Data Platform Engineer

Victorian Government; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VMIA is seeking a Data Platform Engineer to build a Snowflake data warehouse. You’ll use Python and SQL to create database resources, support data pipelines, and manage access controls with guidance from experienced data professionals.

The role offers a Melbourne-based, full-time contract for 9 months, with mentorship and hands-on experience in data governance and enterprise data platforms.

Qualifications

• Exposure to Python and SQL in practical contexts.
• Experience with CI/CD practices and deployment automation.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Experience with infrastructure as code and data warehouse projects.
• Ability to document work clearly and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Create Snowflake databases, schemas, warehouses, tables and procedures using Pulumi or Terraform.
• Write Python and SQL for deployment scripts and data ingestion pipelines.
• Assist with repeatable deployment patterns across environments.
• Contribute to YAML/JSON based platform definitions.
• Establish secure access controls and compliant configurations.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and code reviews.
• Document the warehouse build and deployment processes.

Skills

Python

SQL

Relational databases

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in CS/SE/IS or actuarial studies

Tools

Pulumi

Terraform

GitHub Actions

Git

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1951596

Join VMIA as a Data Platform Engineer on a 9-month contract and help build our Snowflake data warehouse. Working within the Data and Analytics team, you’ll use Python and SQL to create database resources, support data ingestion pipelines, configure access permissions and contribute to automated testing and deployment. You’ll bring exposure to Python, SQL and relational databases, strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn. Experience gained through study, internships or personal projects is welcomed. Gain hands‑on experience and mentoring from experienced data professionals while supporting VMIA’s data and digital initiatives.

Victorian Managed Insurance Authority (VMIA)

Job Title – Data Platform Engineer
Work Type – Full Time, 9-month contract

Short blurb

Build your career in data platform engineering at VMIA. Gain hands‑on experience with Python, SQL and Snowflake while helping build our data warehouse, with guidance from experienced data professionals.

Key highlights

• Salary Range – $120,000–$130,000 per annum (total remuneration package inclusive of super), pro rata for the 9-month contract.

• Melbourne-based opportunity within VMIA's Data and Analytics team.

• Contribute to a data warehouse build and develop your technical skills through practical experience and mentoring.

About the role

VMIA is the Victorian Government's insurer and risk adviser, covering the people, places and projects that help Victorians thrive. Our purpose is to build a confident, resilient Victoria through world‑leading harm prevention and recovery.

As our Data Platform Engineer, you'll help build the Snowflake data warehouse that supports VMIA's data and digital initiatives. You'll write clean, maintainable code, develop clear documentation and contribute to the deployment of secure, reliable data infrastructure.

This 9‑month contract focuses on building the warehouse, including its database resources, access controls and deployment processes.

Working within the Data and Analytics team in the Business Performance Division, you'll gain hands‑on experience in software engineering, data governance and enterprise data platforms, with guidance from experienced data professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Help create Snowflake databases, schemas, warehouses, tables and stored procedures using Infrastructure‑as‑Code tools such as Pulumi or Terraform.

• Write Python and SQL to support deployment scripts, stored procedures and data ingestion pipelines.

• Assist data engineers with designing and implementing repeatable deployment patterns across development, test and production environments.

• Contribute to configuration‑driven platform definitions using YAML and JSON.

• Implement role‑based access controls, including role hierarchies, permissions and access policies aligned with security standards.

• Configure Snowflake infrastructure, including computing resources, resource monitors, network policies and integrations, to support scalability and cost control.

• Help establish consistent environment configurations and identify and resolve access misconfigurations under senior guidance.

• Write unit, module and integration tests to validate infrastructure changes.

• Support and troubleshoot continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, such as GitHub Actions, to validate, test and deploy platform changes.

• Use Git and GitHub branching, code review and pull request practices.

• Develop clear documentation to support the warehouse build and deployment.

• Identify and elevate risks or issues, follow relevant policies and controls, and report incidents.

• Contribute to a safe, respectful workplace, apply feedback and actively participate in your professional development.

Who you work with

You'll report to the Head of Data and Analytics and work closely with the Data and Analytics team. Collaborating with data engineers and experienced data professionals, you'll contribute to the warehouse build, learn established engineering practices and develop your technical skills through mentoring, feedback and practical experience.

What we are lookin g for

You're curious about how systems work and keen to develop your skills in data platform engineering. You bring an analytical approach, attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

You'll have:

• Exposure to relational databases and SQL through university study, projects, internships or personal learning.

• Exposure to Python, including data structures, scripting and working with structured data formats such as JSON and YAML.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to break down unclear problems into manageable questions.

• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail, particularly when documenting technical work.

• Curiosity about how systems and processes fit together.

• Experience through internships, projects or work in software engineering, software development, data engineering or data modelling.

• Familiarity with software engineering concepts such as automated testing, code reviews and CI/CD.

• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.

• Familiarity with APIs and common data formats, including JSON, CSV and XML.

• A collaborative approach, openness to feedback and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

A tertiary qualification in a technical or quantitative discipline, such as computer science, software engineering, information systems or actuarial studies, would be advantageous.

Applications close Thursday 22 October 2026 at 11.59pm