Senior Data Engineer

Contract Type

Contract

Location

New South Wales, Sydney

Industry

IT

Salary

AU$900 - AU$970 per day

Contact Name

Chris Louch

Contact Email

chris@talenza.com.au

Date published

11-04-2025

Job Reference

BBBH18061

Description

Senior Data Engineer
Sydney, NSW
6 Months (Initially)

$970pd Inc Super



About the Role:
We're seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join a fast-paced and collaborative data team for a 6-month contract role based in Sydney. This is an exciting opportunity to work on modern data infrastructure using the latest technologies. You'll play a key role in designing, building, and optimizing robust data pipelines and workflows that drive critical business insights.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines using Fivetran, dbt, and other ETL tools.
  • Implement Fivetran tool in to the business.
  • Build and optimize data models and transformation workflows in a cloud-first environment.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including analytics, product, and engineering to deliver data-driven solutions.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline issues, ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Contribute to the ongoing evolution of the data architecture on Azure Cloud.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer or similar role.
  • Hands-on experience with Fivetran for data ingestion.
  • Proficient with dbt for transformation and modeling.
  • Strong experience with Azure Data Services (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Synapse, Data Lake).
  • Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and data modeling best practices.
  • Experience with SQL and scripting languages (e.g., Python).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience in a fast-paced, agile environment.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD practices in a data context.
  • Familiarity with modern BI tools like Power BI or Tableau.

If you feel you possess the relevant skills to the above, apply now with most updated CV!

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