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Principal Consultant - Data & AI | Tech Recruitment

Senior Data Engineer
Location:Melbourne
Work Type:Full-Time, Hybrid
Department:Technology

The Role
We're seeking a Senior Data Engineerto join a leading Melbourne CBD technology business. You'll help shape a modern, multi-layered data lake, migrate and structure legacy systems, and integrate real-time and batch processing. This is a high-impact role for an experienced engineer who thrives in complex environments and wants to influence technical direction and team growth.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design & Deliver:Build scalable, reliable data pipelines using Python, PySpark, DBT, and Terraform.
• Modernise:Evolve a multi-layered data lake(CDC, bronze/silver/gold patterns) using AWS, Kafka, Databricks.
• Transform & Migrate:Lead bulk data transitions from legacy systems with AWS Glueand PostgreSQL.
• Integrate:Blend real-timeand batchprocessing capabilities into a unified architecture.
• Collaborate:Work closely with software engineering, product, and analytics teams to deliver high-value data products.
• Mentor:Provide technical guidance and best practices to engineers and analysts.
• Influence:Contribute to technical direction, challenge assumptions, and champion continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• Advanced skills in Python, SQL, PySpark, and DBT.
• Proven experience with AWS(S3, Glue, Lambda, etc.), Databricks, Kafka, and Terraform.
• Strong understanding of data modelling, ingestion, and transformation patterns.
• Experience with both greenfield projects and legacy system migrations.
• Ability to bridge the gap between data engineeringand software delivery.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Why You'll Love It

• Work in a hybrid modelwith flexibility.
• Shape a high-impact platformused by a broad customer base.
• Be part of a team that values innovation, autonomy, and collaboration.
• Opportunity to influence not just the tech, but the way the organisation uses data at scale.

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For more information on this exciting new role, please APPLY NOW or contact Rebecca McCormick on rebecca.mccormick@emanatetechnology.com.auSeniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionInformation Technology
• IndustriesIT Services and IT Consulting

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