Platform-Driven Senior Data & Geospatial Engineer

Bureau of Meteorology; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Meteorology is seeking a senior data engineering lead to design, develop, and deliver scalable, secure data solutions across a cloud-enabled platform. You will drive end-to-end data pipelines, real-time and batch processing, and ensure alignment with governance and enterprise architecture standards.

Working with business stakeholders, architects, and operations teams, you will mentor staff, champion DevSecOps practices, and continuously improve engineering patterns, observability,

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and the ability to guide data engineering teams.
• Experience delivering scalable data pipelines and cloud-enabled platforms.
• Knowledge of governance, security, and APS EL1 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and delivery of data solutions for strategic outcomes.
• Shape platform capability and engineering standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into data products.
• Mentor staff and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Data leadership

Data engineering

Cloud platforms

DevSecOps

Observability

Stakeholder management

Tools

Cloudera

Job description

The Bureau of Meteorology is seeking a senior data engineering lead to design, develop, and deliver scalable, secure data solutions across a cloud-enabled platform. You will drive end-to-end data pipelines, real-time and batch processing, and ensure alignment with governance and enterprise architecture standards.

Working with business stakeholders, architects, and operations teams, you will mentor staff, champion DevSecOps practices, and continuously improve engineering patterns, observability,