Senior Data & Geospatial Platform 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

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.