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๐ง Job Title: Lead Data Engineer - PySpark & Data Ingestion
๐ Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
๐ฐ Salary: $190,000 + Super
๐ฆ Industry: Financial Services
๐น๏ธ Type: Full-time | Hybrid Working Environment
Your Impact ๐
We're looking for a skilled Lead Data Engineer to join our Information Security team and play a key role in delivering and supporting our Security Insights platform powered by Palantir. You'll be at the heart of a critical function-designing, implementing, and operating data pipelines that secure and strengthen our organisation's future. ๐๐ก
What You'll Be Doing ๐ง
- ๐ป Transform unstructured datasets into consumable formats using PySpark/Python or Apache Spark (Java/Scala considered too).
- ๐ฅ Ingest data from diverse sources (REST APIs, SFTP, Bash, SQL) while managing network connectivity, firewalls, and proxies in Linux environments.
- โ๏ธ Design and optimise data pipelines in distributed systems, using smart techniques like pagination, partitioning, and broadcasting.
- ๐งช Improve operations and CI/CD processes while working within Agile/Scrum and tools like Jira and ServiceNow.
- ๐ค Act as a Tech Lead / 2IC, owning stakeholder engagement and promoting strong data governance and management practices.
What You'll Bring ๐ผ
- โ Deep hands-on experience with PySpark, Python, and distributed data systems.
- ๐ Strong background working with data ingestion pipelines and security-aware architectures.
- ๐ Confidence working in Linux environments with system-level integrations.
- ๐งฐ Experience with ITSM, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile delivery practices.
- ๐ Passion for data quality, ownership, and stakeholder engagement.
Nice to Have (But Not a Dealbreaker!) ๐ฏ
- ๐ก๏ธ Experience with data governance, access control, and master data management.
- ๐งฑ Familiarity with multi-tenant data lake platforms like Databricks, Snowflake, or Cloudera.
Why You'll Love It Here โค๏ธ
- ๐๏ธ Be part of a 200+ year legacy, focused on building better futures.
- ๐ Grow your career in a secure, innovative, and supportive environment.
- ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Enjoy flexible working, paid parental leave, and ongoing super contributions during extended leave.
- ๐ฌ Join a purpose-driven team with a strong can-do culture and endless learning opportunities.
Ready to turn big data into big impact? Apply now and help shape the future of secure, data-driven decision-making! ๐๐๐