Data Engineer

Nine; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks parental leave

Employee exclusives program

Digital newspaper subscription

Job summary

Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company seeking a Data Engineer to join the Commercial Growth Squad. You will own the full development and maintenance lifecycle of data products, enabling actionable insights to maximise ad revenue and support strategic decisions.

You'll design data models, build robust ETL pipelines, and work with cloud platforms. A strong programming background in Python and SQL, plus experience with Airflow, is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data processing and modeling.
• Experience building data pipelines and ETL processes for data warehouses.
• Ability to design scalable data models aligned with business needs.
• Experience with cloud data services and deployment automation.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data models that align with business needs.
• Develop and maintain reliable data pipelines (ETL) to load and transform data into data warehouses.
• Ensure pipelines are scalable and efficient considering data volume, velocity, and variety.
• Implement data quality checks and validation processes to maintain accurate data.
• Set up monitoring and alerting to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Perform root cause analysis for incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Contribute to the technical design and vision for the data platform.
• Explore new AI technologies to enhance value delivery across data workflows.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data modeling

ETL design

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / Software or Data Engineering / Data Science / IT

Tools

Apache Airflow

Terraform

CI/CD

Job description

Company Description
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.

Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.

Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

Data Engineering at Nine empowers individuals to own delivery end-to-end, and explore how new data and the latest Data & AI technologies can improve workflows, and deliver greater value for our stakeholders.

We have a great opportunity for a Data Engineer to join our Commercial Growth Squad. Your role will be instrumental in building and sustaining Nine's competitive advantage through data, as you'll focus on the full development and maintenance lifecycle of innovative data products. This critical work directly empowers our business to create unique, actionable insights, which are essential for driving strategy and maximising our ad revenue.

What you’ll do:

Design and implement data models that align with business needs.

Develop and maintain reliable data pipelines (ETL) to load and transform data from various sources into data warehouses.

Ensure pipelines are scalable and efficient, considering factors like data volume, velocity, and variety.

Implement data quality checks and validation processes to maintain accurate data.

Set up monitoring and alerting to proactively identify and resolve issues.

Perform root cause analysis for incidents and implement corrective actions.

Contribute to the technical design and vision for the data platform.

Explore new AI technologies and methods to enhance value delivery across Data Engineering workflows.

What you’ll bring:

Strong programming ability in at least one language (e.g., Python).

Proficiency in SQL.

Data Modeling experience, including the application of abstract concepts in an enterprise environment.

Proven experience designing and building data pipelines, ETL processes, and managing data infrastructure.

Experience delivering workflow orchestration solutions and managing task dependencies using a tool like Apache Airflow.

A strong analytical mindset, a passion for tackling complex technical challenges, and the ability to find creative solutions to issues.

A bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Software/Data Engineering, Data Science, IT, or a related field.

Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, or Azure, including their data storage, processing, and analytics services.

Familiarity with cloud deployment and test automation using a CI/CD solution (e.g., Cloud Build, Dagger, or Concourse).

Experience in deploying cloud infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform or similar tools.

Additional Information

How we work
At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.

Our employee benefits include:

18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers

Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.

Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads

Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

More info at Nine Careers

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.

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