Data Engineer

HomeStart Finance; South Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing finance provider in South Australia is seeking a skilled Data Engineer for a 12-month contract. The successful candidate will design and develop data pipelines, collaborate with stakeholders, and enhance data literacy within the organization. A minimum of 5 years in data engineering is required, along with strong SQL and cloud expertise. Competitive remuneration and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data engineering, data warehousing, or software engineering.
• Expertise with platforms like Snowflake and modern data warehouse solutions.
• Strong SQL skills and proficiency in Python (or equivalent programming language).
• Proven ability to work autonomously.
• Strong communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and monitor data pipelines to integrate diverse data sources.
• Develop data applications, interactive visualisations, and dashboards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and enhance data literacy.

Skills

Data engineering

Cloud expertise

SQL skills

Proficiency in Python

Power BI mastery

DevOps mindset

Problem-solving excellence

Communication skills

Tools

Snowflake

Azure DevOps

AWS/Azure

Job description

For 35 years, HomeStart has been breaking down barriers to help South Australians achieve home ownership. As a leader of innovative housing finance, we combine commercial acumen with a strong social purpose — and our people are at the heart of everything we do.

HomeStart are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer to join our Data & Analytics team on a 12 month, fixed term contract. From legacy system transformation to implementing modern data engineering practices, you'll shape how data drives decision-making for thousands of South Australian families.

Your Impact

• Design, develop, and monitor data pipelines (ELT) to integrate and transform diverse data sources.
• Design, develop and optimise modern data warehouse and modelling solutions to support reporting, self-service, and advanced analytics.
• Develop data applications, interactive visualisations, dashboards, paginated reports, and advanced analytics solutions to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Produce and maintain technical and design documentation, along with business/technical metadata.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data needs, validate insights, and enhance data literacy.
• Advocate and implement data management standards and best practices.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years in data engineering, data warehousing, or software engineering
• Cloud expertise with platforms like Snowflake and modern data warehouse solutions
• Strong SQL skills and proficiency in Python (or equivalent programming language)
• BI tool mastery, particularly Power BI for creating compelling visualisations
• DevOps mindset with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and version control experience
• Problem-solving excellence with proven ability to work autonomously
• Communication skills to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Highly Valued: Financial services industry knowledge
• Experience with AWS/Azure cloud platforms and their services
• Advanced analytics background including statistical methods, predictive modelling, or machine learning
• Understanding of data governance and management frameworks

Why HomeStart?

At HomeStart, we believe in opportunity, determination, openness, and simplicity. We’re driven by the stories of those we help and the impact we make. Join a purpose driven organisation where your legal expertise directly supports South Australian communities.

We offer competitive remuneration, professional development, flexible working arrangements, and the satisfaction of meaningful work that makes a real difference.

Applications close at 5pm Monday, 15 September 2025 and are only accepted via seek.com.au. Please provide a cover letter, current curriculum vitae and include the name and contact details of three current professional referees.

Please note candidate screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date of the job advert, and you will only be contacted if you progress to interview. We also reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

All new employees are required to provide a satisfactory National Criminal History Record (PoliceCheck) prior to commencement.

HomeStart is an equal opportunity employer that supports a diverse, inclusive and safe place to work where everyone belongs, and everyone feels at home. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, culture, national origin or age.

Note: This job description is for illustrative purposes and reflects current requirements and expectations of the role at the time of posting.