Data Engineer

HBF Health Limited; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate Gold Hospital Insurance

Volunteer days

Corporate discounts

Hybrid working arrangements

CBD office with discounted onsite bar

Job summary

HBF Health Limited is seeking a Data Engineer to build and optimise data pipelines, models and assets powering analytics across the organisation. In our cloud-first data ecosystem, you’ll collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions that support growth and digital transformation.

You’ll work with AWS, SQL and Python, contribute to automation and CI/CD, and support data-driven decision‑making in a fast-paced environment with a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud data technologies across AWS, Snowflake, DBT Cloud or similar platforms.
• Strong data modelling with schema design and building consumable data products.
• Advanced database development and SQL performance optimisation.
• Experience with Python, SQL and/or PySpark; familiarity with DevOps tools and version control.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and optimise scalable data pipelines and integrations using AWS, SQL and modern data engineering tools.
• Develop robust data models and database designs to support analytics, reporting and operational data needs.
• Assemble and prepare complex data sets from diverse sources to meet functional and non‑functional requirements.
• Design and implement process improvements such as automation, pipeline optimisation and infrastructure enhancements.
• Support stakeholders and cross‑functional teams in solving data-related issues and enabling data-driven decision‑making.
• Contribute to solution design, documentation, testing and handover processes across the data engineering lifecycle.

Skills

Cloud data technologies

Data modelling

SQL performance optimisation

Python

PySpark

DevOps basics

Tools

AWS

Snowflake

DBT Cloud

Git/Version control

Job description

Benefits

• FREE Corporate Gold Hospital Insurance (for you and your family)
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Access to corporate discounts across a range of gyms, retail, restaurants, and hotels
• Centrally located CBD office with discounted onsite barista
• Hybrid working arrangements available
• 12 month fixed term opportunity

As a Data Engineer at HBF, you'll play a key role in building and optimising the data pipelines, models and assets that power analytics, insights and decision‑making across the organisation. Working within our cloud‑first data ecosystem, you'll collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure and high‑quality data solutions that support HBF's growth and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and optimise scalable data pipelines and integrations using AWS, SQL and modern data engineering tools.
• Develop robust data models and database designs to support analytics, reporting and operational data needs.
• Assemble and prepare complex data sets from diverse sources to meet functional and non‑functional requirements.
• Design and implement process improvements such as automation, pipeline optimisation and infrastructure enhancements.
• Support stakeholders and cross-functional teams in solving data-related issues and enabling data-driven decision‑making.
• Contribute to solution design, documentation, testing and handover processes across the data engineering lifecycle.

Desired Experience

• Demonstrated experience with cloud data technologies, ideally across AWS, Snowflake, DBT Cloud or similar platforms.
• Strong data modelling capability with hands‑on skills in schema design, data management and building consumable data products.
• Advanced database development skills, including SQL and performance optimisation.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, SQL and/or PySpark, plus familiarity with DevOps tools and version control.
• Highly developed communication, collaboration and workload-management skills in a fast-paced, agile environment.

Our recruitment and selection process includes a variety of assessment methods including reference checks, National Police Clearance and verification of working rights in Australia.

Inclusion and Accessibility

At HBF, we believe in the potential of every individual. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are celebrated, because they make us stronger.

We encourage applications from everyone, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community, including transgender and gender-diverse applicants. We want you to Be You, Be Bold, and feel supported every step of the way. If you require any adjustments or alternative formats during the recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

To learn more about our commitments visit: Community Initiatives | HBF Health Insurance Careers at HBF Bold people belong at HBF We make work supportive, flexible and meaningful, so we can go one better for our members in moments that matter. Join us and be part of creating a healthier tomorrow. Roles across professions Behind every member moment is a team making it happen. From frontline support to data and digital, clinical expertise to corporate leadership. Whatever your talents, there’s a place here for you to contribute and grow.

Where you'll work: HBF is headquartered in Perth, WA and has offices across Australia in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Townsville. Many roles operate in a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration with flexible work arrangements.

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For most applications you will find out within 2 weeks if you have been invited to interview, with our process including reference, qualification and police checks as well as psychometric assessments for selected roles.