Principal AI & Data Engineer

Allura Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Allura Partners is partnering with a well-established ASX-listed Sydney financial services business thats building out its data and AI capability. We seek a principal technical lead to shape the next phase.

This is a hands-on role with no direct reports. You will own the design and build of AI systems on Snowflake, collaborating with AI and platform engineers, and acting as the go-to technical voice for business and technology leaders.

Qualifications

• Strong data engineering background with SQL and Python on Snowflake or a comparable modern cloud data platform.
• Production experience building AI, GenAI or ML systems, beyond proofs of concept.
• Experience designing enterprise data models, such as Data Vault or dimensional.
• A solid grasp of what AI and ML need from data, including feature preparation and retrieval.
• A clear communicator who can bring non-technical leaders along.

Responsibilities

• Design and build AI systems on top of the Snowflake platform, from data foundations through to production.
• Build GenAI capability into the platform itself, including embeddings, search and LLM-powered data products.
• Own the target architecture and data models supporting analytics, ML and GenAI.
• Set the patterns, standards and tooling engineers use day to day, including AI coding assistants.
• Make sure what's built is monitored, governed and cost-effective, while coaching engineers and helping leaders turn business problems into workable technical solutions.

Skills

SQL

Python

Snowflake

GenAI/ML systems

Data modeling

Data Vault

Dimensional modeling

Architecture leadership

Communication

Job description

About The Company

Our client is a well-established ASX-listed Sydney financial services business with a strong focus on technology and data. Theyre building out their data and AI capability and want a principal technical lead to help shape where it goes next.

About The Role

A hands-on principal role with no direct reports. Youll own the design and build of AI systems on the business's Snowflake data platform, working alongside AI and platform engineers and acting as the go-to technical voice for business and technology leaders.

• Package of $250k (base + bonus + super)
• Real ownership of platform direction and architecture decisions
• A senior seat in a business that's investing in data and AI

Duties / Key Responsibilities

• Design and build AI systems on top of the Snowflake platform, from data foundations through to production
• Build GenAI capability into the platform itself, including embeddings, search and LLM-powered data products
• Own the target architecture and data models supporting analytics, ML and GenAI
• Set the patterns, standards and tooling engineers use day to day, including AI coding assistants
• Make sure what's built is monitored, governed and cost-effective, while coaching engineers and helping leaders turn business problems into workable technical solutions

Skills and Experience

• Strong data engineering background, with hands-on SQL and Python on Snowflake or a comparable modern cloud data platform
• Production experience building AI, GenAI or ML systems, beyond proofs of concept
• Experience designing enterprise data models, such as Data Vault or dimensional
• A solid grasp of what AI and ML need from data, including feature preparation and retrieval
• Comfortable using and setting standards for AI coding assistants
• Previous Principal, Lead or Architect-level experience
• A clear communicator who can bring non-technical leaders along

About Allura Partners

Allura Partners was founded to support private equity firms by placing C-Suites to lead, transform, and scale portfolio companies. Today, in addition to our proven private equity specialisation, weve become a trusted partner for major ASX-listed and private enterprises in Australia, offering executive search, recruitment, and business transformation. Known for integrity, reliability, and results, our expertise spans Executive Search, Accounting & Finance, Transformation & Change, and Technology & Digital. We connect businesses and top-tier talent, exceeding expectations and driving lasting impact.