Solution Designer (ESG & Sustainability Data)

NCS Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS Australia is seeking an experienced Solution Designer with ESG and Sustainability data domain expertise to lead the design and delivery of enterprise data integration and regulatory reporting solutions. You will craft end-to-end ESG data pipelines, integrate diverse sustainability feeds into Databricks, and shape reporting architectures for carbon accounting and regulatory compliance.

This high-impact role sits at the intersection of Finance, Sustainability, and Enterprise Data Engineering,

Qualifications

• Experience as Solution Designer or Data Architect designing enterprise data integration and reporting solutions.
• Demonstrated ESG and Sustainability domain knowledge.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End ESG Solution Design: Design secure, scalable end-to-end ESG data flows, integration architectures, and data models across SAP Finance and non-SAP enterprise ecosystems.
• Databricks & Data Pipeline Integration: Identify, ingest, and integrate diverse internal and external sustainability data sources (e.g., energy consumption, scope 1-3 carbon emissions, supply chain metrics) into Databricks.
• Reporting & Analytics Architecture: Develop detailed solution designs for ESG reporting, operational dashboards, and executive analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI).
• Data Mapping & Governance: Define complex data mapping, transformation rules, validation controls, and reconciliation requirements to ensure data accuracy and audit readiness.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with Finance, Sustainability, Enterprise Data, and IT engineering squads to translate evolving ESG reporting requirements into actionable technical designs and user stories.
• Enterprise Solution Design Background: Proven track record as a Solution Designer or Data Architect designing enterprise data integration and reporting solutions.
• ESG & Sustainability Domain Knowledge: Demonstrated experience working with ESG datasets, sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, or energy consumption metrics.
• Databricks & Data Engineering Tooling: Hands-on experience with Databricks, SQL, data lakehouse architectures, and modern ETL/ELT pipeline design.
• SAP & Enterprise Ecosystems: Familiarity with SAP Finance ecosystems and enterprise BI platforms (e.g., Power BI).
• Technical Documentation & Engagement: Exceptional technical writing capabilities for architectural documentation, data flow diagrams, and stakeholder engagement.

Job description

Solution Designer (ESG & Sustainability Data)

• Full-time
• Department: ACE

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

We are seeking an experienced Solution Designer with specialized ESG and Sustainability domain expertise to lead the technical design and delivery of enterprise data integration and regulatory reporting solutions.

In this high-impact, data-focused role, you will work at the intersection of Finance, Sustainability, and Enterprise Data Engineering. You will take ownership of designing end-to-end ESG data pipelines—integrating complex sustainability data feeds into Databricks, establishing scalable data models, and delivering robust reporting architectures to support carbon emissions tracking, environmental metrics, and emerging regulatory compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End ESG Solution Design: Design secure, scalable end-to-end ESG data flows, integration architectures, and data models across SAP Finance and non-SAP enterprise ecosystems.

Databricks & Data Pipeline Integration: Identify, ingest, and integrate diverse internal and external sustainability data sources (e.g., energy consumption, scope 1-3 carbon emissions, supply chain metrics) into Databricks.

Reporting & Analytics Architecture: Develop detailed solution designs for ESG reporting, operational dashboards, and executive analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI).

Data Mapping & Governance: Define complex data mapping, transformation rules, validation controls, and reconciliation requirements to ensure data accuracy and audit readiness.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner closely with Finance, Sustainability, Enterprise Data, and IT engineering squads to translate evolving ESG reporting requirements into actionable technical designs and user stories.

Enterprise Solution Design Background: Proven track record as a Solution Designer or Data Architect designing enterprise data integration and reporting solutions.

ESG & Sustainability Domain Knowledge: Demonstrated experience working with ESG datasets, sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, or energy consumption metrics.

Databricks & Data Engineering Tooling: Hands-on experience with Databricks, SQL, data lakehouse architectures, and modern ETL/ELT pipeline design.

SAP & Enterprise Ecosystems: Familiarity with SAP Finance ecosystems and enterprise BI platforms (e.g., Power BI).

Technical Documentation & Engagement: Exceptional technical writing capabilities for architectural documentation, data flow diagrams, and stakeholder engagement.

Why NCS?

This is a place for people who like to get stuck in, bring ideas to life and make things happen. You'll work alongside experienced people who care about what they do, contribute to meaningful work and have the support to keep learning and grow your career. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, explore something new or take your career in a different direction, there's room to make it your own. We value Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership and Unity - bringing curiosity, collaboration and accountability to the way we work with our clients and each other.

Ready to make extraordinary happen?

We'd love to hear from you.

We celebrate diversity and inclusion

We value different perspectives, experiences and strengths our people bring. We're committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow and succeed, and to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Applicants will need valid Australian work rights and may be required to undergo relevant background, probity and police checks.