Cloud Data Engineer

Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI); City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Flexible work arrangements

Staff parking discount

Job summary

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) in Melbourne is seeking a Cloud Data Engineer to support GenV’s cloud and data infrastructure. You will work across AWS, MuleSoft, data engineering and DevOps to build, maintain and improve secure, scalable cloud services, integrations and data pipelines for world-leading health research.

The role requires 3–5 years’ experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and data warehousing, plus hands-on DevOps and IaC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering/IT or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience managing AWS cloud infrastructure (EC2, ECS, RDS, S3, Lambda).
• Experience in data engineering, ETL and data warehousing.
• Experience developing and deploying system integrations, ideally familiar with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps and IaC tools such as GitLab, Docker, Terraform and Artifactory.

Responsibilities

• Operate, optimise and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Administer and monitor MuleSoft integrations end to end, including build configuration, source control and deployment.
• Design, build and maintain scalable data transformation and integration pipelines.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting GenV’s technical and scientific objectives.

Skills

AWS Cloud

Data Engineering

ETL

DevOps

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/Engineering/IT or related field

Tools

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

GitLab

Docker

Terraform

Artifactory

Job description

Role Type: 12-month full time contract

Salary: $160,000 p.a plus superannuation

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Cloud Data Engineer to join Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and support the cloud and data infrastructure underpinning the Generation Victoria (GenV) research program. This role will work across AWS, MuleSoft, data engineering and DevOps to build, maintain and continuously improve secure, scalable cloud services, integrations and data pipelines that support world-leading health research.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate within MCRI to operate, optimise and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure to meet GenV’s evolving needs
• Administer and monitor MuleSoft integrations end to end, including build configuration, source control and deployment
• Design, build and maintain scalable data transformation and integration pipelines
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting GenV’s technical and scientific objectives

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT or a related field; or equivalent industry experience
• 3–5 years’ experience managing AWS cloud infrastructure, including EC2, ECS, RDS, S3, Athena, Glue, Fargate, Lake Formation, API Gateway and Lambda
• Experience in data engineering, ETL and data warehousing
• Experience developing and deploying system integrations, ideally familiar with MuleSofts Anypoint Platform
• Hands‑on experience with DevOps and IaC tools such as GitLab, Docker, Terraform and Artifactory

Please view the position description here.

What You’ll Enjoy

• Access a range of salary packaging options—covering entertainment, novated leases, and more
• Enjoy a variety of flexible work arrangements
• Make an impact by supporting technology that enables world-leading child health research
• Enjoy discounted staff parking, public transport right at your doorstep, and great facilities for cyclists
• Feel supported through our health and wellbeing program, which includes complimentary access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment connecting technology and research.
• Become an active part of our community by joining internal committees and contributing to our inclusive, thriving culture

Who We Are

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute envisions a transformative future for child health. Our institute is a hub of impactful scientific breakthroughs, particularly in early interventions, enhanced diagnosis, prevention, and potential cures. We thrive on collaborative, multidisciplinary problem‑solving to address challenging queries in child health. Committed to inclusivity and respect, we foster a positive working environment that values diverse backgrounds and experiences. As a proud member of the Australian Network on Disability and a dedicated supporter of Science Australia Gender Equity (SAGE), we uphold principles of equal opportunity and diverse representation.

We are committed to the safety of children and young people and takes a zero‑tolerance approach to all forms of child abuse, exploitation and harm. Child safety is prioritised in our decision‑making at all levels of the Institute.

We welcome individuals of diverse genders, ages, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, abilities, religions, and sexual orientations in our workplace.

We actively encourage talented individuals from all walks of life to apply for our job openings.

Our commitment lies in fostering a workplace that is barrier‑free and inclusive, aiming to attract the most skilled candidates.

No recruitment agencies please.

Applications close: Thursday 3 September 2026