Data Engineer

Accent Group; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Career development

Brand portfolio exposure

Job summary

Accent Group is seeking a hands-on Data Engineer with 3 to 5 years of experience to join the Accent Data team. You will build and maintain the pipelines that power reporting, analytics and business initiatives across the group, spanning Azure Data Factory, Databricks and SQL tooling in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will collaborate with a strong data team, learn from seniors, optimise queries, ensure data quality and documentation, and contribute to data delivery that supports trading,

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server or Azure SQL Database including writing, troubleshooting, and optimizing queries and stored procedures.
• Experience building and optimising ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, with broader exposure to Azure cloud data platforms.
• Working knowledge of Python for data engineering tasks or programming foundation in language other than SQL.
• Working with Databricks for data processing and transformation, including using notebooks and Unity Catalog.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Good communication skills and comfort working closely with a data team.
• Experience in retail data (trading, inventory, customer performance) is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Write and optimise SQL to validate, shape and troubleshoot data across pipelines and data marts.
• Build, test and maintain data pipelines in Azure Data Factory to move and transform data across source systems and support company initiatives.
• Ability to process and transform data within Databricks using notebooks, build basic data pipelines, manage storage, and navigate core features like Unity Catalog.
• Contribute to data quality and documentation practices across the data landscape.
• Learn from and collaborate with senior members of the data team, growing your skills across the Azure data platform.

Skills

SQL

Azure SQL Database

Python

ETL/ELT pipelines

Data quality

Communication

Retail data

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Unity Catalog

SQL Server

Job description

We're looking for a hands-on Data Engineer with 3 to 5 years of experience to join the Accent Data team. This role blends delivery, support and learning, where you'll work closely with the wider data team to build and maintain the pipelines that power reporting, analytics and business initiatives across the group.

You'll cover the modern Azure data stack through to Databricks while working alongside a strong data team who'll support your growth in a fast-paced retail environment.

• Write and optimise SQL to validate, shape and troubleshoot data across pipelines and data marts
• Build, test and maintain data pipelines in Azure Data Factory to move and transform data across source systems and support company initiatives
• Ability to process and transform data within Databricks using notebooks, build basic data pipelines, manage storage, and navigate core features like Unity Catalog
• Contribute to data quality and documentation practices across the data landscape
• Learn from and collaborate with senior members of the data team, growing your skills across the Azure data platform

To be successful you will have:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server or Azure SQL Database, including writing, troubleshooting, and optimizing queries and stored procedures
• Experience building and optimising ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, with broader exposure to Azure cloud data platforms
• Working knowledge of Python for data engineering tasks or programming foundation in language other than SQL
• Working with Databricks for data processing and transformation, including using notebooks, understanding key architecture concepts, and working with Unity Catalog
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
• Good communication skills and comfort working closely with a data team
• Experience in retail, or interest in retail data (trading, inventory, customer performance), is a plus but not essential

What We’re Looking For

• A hands-on, pragmatic problem solver who enjoys getting into the detail
• Someone eager to learn, take feedback well, and grow into a stronger data engineer
• Comfortable working as part of a team, asking questions, and building autonomy over time
• A curious mindset with an interest in new tools, technologies and better ways of working

Accent Group is one of Australia and New Zealand's leading retail groups. Our portfolio includes some of the world's most recognisable footwear and lifestyle brands, including Platypus, Hype DC, The Athlete's Foot, Skechers, Vans, Subtype and Lacoste. We’re powered by innovation, collaboration, and a deep love for our brands and we’re looking for people who share that same drive.

A dynamic and collaborative Support Office environment

Generous employee discounts across our extensive brand portfolio

Opportunities for career development and progression

The chance to work with some of the most recognised brands in Australian retail

A culture that encourages innovation, ownership and new ideas