consumption
- Maintain technical data lineage across systems and platforms
- Create complex SQL queries, data models (3NF, Kimball, Data Vault), and orchestration frameworks (Control-M, Autosys)
- Work with stakeholders on solution design, cost-benefit analysis, and roadmap planning
- Support metadata management, glossary alignment, and compliance reporting
What you bring
- Deep experience in Data Operations within large-scale enterprise environments
- Advanced skills in SQL, data architecture, and warehousing design (including SCD)
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and RDBMS/OLAP systems (Snowflake, Oracle, SQL Server)
- Familiarity with data governance frameworks and regulatory compliance
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence technical direction
Why Join Us?
We provide a flexible work environment and a range of employee benefits to support you personally and professionally, including:
- Career pathways, including local and global mobility opportunities
- Leading learning platforms and support in professional development
- Health and wellbeing programs
Accessibility and Checks
Before commencing employment in this role, you will need to provide two references, confirm full working rights, and complete police and credit checks through an online provider. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and will support any accessibility requirements throughout the interview process. Please contact our Talent Team for assistance.
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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Insurance
Data Engineering Lead in Sydney employer: Resolution Life
Resolution Life Australasia is an exceptional employer that prioritises a strong risk culture and governance, providing employees with the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and influence meaningful change. The collaborative work environment fosters professional growth through exposure to Board-level decision-making and cross-disciplinary teamwork, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a significant impact in their careers.
