Databricks Data Engineer (Banking / Financial Services)

Select Aust Sydney; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 166,000 - 203,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Udemy license

Exclusive discounts

Private health fund discounts

3 payruns per week

Job summary

Randstad is seeking a Data Engineer to join a banking client on a 6-month initial contract, based in Brisbane CBD with flexible work from home. You will design and maintain scalable data pipelines, using Databricks, dbt, and modern cloud architecture to deliver production-ready data models.

The role requires hands-on experience with Databricks and dbt, strong data transformation skills, and a solid understanding of data governance and security in enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Commercial experience as a Data Engineer in banking or financial services.
• Hands-on with Databricks for distributed processing.
• Experience with data transformation and modelling using dbt.
• Experience with large-scale datasets in enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts, governance, and security.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks and modern cloud architecture.
• Develop, test, and deploy data transformation and modelling workflows with dbt.
• Process, curate, and optimise high-volume datasets for performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional analytics and data teams to deliver production-ready data models.
• Implement best practices for data governance and security across pipelines.

Skills

Databricks

dbt

Data pipelines

Data modelling

Data governance

Cloud architecture

SQL

Job description

Randstad is currently working with a banking client to find a Data Engineer on an initial 6 month contract, working on a 2 year program of work. This role is based in Brisbane CBD with WFH flexibility. Please note, interstate candidates will not be considered. Client: Banking Sector Contract Length: 6 Months initial contract, working on a 2 year program of work Pay Rate: $900 to $1100 a day inclusive of super Location: Brisbane CBD with wfh flexibility

What You Will Do:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines utilising Databricks and modern cloud architecture.
• Develop, test, and deploy efficient data transformation and modelling workflows using Data Build Tool (dbt).
• Process, curate, and optimise high-volume, complex datasets to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional analytics and data teams to deliver production-ready data models.
• Implement best practice data engineering standards, ensuring high data quality, governance, and security across all pipelines.

What You Need to Apply for This Role:

• Demonstrated commercial experience as a Data Engineer within the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong hands‑on technical proficiency with Databricks for distributed data processing and analysis.
• Proven background in data transformation and modelling frameworks, specifically using Data Build Tool (dbt).
• Extensive experience manipulating and optimising large‑scale datasets within enterprise data environments.
• Solid understanding of data engineering best practices, data warehousing concepts, and data governance standards.
• You must be a Brisbane based candidate with unlimited working rights to be considered.

Randstad contractor benefits:

• Access to a Udemy license for ongoing learning and continuous professional development
• Access to exclusive discounts across various platforms
• Discounts on private health funds
• 3 payruns a week.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.