Data Engineer

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Work type: Full time
Location: Victoria
Categories: Information Technology

About us

Qube is Australia’s largest integrated provider of import and export logistics services with a market capitalisation of around $6.5 billion as at 30 June 2024. We operate in over 200 locations across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia with a workforce of more than 10,000 employees.

Our purpose is to help our customers, communities, industries and people to Thrive through a relentless focus on our five priorities – Safety, Wellbeing, Planet, Opportunity and Performance. Our business is comprised of two core divisions: the Operating Division, and Qube’s 50 per cent interest in Patrick Terminals, Australia’s leading container terminal operator. The Operating Division comprises two business units: Qube Logistics and Infrastructure and Qube Ports and Bulk.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are a leading Supply Chain and Logistics company committed to leveraging advanced data solutions to drive innovation and strategic decision-making. Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with data analytics, and we are seeking a talented Data Engineer with expertise in Amazon Redshift, Fivetran and SQL Server to join us in optimizing our data infrastructure.

As a Data Engineer specializing in Amazon Redshift, Fivetran and SQL Server, you will play a key role in managing, optimizing, and scaling our data warehouse and database environment. You will collaborate closely with data engineering, analytics, and product teams to design and maintain high-performance, reliable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes using tools such as DMS, Fivetran, and AWS Glue. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful data initiatives.

ABOUT YOU

You will be committed to safety in the workplace and be committed to 100% Chain of Responsibility compliance. We're proud of our 'Zero Harm' initiative and provide extensive on-the-job training to ensure you get home safely at the end of every day.

You will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and a provide us a recent police check.

Qube is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage women, veterans and Indigenous people of all ages to apply

What we're looking for:

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Strong knowledge of SQL for writing, optimizing, and debugging queries, with expertise in database design, indexing, normalization, and replication.
- Hands-on experience with AWS data products, including Redshift, DMS, S3, Lambda, Glue, and monitoring with CloudWatch.
- Proven experience in data warehousing, data modelling, and modern data architectures, with focus on Redshift performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with ETL/ELT processes and tools such as Fivetran and AWS Glue.
- Solid understanding of data integration, migration strategies, and application dependencies.
- Familiarity with data formats (e.g., JSON), automation/scheduling tools (e.g., cron), and version control (e.g., Git/Bitbucket).
- Strong understanding of data governance, quality frameworks, security, and compliance standards.
- Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and ability to document technical processes clearly.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, working seamlessly with business and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

- AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Data Analytics Specialty).
- Experience with other data warehouse platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Google BigQuery).
- Strong experience with SQL Server administration and optimization.
- Hands-on experience with ELT/ETL tools such as Fivetran and AWS Glue.
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and data manipulation tasks.
- Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Experience in monitoring, performance tuning, and troubleshooting large-scale data pipelines.
- Exposure to advanced analytics, AI/ML integration, or modern data architecture trends.

Why QUBE?

At Qube, we recognise that our people are our most important asset and are the engine that drives our organisation, playing a vital role in ensuring our business achieve our objectives and deliver on our commitments. We believe that attracting the right people and rewarding performance is vital for success.

BENEFITS

- Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program.
- Discounted health insurance
- Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
- Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Sonder
- Generous paid parental leave
- Access to Qube wellbeing program

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is experiencing rapid growth and continued leadership. Apply now

Advertised: 23 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 23 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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