Staff Data Engineer

SYNECHRON AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Company; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron seeks an experienced Data Engineer to design, build and optimize scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data warehouse solutions, leveraging Snowflake, dbt and modern data modelling techniques.

You will collaborate with data analysts, architects and engineers to deliver enterprise analytics, maintain governance, and improve performance, cost management and security across AWS/Azure/GCP platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience designing scalable data pipelines in Snowflake.
• Hands-on dbt model development, testing, and incremental loading.
• Strong data modelling knowledge (Dimensional, Star, Snowflake Schema).
• Proficient in SQL and performance tuning.
• Experience with cloud data warehouses and CI/CD.
• Security, governance, and data quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines.
• Develop and maintain Snowflake data models.
• Create reusable dbt models, macros, tests, and docs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and analytics teams.
• Ensure data quality, security, and governance.

Skills

Snowflake Data Cloud

dbt (Data Build Tool)

Data Modelling

ETL/ELT pipelines

SQL development

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Git-based version control & CI/CD

Tools

Git

CI/CD tooling

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with strong expertise in Snowflake, dbt (Data Build Tool), and Data Modelling to join a high-performing data team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data warehouse solutions that support enterprise analytics, reporting, and business intelligence initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data solutions using Snowflake as the enterprise data platform.
• Build and manage robust data transformation frameworks using dbt.
• Develop and optimize ELT/ETL pipelines for structured and semi-structured data.
• Create and maintain logical and physical data models supporting analytics and reporting requirements.
• Implement best practices for data quality, testing, governance, and documentation.
• Optimize Snowflake performance, cost management, and query tuning.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data analysts, architects, and engineers to gather requirements and deliver data solutions.
• Develop reusable dbt models, macros, tests, and documentation.
• Support data migration, integration, and modernization initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and data governance standards.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake Data Cloud.
• Extensive experience with dbt (Data Build Tool) including model development, testing, snapshots, and incremental loading.
• Strong expertise in Data Modelling (Dimensional, Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, Data Vault).
• Experience building enterprise-grade ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Advanced SQL development and performance tuning.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing principles and best practices.
• Experience with Git-based version control and CI/CD processes.

SYNECHRON'S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative 'Same Difference' is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all.

We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company.

We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply.

We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidate Application Notice

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better.

Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions.

Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms.

Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more.

Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams.

With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

At Synechron, we are committed to integrating sustainability into our business strategy, ensuring responsible growth while minimizing environmental impact.

Employees play a key role in driving our sustainability initiatives, from reducing our carbon footprint to fostering ethical and sustainable business practices across global operations.

All positions are required to adhere to our Sustainability and Health Safety standards, demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship, workplace safety, and sustainable practices.