Overview
Work on cutting-edge cloud data platforms in a dynamic consultancy environment.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join a well-regarded consultancy, delivering and optimising enterprise data solutions. This role is ideal for a data professional with deep expertise in AWS and Databricks, looking to work on complex, large-scale data environments while collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders.
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a hands-on technical role, designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and platforms that are reliable, scalable, and secure.
Base pay range
A$800.00/daily - A$850.00/daily
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and optimise data pipelines and processing solutions using AWS and Databricks.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions.
- Ensure platform scalability, security, and performance optimisation.
- Support and mentor junior engineers, sharing best practices and technical guidance.
- Implement data governance and operational best practices to ensure reliability and compliance.
- Troubleshoot issues and provide technical expertise for incidents and problem resolution.
- Drive continuous improvement across tools, processes, and data engineering practices.
What Success Looks Like
- Reliable, high-performing data pipelines and platforms with minimal downtime.
- Scalable solutions aligned with business and operational needs.
- Consistent delivery of high-quality, secure data solutions.
- Improved data engineering processes and team capability.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer in an enterprise environment.
- Strong expertise in AWS Cloud Services and Databricks.
- Solid understanding of data pipelines, ETL processes, and modern data architectures.
- Experience with Python, SQL, and big data technologies.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- Knowledge of data governance, compliance, and security best practices.
- Experience with other cloud platforms such as Azure or GCP.
- Exposure to consultancy or professional services environments.
- Competitive salary or daily rate contract options available.
- Work with cutting-edge cloud and data technologies on large-scale projects.
- Opportunity to mentor and grow your technical leadership skills.
- Supportive consultancy environment with strong career development pathways.
- Exposure to diverse industries and enterprise-level data environments.
- Hybrid working options for better work-life balance.
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, Apply Now! or email your CV to
Senior Data Engineer employer: Talent
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