Senior Data Engineer

Kinetic Group; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Group is investing in a modern enterprise data platform for ANZ. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will design and build scalable data pipelines, data models and lakehouse structures to enable trusted reporting, analytics and AI capabilities across the business.

You will collaborate with architects, analysts and governance specialists to translate designs into production solutions, ensuring data quality, security and governance while supporting CI/CD and platform automation.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Data Engineering and enterprise data platforms.
• Proven track record delivering data pipelines and data lakehouse architectures.
• Hands-on with Microsoft Fabric and Azure data services.
• Advanced SQL development and performance optimization.
• Experience with APIs, databases, and enterprise integrations.
• Understanding of data modelling, warehousing and governance.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and implement scalable data solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Azure technologies to support enterprise reporting, analytics and AI initiatives.
• Develop data ingestion, integration and transformation pipelines from multiple enterprise platforms including ERP, HRIS, Payroll, Asset Management and Operational systems.
• Design and build data lakehouse structures, data models and engineering frameworks that support trusted and reusable data assets.
• Establish and promote data engineering standards, patterns and best practices across the data platform.
• Work closely with the Solution Architect to translate architectural designs into fit-for-purpose technical solutions.
• Implement and uphold data quality, lineage, security and monitoring controls within platform solutions.
• Support the development of CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes and platform automation capabilities.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, design artefacts and support materials.
• Contribute to platform roadmap activities, continuous improvement initiatives and future capability uplift opportunities.

Skills

Data Engineering

Data Platform

Azure data services

SQL

ETL/ELT

APIs & integrations

Data modelling

Data governance

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure

Azure DevOps

Job description

Senior Data Engineer | Data Platforms

• Initial 12 Month Max-Term contract
• Supporting the design and build of our new data platform across our ANZ business
• True flexibility and hybrid ways of working

About the Role

Kinetic is investing in a modern enterprise data platform that will transform how data is used across our ANZ business. As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing and building the foundations of that platform, developing scalable data pipelines, integrations and data models that enable trusted reporting, analytics and future AI capabilities.

Working as part of our Data & AI Program, you'll collaborate with architects, analysts and governance specialists to create a platform that will support decision-making across the business for years to come.

What You Will Do

• Design, build and implement scalable data solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Azure technologies to support enterprise reporting, analytics and AI initiatives.
• Develop data ingestion, integration and transformation pipelines from multiple enterprise platforms including ERP, HRIS, Payroll, Asset Management and Operational systems.
• Design and build data lakehouse structures, data models and engineering frameworks that support trusted and reusable data assets.
• Establish and promote data engineering standards, patterns and best practices across the data platform.
• Work closely with the Solution Architect to translate architectural designs into fit-for-purpose technical solutions.
• Implement and uphold data quality, lineage, security and monitoring controls within platform solutions.
• Support the development of CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes and platform automation capabilities.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, design artefacts and support materials.
• Contribute to platform roadmap activities, continuous improvement initiatives and future capability uplift opportunities.

What You Will Need

Essential

• Strong experience in Data Engineering, Data Platform or Integration related roles.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise data platforms within cloud-based environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure data services is essential.
• Advanced SQL development and performance optimisation skills.
• Experience designing and developing scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Experience working with APIs, databases, file-based integrations and enterprise applications.
• Strong understanding of data modelling, data warehousing and lakehouse principles.
• Experience implementing data quality, monitoring and governance controls.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities with minimal direction.

Desirable

• Experience supporting enterprise transformation programs.
• Exposure to AI, machine learning or advanced analytics initiatives.
• Experience with Azure DevOps and CI/CD practices.
• Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Engineer or related certifications.
• Experience working within transport, logistics, infrastructure or asset-intensive industries.
• Qualifications/education/experience

About us:

At Kinetic, we don't just move people - we're creating the positive change our planet needs. As a leader in sustainable transport, we're committed to creating cleaner, safer, and greener environments for generations to come.

Our size and scale give our people real opportunities to learn, grow, and progress in their careers. Calm, positive and respectful team players thrive here. Our people embrace change and are encouraged to stretch their comfort zone while making a difference. We challenge each other to be our best.

We're driven by respect, diversity and genuine connection. From networking groups to community partnerships and volunteering, our camaraderie naturally brings people together. Our energy and dedication keep communities moving and our people growing.

Kineticis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service.