Senior Data Engineer

VAU Versent Pty Ltd; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Continuous learning program

Health & wellbeing programs

Career opportunities

Job summary

Versent is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and build modern cloud-native data platforms for major Australian clients. You will develop batch and real-time pipelines, create AI-powered data products, and work directly with stakeholders to shape requirements.

The role emphasizes governance, security, and scalable architectures across AWS and Azure in a hybrid Australia-based environment. You will leverage Snowflake, Databricks, Airflow, dbt and Terraform to deliver impact, while also

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Data Engineering or equivalent roles.
• Hands-on Snowflake production experience.
• Experience with Databricks and lakehouse architectures.
• Advanced SQL and Python/PySpark skills.
• Experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and orchestration (Airflow preferred).
• Cloud platform experience on AWS and/or Azure; IaC with Terraform.
• Familiarity with data modelling, governance and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, cloud-native data platforms.
• Develop batch and real-time data pipelines for analytics and AI.</li>
• Create AI-powered data products and retrieval-augmented generation capabilities.
• Collaborate with clients and delivery teams to shape requirements.
• Contribute to technical design, estimation and delivery planning.
• Implement data quality, observability and governance frameworks.
• Drive performance, scalability and cost optimisation across cloud environments.

Skills

5+ years of data engineering

SQL

Python/PySpark

ETL/ELT pipelines

AWS/Azure

Data governance & security

Client-facing delivery

Strong communication

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Airflow

dbt

Kafka

Terraform

Job description

Join the Data & AI Practice Build the data platforms and AI-powered products shaping the next generation of enterprise technology. At Versent, we're helping some of Australia's most recognised organisations modernise their data foundations and unlock the value of AI. We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges, loves working directly with clients, and wants to build modern data solutions using technologies like Snowflake, Databricks, AWS and Azure. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll design, build and optimise cloud-native data platforms, while also helping clients leverage emerging AI capabilities to create intelligent data products, automation solutions and new business outcomes.

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 and 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. You'll bring:

• 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. We also offer our team:

• 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 organization.
• 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 [e-mail].

Versent is a leading technology consultancy. We exist to architect, build and operate cloud-native applications, data streams, platforms, and services. We work with customers to transform their businesses through technology, in ways they never imagined. Australia’s leading businesses and top technology companies choose to partner with us because of our deep expertise, unwavering integrity and dedicated focus on ensuring our customer success.