Data Engineering Lead - Microsoft Fabric & Azure Data

XPT Software; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Data Engineering Lead to own end-to-end data platform strategy and governance across a modern Microsoft-based ecosystem. You will drive data modernization, oversee analytics, and deliver scalable, secure solutions in a dynamic enterprise setting.

The role requires leadership of cross-functional teams, strong collaboration with stakeholders, and a focus on reliability, cost efficiency, and AI-enabled data platforms.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Data Engineering, Analytics, Integration, or Enterprise Applications.
• 5+ years leading enterprise-scale data and integration platforms.
• Experience managing production support and application delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise data platform strategy, architecture, governance, and roadmap.
• Lead modernization of Azure Data Lake, Synapse, and Microsoft Fabric environments.
• Define enterprise data standards, data quality frameworks, and metadata management practices.
• Support advanced analytics, reporting, AI, and business intelligence initiatives.
• Partner with business stakeholders to deliver actionable insights and executive dashboards.

Skills

Data Engineering

Analytics

Integration

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Tools

Informatica

Power BI

Azure Synapse

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Data Engineering Lead to own end-to-end data platform strategy and governance across a modern Microsoft-based ecosystem. You will drive data modernization, oversee analytics, and deliver scalable, secure solutions in a dynamic enterprise setting.

The role requires leadership of cross-functional teams, strong collaboration with stakeholders, and a focus on reliability, cost efficiency, and AI-enabled data platforms.