Junior Data Engineer: Azure & Databricks Pipelines

Accent Group Limited; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accent Group Limited in Melbourne is seeking a curious and hands-on Junior Data Engineer to join the Data team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their data career who wants to build strong technical foundations while working with real-world data across a large, fast-paced retail business.

You’ll work alongside experienced Data Engineers and Analysts, helping build and maintain the pipelines that power reporting, analytics and key business initiatives across the Group.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience writing SQL, including joins, aggregations, CTEs and window functions.
• Understanding of core data engineering concepts including ETL/ELT, data modelling, incremental loading and data validation.
• Programming foundation beyond SQL, ideally Python.
• Around 1–2 years’ experience in data engineering, BI or database development, or equivalent practical experience gained through study, internships or projects.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• A willingness to ask questions, take feedback and build greater autonomy over time.

Responsibilities

• Write and optimise SQL to validate, shape and troubleshoot data across pipelines and data marts.
• Partner with Data Engineers and Analysts to design and build new pipelines in Azure Data Factory.
• Support Databricks initiatives across data processing, transformations and pipeline development.
• Help maintain reliable data flows that support reporting, analytics and business initiatives.
• Contribute to data quality, validation and documentation across the pipelines you build and support.
• Troubleshoot data issues and work with the team to identify practical solutions.
• Learn from senior members of the Data team and continue building your capability across the Azure data platform.
• Develop your understanding of data engineering best practices, tools and emerging technologies.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data modelling

ETL/ELT

Data validation

Azure

Databricks

Communication

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

SQL Server / Azure SQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Accent Group Limited in Melbourne is seeking a curious and hands-on Junior Data Engineer to join the Data team. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their data career who wants to build strong technical foundations while working with real-world data across a large, fast-paced retail business.

You’ll work alongside experienced Data Engineers and Analysts, helping build and maintain the pipelines that power reporting, analytics and key business initiatives across the Group.