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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Learning & development

Health & wellbeing programs

Career opportunities

Job summary

Versent is seeking a Senior Data Engineer in Sydney to design and implement modern, cloud-native data platforms and AI-enabled data products for client engagements. You will collaborate with delivery teams and client stakeholders to drive data strategy, governance, and verifiable outcomes.

The role focuses on building batch and real-time data pipelines, applying AI-assisted engineering, and ensuring performance, cost efficiency, and secure architectures across AWS and Azure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in Data Engineering or related software engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable data solutions that deliver real business value for clients.

Skills

Years of experience

SQL

Python/PySpark

ETL/ELT

Airflow

dbt

Terraform

Cloud platforms

Data modelling

Communication

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

AWS

Azure

Job description

Build the data platforms, AI solutions and intelligent products shaping the future of enterprise technology.

At Versent, we're partnering with some of Australia's leading organisations to solve complex data challenges, modernise legacy platforms and unlock the transformative potential of AI.

We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer who is passionate about building high-performance data platforms, enjoys solving difficult engineering problems, and thrives in a consulting environment where every engagement brings a new challenge.

Working with technologies such as Snowflake, Databricks, AWS and Azure, you'll design and deliver modern, cloud-native data solutions that turn data into strategic advantage. Beyond traditional data engineering, you'll help clients harness emerging AI capabilities to build intelligent products, automate business processes and create real-world business impact.

This is a hands-on role for engineers who love building, innovating and influencing outcomes. You'll work alongside some of Australia's best cloud, data and AI specialists, helping clients move from ambition to execution while shaping the next generation of data-driven and AI-enabled organisations.

If you're excited by modern data platforms, AI innovation and delivering meaningful outcomes for customers, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll work closely with clients and delivery teams to design and deliver scalable data solutions that drive real business value.

You'll:

• Build and optimise modern data platforms using Snowflake or Databricks
• Develop batch and real-time data pipelines for analytics, reporting, AI and operational use cases
• Create AI-powered data products using technologies such as Snowflake Cortex, semantic search and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
• Design scalable, secure and reliable data architectures across AWS and Azure
• Implement data quality, observability and governance frameworks
• Work directly with client stakeholders to shape requirements and solve complex business challenges
• Apply AI-assisted engineering approaches using tools such as GitHub Copilot and emerging agentic workflows
• Drive performance, scalability and cost optimisation across cloud data environments
• Contribute to technical design, estimation and delivery planning across consulting engagements

What we're looking for

We're looking for engineers who enjoy building, solving and collaborating.

• 5+ years' experience in Data Engineering or closely related software engineering roles
• Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake in production environments
• Experience with Databricks and modern lakehouse architectures
• Advanced SQL skills and strong Python or PySpark capability
• Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and orchestration workflows
• AWS and/or Azure cloud platform experience
• Infrastructure as Code experience using Terraform
• Experience with tools such as Airflow, dbt, Kafka or similar
• Strong understanding of data modelling, governance and security practices
• Experience working directly with customers, stakeholders and engineering teams
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Bonus points if you have experience with

• Snowflake Cortex AI Functions
• Cortex Search, Cortex Analyst or Cortex Agents
• RAG and semantic search solutions
• AI-powered data pipelines and data products
• Databricks Mosaic AI and Vector Search
• Data observability and lineage tooling
• FinOps and cloud cost optimisation

Certifications we value

• Snowflake SnowPro Core
• Databricks Data Engineer Professional
• AWS Solutions Architect Associate
• Azure Data Engineer Associate
• HashiCorp Terraform Associate
• dbt Analytics Engineer

Location

Australia-based with full working rights required.

Hybrid working model with flexibility and client engagement as required.

Life at Versent

We're a diverse team of motivated humans who think outside the box and strive to deliver what others might consider impossible. At Versent we truly care about our people and put real focus on cultivating a culture of learning, collaboration and growth. We provide our teams with the space, trust, and support, to deliver the best work of their careers. To enable this, we have a culture that places a high value on continual feedback, excellence, and invention anchored in customer success.

• Flexibility: We give you the freedom to excel, providing as much autonomy and flexibility around when you work so you can manage your time in a way that best suits you to get the job done.
• Learning: We are passionate about continuous improvement and care about you investing in and developing your craft. Our Craft 180 Program is a holistic strategy for ongoing, meaningful skill and capability development with an ultimate goal to create an environment where people can learn and contribute in different ways to develop, practice and become masters of their craft.
• Access to Benefits That Fit Your Life: From salary packaging and purchased leave to novated leasing options, we offer a range of benefits designed to suit different lifestyles and priorities. There’s something for everyone.
• Health & Wellbeing Programmes: We focus on you as a whole person, with wellbeing initiatives that are to support you mentally, physically, emotionally and financially.
• Connection: Regular social activities across your team and the organisation.
• Recognition: We offer several reward & recognition programmes to acknowledge the amazing work that you do!
• Career opportunity: We provide the opportunity to work on diverse projects and initiatives that enable you to create a brilliant career.

At Versent, we don't adhere to a one-size-fits-all hiring strategy. We understand that you might not fulfill all the criteria for this position. Our celebration of diverse perspectives isn't just a value, it's a way to gain an edge. If you believe this opportunity is where you can thrive, don't be shy and apply!

If you require any accommodations throughout the interview process, please get in touch with us by emailing .

Senior Data Engineer (Snowflake, AWS) | 12-Month Day Rate Contract | Sydney

About the Company

Our client is an Australian enterprise, with a large national footprint and a Sydney based head office. The business is investing heavily in its data future, modernising its legacy data estate onto AWS and Snowflake to reduce cost and risk.

About the Role

This 12-month day rate contract sits within the Data and Analytics function, supporting a major data modernisation program migrating Teradata, Oracle and SQL Server onto AWS and Snowflake. As a senior hands‑on engineer, you'll build repeatable, AI-accelerated migration patterns, lead reconciliation and cutover, and mentor engineers across the program.

Benefits

• Competitive day rate on a 12-month contract, with high chance of extension
• Hands-on work applying generative AI to real migration challenges at enterprise scale
• Genuine input into architecture, migration strategy and wave prioritisation
• A high-profile transformation program with strong visibility across the business

23rd September, 2026