Senior Data Engineer - EDW & Cloud Pipelines (12-Month)

ESSSuper; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ESSSuper is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, develop, support and optimise the Enterprise Data Warehouse and data pipelines. You will collaborate with stakeholders and governance teams to deliver reliable, secure data assets for reporting, analytics and regulatory obligations.

The role requires strong SQL and Python, data modelling expertise, and experience with cloud-native platforms such as Fabric, Snowflake or Databricks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of several years in data engineering or related field.
• Strong SQL and Python, with data modelling expertise.
• Experience with API integration and data transfer patterns.
• Familiarity with Azure data services and cloud-native platforms.
• Agile delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, support and optimize ESSSuper's EDW and data pipelines.
• Build and maintain enterprise-scale data pipelines.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, technology teams and data governance.
• Ensure data assets support reporting, analytics, and regulatory obligations.

Skills

SQL optimization

Python development

Data modeling

Data pipelines

API integration

CI/CD

Azure data services

Databricks

Agile delivery

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor or above in Computer Science or Information Systems

Fabric, Snowflake or Databricks certifications preferred

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Data and Data Governance, the Senior Data Engineer is responsible for the design, development, support and optimisation of ESSSuper's Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), data integration solutions and enterprise data pipelines.

You will work closely with business stakeholders, technology teams and data governance functions to deliver reliable, secure and high-quality data assets that support reporting, analytics, operational processes and regulatory obligations.

The successful candidate will be employed by ESSSuper on a 12-month fixed term contract, which includes an annual salary, superannuation and leave entitlements including annual leave and personal leave.

What we’re looking for
A hands-on Senior Data Engineer with a passion for building modern, scalable data platforms and delivering high-quality solutions that create business value. You will have prior experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing or Data Integration roles within regulated or governance-focused industries but not necessarily finance or superannuation.

You will bring to the role;

• Strong SQL development and performance tuning skills
• Strong understanding of data modelling principles, including dimensional and analytical models.
• Experience designing and maintaining enterprise-scale data pipelines
• Experience with API integration and data transfer patterns
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices; Azure Devops preferred; other tools also considered
• Experience with Azure data services
• Experience with at least one cloud native data platform – Fabric/Snowflake/Databricks.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Reporting to the Head of Data and Data Governance, the Senior Data Engineer is responsible for the design, development, support and optimisation of ESSSuper's Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW), data integration solutions and enterprise data pipelines.

You will work closely with business stakeholders, technology teams and data governance functions to deliver reliable, secure and high-quality data assets that support reporting, analytics, operational processes and regulatory obligations.

The successful candidate will be employed by ESSSuper on a 12-month fixed term contract, which includes an annual salary, superannuation and leave entitlements including annual leave and personal leave.

What we’re looking for
A hands-on Senior Data Engineer with a passion for building modern, scalable data platforms and delivering high-quality solutions that create business value. You will have prior experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing or Data Integration roles within regulated or governance-focused industries but not necessarily finance or superannuation.

You will bring to the role;

• Strong SQL development and performance tuning skills
• Strong Python development skills
• Strong understanding of data modelling principles, including dimensional and analytical models.
• Experience designing and maintaining enterprise-scale data pipelines
• Experience with API integration and data transfer patterns
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices; Azure Devops preferred; other tools also considered
• Experience with Azure data services
• Experience with at least one cloud native data platform – Fabric/Snowflake/Databricks.
• Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

You will have tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Systems or related disciple. Further certifications in Fabric, Snowflake or Databricks would be highly regarded.

What we offer

IMPACT - Our work has meaning, we serve the people who serve the community. We are passionate about serving our members and supporting them in getting the best possible superannuation and retirement outcomes.

DEVELOPMENT - We foster achievement through the development of our people. Focusing on building expertise and agility creates professional growth opportunities for our people and ensures that we are equipped to rise to the challenges of the future.

FLEXIBILITY – Our benefits and work practices promote the health and wellbeing of our people. We value a supportive and inclusive environment.

RELATIONSHIPS - Being part a small organisation within a dynamic sector draws people to ESSSuper, the supportive work environment keeps them here. We build strong relationships and collaborate to continually strengthen the experience of our members.

ESSSuper is an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and inclusion, and we are committed to the attraction, retention and development of all people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation and disability.

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