GCP Data Engineer

IOOF Holdings Limited; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IOOF Holdings Limited in Melbourne is expanding its Data Engineering team to design, develop, and optimise scalable data platforms on Google Cloud Platform, powering insights and digital experiences across the organisation. This permanent, full-time role focuses on delivering robust data solutions using BigQuery, Dataflow, and Cloud Composer.

You will build reliable batch and real-time pipelines, apply DevOps with Terraform and automated testing, and ensure data quality and governance while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years of data engineering or software engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform services (BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Composer).
• Proficiency in Java or Python and building scalable data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure data solutions on GCP.
• Build and maintain data pipelines for batch and real-time processing.
• Apply DevOps principles including CI/CD and IaC (Terraform).
• Ensure data quality, governance, and security across platforms.
• Optimise pipelines for performance, cost, and reliability.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data solutions and drive improvements.

Skills

Data engineering

Cloud data platforms

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

BigQuery

Dataflow

Cloud Composer

Pub/Sub

Terraform

CI/CD

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MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3008 HOBART, TAS, AU, 7000 ADELAIDE, SA, AU, 5000 BRISBANE, QLD, AU, 4000 SYDNEY, NSW, AU, 2000 PERTH, WA, AU, 6000

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

• Work with Modern Cloud & Data Technologies
• Career development and learning opportunities focussed on GCP
• Be a part of a talented and passionate team

The opportunity to join our team

Join our expanding Data Engineering team where you’ll help build modern data platforms that power insights, decision-making, and digital experiences across the organisation. As a GCP Data Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimise scalable data solutions on Google Cloud Platform, working with large and complex datasets in a cloud-native environment. This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, working with modern technologies, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and robust data solutions using Google Cloud Platform services such as BigQuery, Dataflow, and Composer.
• Build and maintain reliable batch and real-time data pipelines using modern engineering practices and cloud-native technologies.
• Apply DevOps principles, including CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and automated testing to improve delivery efficiency and quality.
• Ensure data quality through validation, monitoring, governance controls, and adherence to engineering standards.
• Optimise data pipelines and storage solutions for performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and support solutions during build, driving continuous improvements and operational excellence.
• Implement security controls, access management processes, and compliance requirements across data platforms.

What you will bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent industry experience
• 3+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform services, including BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Composer
• Proficiency in Java or Python and experience building scalable, production-grade data pipelines and applications
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and automated testing frameworks

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Deep expertise combined with creativity can take on the trickiest of problems. Join our team of brilliant minds and mentors as we explore our way to innovation and apply technology in more human ways than ever.

Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia, and at a minimum be required to undertake police and basic credit checks as a condition of employment.

Please note that applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.

We acknowledge and celebrate the richness that individual differences bring to our team. If you need assistance or an adjustment during the application process, please reach out and let us know.