Graduate Data Engineer: Cloud, AI & Analytics

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS Australia in Melbourne is seeking a motivated Graduate Data Engineer to join our Data & AI team. You will help design, develop and support modern cloud-based data platforms and analytics solutions for leading Australian organisations.

Collaborate with experienced data professionals, build ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and SQL, and contribute to data quality, governance and AI-enabled capabilities across enterprise environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong foundational knowledge of Python programming.
• Proficiency in SQL and relational database concepts.
• Knowledge of or exposure to Databricks and modern data engineering concepts.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software development best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and develop a career in data engineering.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Understanding of data warehousing and ETL/ELT concepts.
• Knowledge of data modelling and database design principles.
• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git.
• Exposure to Apache Spark, Snowflake, Power BI, or other modern data and analytics tools.
• Experience gained through internships, university projects, hackathons, or personal technical projects.
• Basic understanding of Agile delivery methodologies.
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and information security principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support modern cloud-based data platforms and analytics solutions.
• Assist in building and optimising data pipelines using Python and SQL.
• Contribute to data quality, reliability, and governance across enterprise environments.
• Support analytics and reporting initiatives using tools like Power BI.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and secure data solutions.
• Work alongside experienced consultants, architects, engineers, and data scientists.

Skills

Python

SQL

Databricks

Data modelling

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Agile delivery

Data governance

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Git

Snowflake

Power BI

Databricks (tool)

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

NCS Australia in Melbourne is seeking a motivated Graduate Data Engineer to join our Data & AI team. You will help design, develop and support modern cloud-based data platforms and analytics solutions for leading Australian organisations.

Collaborate with experienced data professionals, build ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and SQL, and contribute to data quality, governance and AI-enabled capabilities across enterprise environments.