Principal Data Mesh Engineer – Lead

REA Group Melbourne, AUS; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 180.000 - 260.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Flexible leave options

Birthday leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Hackdays

Descripción de la vacante

REA Group in Melbourne is seeking a Principal Engineer – Data Mesh to lead the Data Intelligence tribe’s data mesh implementation across multiple squads and domains. You will shape the technical direction, balance enterprise architecture with pragmatic delivery, and stay hands-on shaping architecture and governance.

You will mentor engineers, align tech and product strategies, explore new data platform technologies, and help publish reliable data products while championing federated ownership in

Formación

• You bring extensive experience providing technology leadership to engineering teams, together with strategic and architectural guidance.
• Expertise in developing long‑term system architecture strategies and proficiency in cloud technologies and Data Mesh.
• Ability to align technical and product strategies across multiple squads and leadership levels.
• Experience mentoring experienced engineers and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Strong technical problem‑solving skills and ability to address operational challenges.
• Experience engaging in product discovery and solution validation to ensure innovative, robust solutions align with strategic goals.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and business domains.

Responsabilidades

• Define a clear Data Mesh technology strategy for the Data Intelligence tribe in collaboration with Architects, Directors of Engineering, the Head of Data, Data Management and Engineering Managers.
• Partner with Engineering Managers to ensure technical solutions for Data Mesh, data products and supporting platforms align with the established strategy.
• Develop and drive actionable plans to improve the health of systems within the tribe, in accordance with the REA System Health Framework.
• Explore emerging technologies and innovative practices in Data Mesh and data platform engineering.
• Design high-quality, user‑centric, cross‑squad solutions with technical, product and data stakeholders.
• Foster a connected internal technology community through engagement and knowledge‑sharing, and share expertise externally to build REA’s recognition as a technology thought leader.
• Coach and mentor experienced engineers across the Data Intelligence tribe, helping grow REA’s next generation of technology leaders in Data Mesh and technical leadership.

Conocimientos

Technology leadership

Architectural guidance

Data Mesh

Cloud technologies

Mentoring

Communication

Product discovery

Strategic alignment

Descripción del empleo

REA Group in Melbourne is seeking a Principal Engineer – Data Mesh to lead the Data Intelligence tribe’s data mesh implementation across multiple squads and domains. You will shape the technical direction, balance enterprise architecture with pragmatic delivery, and stay hands-on shaping architecture and governance.

You will mentor engineers, align tech and product strategies, explore new data platform technologies, and help publish reliable data products while championing federated ownership in