Data Engineer
3 weeks ago
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- Build scalable data pipelines that power smarter, faster decisions
- Drive innovation in cloud data engineering with real business impact
Join a team that's All Kinds of Useful
At Origin, being useful is more than a tagline - it’s how we approach work every day. As a collective, we’re a team that thrives on finding better ways, working together, and owning our impact. From powering homes to delivering award-winning internet and helping to lead Australia’s energy transition. If you’re driven by purpose and excited to be part of something bigger, we’d love to have you on the journey.
About the role:
As a Data Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the health, reliability, and performance of our data platforms in a fast-evolving, data-driven environment.
You’ll design and deliver scalable data pipelines, data models, and resolve complex data quality and performance challenges. Partnering with business and technology teams, you’ll drive the adoption of best practices, reduce technical debt, and enable resilient, fit-for-purpose data solutions.
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and integration workflows across multiple systems and platforms
- Develop and optimise data ingestion and transform processes to deliver consistent, timely, and accessible data for analytics and reporting.
- Apply best practices in data architecture, version control, and CI/CD automation to ensure robust, scalable solutions.
- Embed data quality, lineage, and metadata management within pipelines to support governance, compliance, and transparency.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex data integration and performance issues, implementing sustainable long-term fixes.
- Collaborate with architects, business units, and analytics teams to align solutions with strategic objectives and optimise downstream use cases.
- Drive continuous improvement by automating workflows, enhancing monitoring, and maintaining clear documentation and knowledge sharing.
Skills & Requirements
- Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
- 5–7+ years’ experience in data engineering and integration.
- Expertise in working in cloud environments such as AWS
- Proficient in working with Lakehouse architectures (Databricks, Snowflake).
- Highly proficient in SQL, Python, Spark, and modern ETL/ELT tools (e.g., DBT).
- Proficient in using application integration tools (e.g. Boomi)
- Experience with CI/CD, automation, and version control (Github, Azure DevOps).
- Knowledge of data governance, lineage, and quality frameworks.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
So, why join us?
- 20 weeks of paid leave for primary carers with flexible return options.
- Thrive in a culture of personal and professional growth.
- Enjoy a central CBD location with access to parking and public transport.
- Purchase up to four additional weeks of leave annually.
- Engage in opportunities through the Origin Foundation to support your community.
- Powering your career with unbeatable perks - Get discounted electricity, gas, and internet as an Origin employee.
- Explore unique and cost-effective employee EV Car subscriptions.
Origin - Where good change happens
At Origin, we’re powered by people who believe in creating change.
We are committed to fostering a diverse, gender equitable workforce, where everyone is welcome, and all applications are evaluated on merit and potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people living with disabilities, culturally diverse people, any stage in life, people with intersex variations and people within LGBTQ+ communities, including trans and gender diverse.
Enjoy a challenging career in an exciting industry where you can grow and explore your potential. If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you.
Here's a little about us: https://www.originenergy.com.au/about/careers/
Background checks may be required to determine your suitability for this position as part of the recruitment process and during your employment. These checks may include police checks, AusCheck, medical assessment and/or drug and alcohol testing.
Please note unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.
Origin recognises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and future.
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