Data Engineering and BI Specialist

Balance Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Contract until June 2027

Impactful data platform project

Public sector environment

Job summary

Balance Recruitment is recruiting a Senior Power BI & Azure Data Engineer to join a large-scale data platform supporting operational decision-making for a respected NSW public service organisation. You will modernise dashboards, optimise data models, and ensure reliable overnight data refreshes.

This hands-on role requires strong Azure Synapse and Databricks skills, PySpark development, and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Azure Synapse and Databricks in large-scale data environments.
• Hands-on PySpark development and Delta Lake knowledge essential.
• Strong Power BI dashboard development and optimisation experience.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex Azure Synapse and Databricks platform issues.
• Investigate PySpark, Delta Lake and pipeline failures.
• Redevelop a flagship Power BI dashboard from the ground up.
• Integrate new data sources into an established Azure data platform.
• Document procedures and upskill internal teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Data modeling

Tools

Azure Synapse

Databricks

PySpark

Delta Lake

Power BI

Job description

Want to work on data platforms that support one of NSW's most respected organisations?

We're partnering with a highly regarded organisation that plays a critical role across the state. They are seeking a Senior Power BI & Azure Data Engineer to help strengthen and modernise a large-scale data and reporting environment supporting operational decision-making.

This is a hands-on technical role for someone who enjoys solving complex platform issues, improving data quality and building scalable reporting solutions that have genuine organisational impact.

What you'll be doing

You'll work closely with the Performance Reporting & Analysis team to:

• Resolve complex Azure Synapse and Databricks platform issues
• Investigate and remediate PySpark, Delta Lake and pipeline failures
• Improve reliability of enterprise reporting and overnight data refreshes
• Integrate new data sources into an established Azure data platform
• Redevelop a flagship corporate Power BI dashboard from the ground up
• Optimise Power BI data models, DAX calculations and user experience
• Implement monitoring, alerting and operational support processes
• Document technical procedures and upskill internal team members

What we're looking for

We're interested in speaking with experienced Azure Data Engineers and Power BI specialists who can demonstrate:

• Strong Azure Synapse experience
• Commercial Databricks expertise
• Hands-on PySpark development experience
• Strong Delta Lake knowledge
• Power BI dashboard development and optimisation experience
• Experience supporting production data environments
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Certifications

You'll hold either:

• Microsoft Azure Data certs
• Databricks Certification

Why this role?

• Meaningful work supporting a highly respected public service organisation
• Large-scale Azure and Databricks environment
• Significant end-to-end dashboard redevelopment project
• Opportunity to influence platform direction and operational maturity
• Collaborative, values-driven culture
• Contract through to June 2027 with immediate impact from day one
• A healthy hybrid split (3 on site: 2 WFH)

If you're an experienced Data Engineer who enjoys solving complex platform challenges while delivering better insight and reporting outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

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