Senior Data/Geospatial Engineer

Bureau of Meteorology; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Meteorology in Australia seeks a senior data engineering leader to design, develop, and deliver scalable, secure data solutions that support strategic outcomes. The role guides cloud-enabled data platforms, governance, and engineering standards across the organisation.

You will lead cross-functional teams, translate complex requirements into robust data products, implement DevSecOps practices, and mentor staff to build ongoing capability in data engineering and data governance.

Qualifications

• Senior data engineering leadership experience.
• Experience designing cloud-enabled data platforms with governance.
• Strong collaboration with architects and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development and delivery of scalable data solutions.
• Drive batch and real-time data pipelines and integration.
• Shape platform capability and engineering standards.
• Mentor teams and foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Data engineering leadership

Cloud data platforms

DevSecOps

Observability

Stakeholder management

Tools

Cloudera

Job description

This role is responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions that support key organisational initiatives and strategic outcomes. Operating within a modern, cloud-enabled data environment, the position provides technical leadership across data engineering practices, ensuring alignment with enterprise data strategy, architecture standards, and governance requirements.

The role drives the implementation and optimisation of data pipelines and integration processes (batch and real-time), leveraging the organisation’s enterprise data platform (including Cloudera) to enable reliable data ingestion, storage, and processing. It plays a critical part in shaping platform capability by evaluating emerging technologies and continuously enhancing engineering standards, patterns, and delivery practices.

Working collaboratively with business stakeholders, architects, and cross-functional teams, the position translates complex business requirements into fit-for-purpose data solutions and supports end-to-end delivery of data products. The role also contributes to DevSecOps practices, automation, and observability, ensuring solutions are robust, production-ready, and aligned with compliance, security, and governance frameworks.

In line with APS EL1 expectations, the position requires strong leadership, sound judgement, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. It also focuses on building organisational capability through mentoring, fostering continuous improvement, and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships to ensure data platforms meet current and future needs.