Senior Engineer, Data Platforms

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We are searching for a Senior Engineer, Data Platforms to join our Digital & Technology department in our Melbourne office on a 9-month fixed term contract.

We're looking for someone to lead our data engineering initiatives and collaborate across business units to deliver robust, scalable solutions. You'll help shape the future of our data platforms by focusing on building, integrating and optimising our data architecture to support strategic decision-making across our Marketing, Community Cricket and High-Performance teams.

You'll be responsible for developing and implementing data pipelines using modern technologies like Microsoft Fabric, DBT, and Azure Cloud; championing data literacy and governance; and supporting analysts and data scientists with high-quality, timely data.

If you consider yourself a forward-thinking problem solver with a passion for data and innovation, we want to hear from you We have big ambitions for our data capabilities, so we're looking for someone with the drive, curiosity, and technical expertise to bring our vision to life.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Enterprise Data, you'll be responsible for:

• Design and deliver scalable data solutions: Lead the development and implementation of integrated data platforms using modern technologies (e.g. Microsoft Fabric, DBT, Azure Cloud) to meet the evolving needs of Australian Cricket's national business units.
• Champion data governance and literacy: Promote strong data governance practices and drive data literacy across the organisation by engaging stakeholders and supporting analysts and data scientists in using data effectively.
• Manage and optimise data infrastructure: Monitor and enhance the performance of the data warehouse and analytical tools, ensuring timely, accurate, and secure data availability for decision-making.
• Provide technical leadership and support: Act as a subject matter expert on data engineering projects, offering third-level technical support and collaborating with internal teams and external vendors to troubleshoot and improve systems.
• Drive innovation and stakeholder engagement: Advocate for new technologies, assess their relevance, and lead the rollout of targeted data solutions while actively managing stakeholder relationships to align with strategic priorities.

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Data Technologies - SQL, Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, Data Factory
• Work experience developing code in Python and DBT
• Demonstrated experience in completing and managing multiple projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Customer-focused with the ability to understand market and strategic drivers
• Proven ability to write effective, scalable code to solve complex problems using an analytical and data-driven approach
• Attention to detail with a penchant to test, learn, understand, and continuously improve accuracy and performance of code
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations/environments, balance multiple priorities and stay focused
• Experience in a fast-paced environment
• Creative thinker who challenges the status quo

Our employees at Cricket are gifted an additional week of leave at the end of the season. As a Cricket Australia employee, you will also have other benefits including:

• Tickets to the Cricket for you to share with friends and family
• A flexible working environment (not limited to remote work)
• Discounts from our partners such as ASICS and salary packaging options
• A multitude of leave types including paid parental leave and volunteer leave

Cricket is a sport for all Australians and our workplace reflects that. We recognise our differences are our strength and a diverse and inclusive workforce is fundamental to our success. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of colour, LGBTIQ+ people, people with diverse religious beliefs and people with a disability to apply. Our culture is founded on our values:

• Aspire
• Respect
• Lead together

Australian Cricket, including Cricket Australia, is committed to being a child safe organisation and requires all team members to hold a valid Working with Children Check.

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact careers@cricket.com.au

Please submit your application via the link by 5pm Tuesday 16 September. In the meantime, follow us on our socials via Instagram @cricketaustralia, X @cricketaus and our website https://www.cricket.com.au/

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