Data Analytics Engineer
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It's not often you get the opportunity to design and build great technology while making a genuinely positive difference in the world.
Our client is a purpose-driven organisation undergoing significant growth in their data and analytics capability. They are seeking a Data Analytics Engineer to join a high-calibre team of analytics specialists and play a key role in building and optimising modern data platforms that support critical products and data initiatives.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working end-to-end - from data ingestion and modelling through to analytics, reporting and machine learning - and who is excited by the challenge of building scalable, high-quality data systems from the ground up.
As a Data Analytics Engineer, you will be responsible for expanding and optimising data and pipeline architecture, ensuring complex datasets are structured, accurate and actionable. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enable trusted, self-service analytics and data-driven decision making across the organisation.
Implement data ingestion processes and maintain streamlined, reliable data pipelines
Construct complex data transformations and deliver Power BI reports from clean and presentation data layers
Model and transform raw data to support analytics and empower end users
Execute analytical experiments to solve problems across multiple domains
Design, develop and deploy machine learning models to address business challenges
Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into data solutions and reports
Analyse data for trends and patterns with clear objectives in mind
Maintain schema, metadata and data documentation
Provide training to stakeholders on data exploration, visualisation and report usage
Collaborate with a team of data and analytics experts to continuously improve data systems
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
5+ years' experience in a Data Analytics Engineer (or similar) role
Advanced SQL skills and experience working with relational databases
Strong experience designing and optimising data pipelines, architectures and datasets
Proven capability in data modelling and transformation
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis
Experience working with structured and unstructured datasets
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Experience working in cross-functional, fast-moving environments
Technical experience across some or all of the following:
SQL platforms: MS SQL, Snowflake, Postgres
Azure Analysis Services (Tabular models) and Power BI
Data pipeline and workflow tools: dbt, Airflow, Fivetran, Luigi, Azkaban
Python or similar scripting languages
Machine learning toolsets such as Snowpark Python or Jupyter Notebook
Working knowledge of Agile / Scrum methodologies
A graduate degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Informatics, Information Systems or a related quantitative discipline is preferred.
$145,000 + Superannuation
Hybrid working model based in Adelaide
Opportunity to work on meaningful, large-scale data initiatives
Collaborative, values-driven culture with strong technical leadership
Chance to influence and shape data architecture and analytics capability
If you're excited by the opportunity to build high-impact data solutions and want to work with a purpose-led organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact Talenza for a confidential discussion.