Junior Data Engineer - Sydney

Graincorp Operations; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural firm is seeking a Junior Data Engineer to join their team in Sydney. This role involves developing data solutions and collaborating with different teams. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in Python, experience in data engineering, and a bachelor's degree in STEM. The company offers professional development, flexible work options, and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Professional development & leadership programs

Hybrid work and flexible leave options

Health & wellbeing support

Inclusive, values-driven culture

Qualifications

• Previous data, software or system engineering experience.
• Foundation in data engineering concepts.
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Transform design into working solutions for users.
• Design, develop, optimize data engineering solutions.
• Stay updated with new techniques and standards.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Data pipeline architecture and ELT/ELT processes

Knowledge of data modelling principles

Familiarity with relational databases

Exposure to big data tools such as Spark, Hadoop

Familiarity with Databricks or cloud technologies

Knowledge on version control systems

Awareness of data governance principles

Basic experience with APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Power BI

Orchestration tools

Job description

Overview

Role: Junior Data Engineer

Location: Sydney

GrainCorp helps connect rural communities with food, animal feed, and industrial customers around the world. We’re proud to be leading the way in sustainable agriculture.

What our team says:

"In a short span of time working at GrainCorp, I was promoted from Junior to Intermediate Data Engineer. A testament to the company's recognition of initiative and impact. The supportive team culture and leadership not only celebrate growth but actively create space for it."

GrainCorp is currently seeking 2 Junior Data Engineers to join our team at our Barangaroo office. This role will work with a motivated and collaborative team to delivery data, infrastructure and platform activities to support advanced analytical use cases and reporting success.

The responsibilities of the role include:

• Transform design and product vision into working solutions for end users, fostering a culture of sharing, reuse, scale stability, and user-first design.
• Design, develop, optimize, and maintain data engineering solutions for analytical use cases including architecture, data products/pipelines, and infrastructure using industry best practices.
• Stay up to date with new techniques and apply evolving industry standards to individual projects.
• Support continuous team growth.

About your experience:

Candidates will be able to demonstrate experience working on data engineering solution delivery with collaboration with other teams. Candidates will also display:

• Previous data, software or system engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python is a must.
• Foundation data engineering concepts including
• Data pipeline architecture and ELT/ELT processes
• Knowledge of data modelling principles
• Familiarity with relational databases and data warehousing concepts
• Exposure to big data tools frameworks such as Spark, Hadoop etc
• Familiarity with either Databricks or other cloud technologies such as Azure, AWS, GCP
• Knowledge on version control systems and collaborative development workflows
• Awareness of data governance principles such as data quality and data lineage
• Other desirable skills: Power BI, web app development, IoT, exposure to orchestration tools, basic experience with APIs for data integration
• Bachelor\'s degree in STEM

What we offer:

• Professional development & leadership programs
• Hybrid work and flexible leave options including birthday leave
• Health & wellbeing support
• Inclusive, values-driven culture
• We\'re proud to be a Family Inclusive Workplace accredited employer, supporting balance, care and flexibility in every career
• Overall satisfaction in Advanced Analytics team employee survey for last two years are both more than 90%, most highlighted keywords from current employee survey about team includes "Recognition, supported and collaboration"

Ready to apply?

It\'s simple - submit your application. If your background aligns, our team will be in touch for a quick chat about your experience. We\'re looking forward to getting to know you!

Progressed candidates will be required to provide proof of working rights and suitable professional referees.