Technical Lead

Australian Retirement Trust; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14% superannuation

Training and development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Modern office facilities

Job summary

Australian Retirement Trust is seeking a Technical Lead in Brisbane to shape and lead its Data Engineering capability. You will design, build and deliver scalable, secure data platforms and pipelines, mentor engineers, and partner with architects, analysts and business stakeholders.

This permanent role combines hands-on engineering with leadership, focuses on modern cloud data platforms (Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric), and supports a culture of governance, innovation

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data engineering or technical leadership in complex enterprises.
• Strong skills in SQL, Python, ETL/ELT, data modelling and API integration.
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps and modern cloud data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and lead scalable, secure data platforms and pipelines.
• Lead automated data integration, transformation and processing capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership across data engineering initiatives and governance.
• Establish engineering standards and modern delivery practices.
• Mentor engineers and foster innovation and collaboration.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, vendors and stakeholders to deliver solutions.
• Shape platform strategy and roadmaps by leveraging emerging technologies.

Job description

Description

We're all about helping our members make the most of their money. And while they go after their goals, you can too. As a Technical Lead, you'll play a key role in shaping and leading our Data Engineering capability, helping deliver modern, scalable and secure data solutions that support better outcomes for our members and the business.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role where you'll combine solution design, engineering expertise and people leadership to influence our technology direction and champion engineering excellence. Working closely with architects, engineers, analysts, delivery teams and business stakeholders, you'll help define standards, mentor team members and drive the delivery of high-quality data platforms and integration solutions.

You'll lead the design and development of enterprise data solutions while promoting best practice across engineering, architecture and governance. You'll also contribute to platform strategy and roadmaps, identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and help foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, influencing technical direction and remaining hands-on with technology, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is a permanent opportunity and is based in Brisbane.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and lead the delivery of scalable, secure and reliable data platforms, pipelines and integration solutions.
• Lead the development of automated data integration, transformation and processing capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership across data engineering initiatives, including solution design, code reviews and technical governance.
• Establish and promote engineering standards, best practices and modern delivery approaches across the team.
• Mentor and coach engineers while fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with architects, analysts, engineers, vendors and business stakeholders to design and deliver effective solutions.
• Contribute to platform strategy and roadmaps by identifying opportunities to leverage emerging technologies and new platform capabilities.
• Ensure solutions align with security, risk, governance and regulatory requirements.
• Support Agile delivery practices and provide technical expertise across complex change initiatives.
• Evaluate solution options, manage technical risks and drive high-quality technical outcomes.

Qualifications

It goes without saying you'll be a great communicator with top notch interpersonal skills. We'll also expect you to pick up problems and come up with quick, creative ways to solve them. It's quite likely you tick some of the following boxes too:

• You have extensive experience in data engineering, solution design or technical leadership roles within complex enterprise environments.
• Your expertise includes SQL, Python, ETL/ELT development, data modelling and API integration.
• You'll have experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices and modern cloud data platforms such as Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks or Microsoft Fabric.
• You're experienced in mentoring technical teams and promoting engineering standards and best practice.
• You have strong knowledge of solution architecture principles, design governance and enterprise technology environments.
• Your ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders enables you to influence outcomes and solve complex business challenges.
• You'll have experience working within Agile delivery frameworks such as SAFe or Scrum.
• You're comfortable balancing hands-on technical delivery with strategic planning and technical leadership responsibilities.

Why join us?

• You'll get 14% super as standard, to help your future come alive.
• Build a career to be proud of through excellent training and development opportunities.
• Balance your work between in-person days at our purpose-built hubs and working from home.
• In the office, enjoy end of trip facilities, a yoga and multi-faith room, parent and carer rooms, quiet rooms, BrewHub coffee facilities, and collaborative team spaces.

About us

Our 2.4 million members trust us to take care of around $375 billion in retirement savings. And we help them take charge of their finances and face the future with confidence. Our inclusive culture means you'll be valued and heard in a respectful workplace. We've created an environment where you can be yourself and do amazing work. It's that simple.
Everyone is welcome to apply.
We value diverse thinking, cultures, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities. 8 November 2026.

We don't want to leave you with a monstrous wait. So you'll hear from us after the closing date to find out whether you've made it through to the next round or not. Being fair and up-front is important to us - and recruitment is no different.