Senior Data Engineer in Sydney

Senior Data Engineer in Sydney

Sydney Full-Time 54000 - 66000 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Build and maintain data transformation models and write complex SQL for data processing.
  • Company: Join a leading tech firm focused on data innovation and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Attractive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic team environment with great potential for career advancement.
  • Why this job: Make an impact by transforming data into valuable insights for the business.
  • Qualifications: Strong SQL skills and experience with data engineering tools like dbt and Apache Airflow.

The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 $ per year.

Responsibilities:

  • Building and maintaining dbt transformation models across multiple pipeline layers β€” from raw ingestion through to governed, consumer-ready datasets.
  • Writing Snowflake SQL for complex transformations: type casting, deduplication, incremental load logic, surrogate key generation.
  • Developing and debugging Apache Airflow DAGs on AWS ECS.
  • Contributing to AWS Lambda-based ingestion (Python) β€” file validation, control file generation, S3 event handling.
  • Maintaining source-to-target mapping documentation and aligning models to business requirements and data specs.
  • Supporting onboarding of downstream consumers via data sharing mechanisms and event-driven notifications.
  • Participating in code reviews, writing YAML-based data quality tests, and owning tickets from design through to production.

Tech stack required:

  • Strong SQL proficiency with dbt Core.
  • Apache Iceberg Table format (Nice to have).
  • Apache Airflow.
  • AWS - Working knowledge of S3, Lambda, MWAA, ECS, Glue Catalogs, Lake Formation, SQS, EventBridge.
  • Experience with fixed-format or structured financial data files.
  • CICD with Github Actions.

Senior Data Engineer in Sydney employer: Tech Aalto Pte ltd

As a Principal Technical Architect / SME in Banking & Cards, you'll join a dynamic team in Sydney that values innovation and collaboration. Our company fosters a supportive work culture with a strong emphasis on employee growth, offering opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement in cutting-edge technologies. Enjoy the unique advantage of working in a vibrant city known for its thriving financial sector, where your expertise will directly impact the evolution of banking solutions.

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

dbt transformation models
Snowflake SQL
Apache Airflow
AWS ECS
AWS Lambda
Python
S3 event handling