Senior Data Engineer - AWS Data Platform (SSE/Staff) - Sydney

ALOIS UK; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ALOIS Australia is seeking a Data Engineer (SSE / Staff Engineer) to design, build, and maintain scalable data platforms on AWS. You will work with Python, SQL, and cloud-native data technologies to deliver robust data pipelines.

The role emphasizes data governance, security, and collaboration with cross-functional squads, including architecture and product teams. Hybrid work and modern DevOps practices are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Python and SQL.
• Experience with AWS data services including Glue, Redshift, Athena, and Step Functions.
• Knowledge of Kafka, Flink, and modern Big Data technologies.
• Experience designing data pipelines and ETL/ELT solutions.
• Understanding of data governance and data modeling principles.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, IAM, and Vault.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and processing of large-scale data.
• Build and maintain data solutions using AWS services such as Glue, Redshift, Athena, Step Functions, and related cloud-native services.
• Implement streaming and batch data processing solutions using technologies such as Kafka and Flink.
• Develop RESTful APIs and automation frameworks to support data services.
• Ensure data quality, governance, security, and compliance requirements are met.
• Create and maintain semantic and physical data models.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, business stakeholders, and cross-functional squads.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices using Jenkins, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data platform performance and reliability.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Python

SQL

AWS

Kafka

Flink

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

IAM

Vault

Tools

AWS Glue

Redshift

Athena

Iceberg

Job description

ALOIS Australia is seeking a Data Engineer (SSE / Staff Engineer) to design, build, and maintain scalable data platforms on AWS. You will work with Python, SQL, and cloud-native data technologies to deliver robust data pipelines.

The role emphasizes data governance, security, and collaboration with cross-functional squads, including architecture and product teams. Hybrid work and modern DevOps practices are encouraged.