Cloud Data Engineer

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Overview

The Cloud Data Engineer will architect and deliver an enterprise-scale cloud data platform leveraging AWS services (e.g., Redshift, Snowflake) and modern data architecture patterns (data lakes, lakehouses, and the modern data stack). This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership to ensure performance, security, and scalability for all organizational data needs.

Purpose

Lead the design, build, and optimization of the enterprise data warehouse and modern data platform on AWS, enabling scalable analytics, AI, and enterprise data solutions through best-in-class architecture, automation, and governance.

To support AI and data enablement, Nuix is building an internal Data, Analytics and AI team. This team will have the following responsibilities:

• Design, build and operate our enterprise data platform
• Design, build and operate integration for current and new data sources
• Design data cleaning / governance / compliance tooling, standards and processes
• Enable decision making with Data & Analytics capability through visualisations and tools
• Enable team productivity with AI and data enabled tooling such as Customer-360, financial planning and beyond

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and implement the enterprise data warehouse and supporting cloud infrastructure.
• Apply modern data architecture patterns for scalability and flexibility.
• Build Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) for data engineering systems.
• Ensure reliable, repeatable deployments through automation and testing.
• Optimize distributed systems for large-scale batch and streaming workloads.
• Monitor, tune, and improve query performance and storage efficiency.
• Implement data governance frameworks, metadata management, and access controls.
• Enforce security best practices in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Partner with analytics, AI/ML, and business teams to align platform capabilities with strategic needs.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Required Skills and Expertise:

• Deep expertise in cloud data platforms (AWS) such as Redshift or Snowflake
• Strong background in data architecture patterns (data lakes, lakehouses, modern data stack)
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD for data engineering systems (Jenkins & Terraform preferred)
• Proficiency in distributed systems, data modelling, and performance optimisation
• Knowledge of streaming technologies and batch processing frameworks
• Experience with data governance frameworks and security best practices
• Leadership experience in architecting enterprise-scale data solutions

Desired Expertise:

• Broad experience across a range of data tools and platforms, with the ability to rapidly evaluate, adopt, and shape new tools and methodologies to meet evolving needs

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you need accommodations during the interview process, please reach out to rebecca.roebuck@nuix.com.

Nuix is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all applications and are a flexible employer.

About Nuix

Nuix is on a journey of transformation, pursuing opportunities by aligning strengths with ambitions. To learn more, visit https://www.nuix.com/.

Nuix Vision: Finding Truth in a Digital World.

Nuix Mission: Nuix creates software that empowers organizations to find the truth from data in a digital world, delivering actionable intelligence.

Nuix Values

• TAKE OWNERSHIP AND FOLLOW UP
• RESILIENT — WE LEARN FROM THE PAST AND ARE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT TOMORROW
• UNAFRAID — TO DO THE RIGHT THING, QUICKLY
• TEAM NUIX FIRST AND FOREMOST
• HERO OUR CUSTOMERS AND INNOVATE FOR THEM

We strive to create a dynamic and purposeful culture at Nuix.

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