Senior Data Engineer

253 Nationwide News Pty Ltd; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Health & wellbeing programs

Parental leave

Job summary

News Corp Australia is seeking a Senior Data Engineer within the Commercial ID and Data Platforms team to design, build and optimise enterprise-wide data pipelines and platform architecture across four data platforms, including our central data hub and Adobe Experience platforms. You will deliver secure, scalable ELT/ETL processes in collaboration with product and marketing stakeholders.

With 8+ years in data engineering, you will mentor peers, drive data modeling, cloud-native solutions on AWS,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of data engineering, warehousing, and ETL/ELT experience.
• Hands-on AWS cloud and serverless architectures.
• Proficiency in Python, Scala/Java, SQL; NoSQL databases.
• Experience with PySpark/Spark and Databricks or Snowflake.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and deploy real-time and batch ELT/ETL pipelines using AWS Glue, MWAA, Kinesis, and Flink.
• Lead data modeling and performance tuning across Redshift, RDS, and PostgreSQL.
• Integrate SaaS data platforms, data lakehouses, and third-party data sources.
• Apply GenAI/Agentic AI to automate tasks and improve testing.
• Enforce data security, privacy, RBAC and FinOps cost controls.

Skills

Python

Scala/Java

SQL/NoSQL

PySpark

Data Modeling

AWS

Databricks

Snowflake

Tools

AWS

Airflow (MWAA)

Kinesis

Redshift

PostgreSQL

Job description

What's the role?

Sitting within the Commercial ID and Data Platforms team, the Senior Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimising advanced data platform architecture to support enterprise-wide requirements. Your core focus will be building out robust data pipelines to ingest and extract data across four distinct data platforms - including our central data hub and Adobe Experience platforms - ensuring secure, resilient, and well-architected code. You will operate in a highly collaborative and cross-functional environment, partnering closely with internal engineering peers as well as key business stakeholders, particularly the Product and Free News & Lifestyle (Marketing & Advertising) teams. By translating complex technical frameworks into clear business outcomes, you will enable advanced segmentation, targeted campaigns, and overall digital transformation.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy scalable real-time and batch ELT/ETL data pipelines utilising AWS Glue, AWS Airflow (MWAA), Kinesis Streams, and Flink. Lead data modeling, schema design, and performance tuning across cloud databases and columnar data warehouses, particularly AWS Redshift, RDS, and PostgreSQL. Lead the integration and management of modern SaaS data platforms, data lakehouses, and third-party ecosystem integrations. Leverage GenAI and Agentic AI technologies to automate routine data engineering tasks, speed up infrastructure provisioning, and optimise automated testing frameworks. Implement and enforce strict data security, privacy, and compliance measures (such as PII masking and RBAC) while actively managing cloud infrastructure costs and FinOps best practices. Act as a technical leader by providing mentorship to peers, promoting rigorous code reviews, and working directly with product stakeholders to ensure high-quality, cost-effective delivery.

Who are you?

You have 8+ years of proven career history in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, and enterprise ETL/ELT architecture, with specific experience working on large-scale data projects handling terabytes of data. You possess deep, hands-on architectural expertise in AWS cloud environments and serverless technologies, specifically geared toward data manipulation rather than general application development. You are highly proficient in programming languages such as Python and Scala/Java, alongside advanced capabilities in SQL and NoSQL database engines. You have strong practical experience with distributed data processing technologies, including PySpark, Spark, and modern SaaS Data Platforms like Databricks or Snowflake. You are an articulate communicator who can independently present findings, translate technical jargon for non-technical stakeholders, and manage business expectations. You have an understanding of the Digital Marketing ecosystem, with familiarity in tools like Adobe Analytics, Google Analytics, or Customer Data Platforms (CDP).

Why News Corp Australia Join a culture

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits
• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

• Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career
• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives
• Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

News Corp Australia is the nation’s most influential media organisation, operating more than 150 household-name brands across print, digital and multimedia. We lead the way in travel, fashion, food, health, homes and lifestyle, and we are the largest publisher across print and digital, reaching more than 16 million Australians each month.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia.

Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity.

Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!