Lead Data & Geospatial Platform Engineer

Bureau of Meteorology; Darwin; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Meteorology is seeking an EN1-level data engineering lead to design, develop, and deliver scalable data solutions in a modern cloud-enabled environment.

You will drive batch and real-time data pipelines using the enterprise data platform (including Cloudera), guide architecture, and ensure governance, security, and reliability across data products. Collaboration with stakeholders and teams is essential to meet current and future needs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading the design, development, and delivery of scalable data solutions.
• Strong track record building batch and real-time data pipelines.
• Familiarity with enterprise data platforms and governance frameworks.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into data products and roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of scalable data solutions in a cloud-enabled environment.
• Oversee batch and real-time data pipelines and data integration processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, architects, and cross-functional teams to shape platform capability and data products.
• Mentor and develop organizational capability; drive DevSecOps, automation, and observability.

Skills

Data engineering leadership

Cloud data platforms

DevSecOps

Stakeholder management

Tools

Cloudera

ETL tooling

Apache Airflow

Job description

The Bureau of Meteorology is seeking an EN1-level data engineering lead to design, develop, and deliver scalable data solutions in a modern cloud-enabled environment.

You will drive batch and real-time data pipelines using the enterprise data platform (including Cloudera), guide architecture, and ensure governance, security, and reliability across data products. Collaboration with stakeholders and teams is essential to meet current and future needs.