Data Engineer - South Bank, QLD

Flight Centre Travel Group; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Employee discounts

Learning & development

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

Flight Centre Travel Group seeks a Data Engineer in its Corporate Data & Insights team in South Bank, QLD. You will design and optimize scalable data solutions, ensuring high-quality information access across the organisation and collaborating with BI developers, data scientists, and architects.

You will build and optimize pipelines, models, and governance to support data-driven decisions while leveraging Azure, Databricks, and lakehouse tech. Hybrid work with diverse stakeholders is offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience as a Data Engineer or similar role
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and data integration solutions
• Proficiency in Python, SQL and Spark SQL for data transformation and processing
• Solid understanding of data warehousing and data modelling concepts (dim modelling, star schemas, medallion architecture)
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud data and ETL tools such as Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, and Databricks
• Experience using Git for version control and Azure DevOps for CI/CD and work management
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills
• Ability to work with both technical teams and business stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines for ETL into data lakes and lakehouse environments
• Create data models to support business requirements and analytics
• Integrate data from internal and external systems for reliable assets
• Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance
• Optimize data platforms for performance and scale
• Build reliable data solutions handling large volumes
• Implement data security controls for sensitive data
• Collaborate with BI, Data Science, Arch/Infra teams and stakeholders
• Evaluate emerging data tooling and technologies
• Troubleshoot data issues and support operations
• Enable data-driven decision making with accessible data assets

Skills

Python

SQL

Spark SQL

Data pipelines

Data modelling

Azure data/ETL tools

Git

Azure DevOps

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related

Tools

Azure Synapse

Microsoft Fabric

Databricks

Job description

Data Engineer - South Bank, QLD

Job no: 532366NW
Brand: Product and Technology
Work type: Full time, Hybrid
Location: Queensland
Categories: Digital and Technology

At Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) our purpose is to'open up the world for those who want to see'. Every day, we give people all around the world the opportunity to experience something amazing – travel!

Join Flight Centre Travel Group's Corporate Data & Insights team as a Data Engineer and play a key role in building the data foundations that power business decisions. You'll design and optimise scalable data solutions, ensuring reliable access to high-quality information across the organisation. This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse stakeholders and modern data technologies while contributing to a growing data ecosystem. If you're passionate about data engineering, problem-solving, and creating efficient data platforms, we'd love to hear from you!

Day in the life:

• Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines for extracting, transforming, and loading data into data lakes and lakehouse environments
• Create and implement data models that support business requirements and analytical outcomes
• Integrate data from internal and external systems to provide consistent and accurate information assets
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with data governance requirements
• Optimise data platforms, infrastructure, and processes to improve performance and scalability
• Build reliable data solutions capable of handling large volumes of information
• Implement security controls that protect sensitive data and support privacy requirement
• Collaborate with BI Developers, Data Scientists, Data Architects, Infrastructure Engineers, Application Engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver data assets
• Evaluate and recommend emerging data engineering tools and technologies
• Troubleshoot data issues and provide effective solutions to support smooth operations
• Support data-driven decision making by ensuring data is available, accessible, and fit for purpose

You will thrive in the role, if you have:

• 4+ years’ experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role
• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines and data integration solutions
• Proficiency in Python, SQL and Spark SQL for data transformation and processing
• Solid understanding of data warehousing and data modelling concepts (e.g. dimensional modelling, star schemas, medallion architecture)
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud data and ETL tools, such as Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, and Databricks
• Experience using Git for version control and Azure DevOps for CI/CD and work management
• Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills
• The ability to work effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders

What you will enjoy:

• Culture: you will be employed by an inclusive company that offers a team culture like no other in the industry -Flight Centre Travel Group Australia is proud to be a certifiedGreat Place to Work® Australia New Zealand Pty Ltd
• Our People: FCTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability
• Development:Individualised, ongoing Learning & Development via communities of practice. Dedicated time to learn, share and collaborate skills, interests and goals, as well as contribute your own expertise and insights of others.
• Innovation Days where you have the opportunity to create, collaborate, and bring innovative concepts to life!
• Dedicated Engineering Days, often hosted by technology partners off-site, where staff have an opportunity to increase knowledge and skills, and test out new and exciting technologies.
• Access to 'LinkedIn Learning' for ongoing skills development: over 24,500 courses in over 20 languages
• Women in PM&E group - this comprehensive program aims to foster gender diversity and empower and support women in their pursuit of successful careers in technology. It encompasses a variety of initiatives, workshops, mentorship opportunities, and networking events.
• Exclusive Staff Discounts:Accessible via our employee-only portal with 350+ of Australia’s leading retailers,health and wellness discounts, financial planning advice, employee share plan and more
• Travel Discounts:Including family and friends - flights, hotels, tours, cruises, travel insurance and more
• Brightness of Future:Career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses across theglobe -we promote from within
• Corporate Health Discounts:Access exclusive discounts on health insurance plans for you and your family with our partner, BUPA, access to internal gym
• Mental Health:Support and Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
• Social:Regular awards nights, social team-building and industry events, with the opportunity to attend global conferences (Bangkok in 2026)
• Giving Back:Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through Workplace Giving, volunteering and fundraising; paid parental and volunteer leave
• Sustainability:The protection of our environment is essential to the future of tourism, as a leading travel group, we have made efforts to affect positive change to the environment
• Be part of a workplace committed to reconciliation through our Reconciliation Action Plan - we proudly support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inclusion, cultural safety, and dedicated cultural leave

Irreverence. Ownership. Egalitarianism.

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