Senior Data Platform Engineer

3 days ago


Council of the City of Sydney, Australia HSO Full time

AtHSO/Aware, we’re specialists in emerging tech—and we’re growing fast across the ANZ region. That means we’re on the lookout for aSenior Data Platform Engineerwho’s not just technically sharp, but also thrives in a consulting environment and loves solving real-world problems with cloud-native data solutions.

Why Join Us?

We’re a tight-knit, high-performing team that values curiosity, collaboration, and a good dose of banter. Our people come from all walks of life, and we celebrate the diverse perspectives that make us better at what we do. We work on exciting projects with forward-thinking partners, and we’re serious about supporting your personal and professional growth.

About the Role

You’ll be part of our Professional Services team, delivering impactful data projects for customers across a range of industries. Every day is different, and every project is an opportunity to learn something new.

You’ll:

- Design and implement modern data platforms usingAzure Databricks,Microsoft Fabric,Azure Synapse,Data Factory,Power BI, andPurview.

- Build scalable ETL pipelines usingSpark,Python, and other modern tools.

- Work directly with clients to understand their needs and deliver high-value, billable outcomes.

- Translate business ideas into technical architecture and data platform solutions.

- Mentor others and contribute to our internal capability uplift.

- Stay curious and explore emerging tech likeMachine Learning,IoT, andInfrastructure-as-Code.

Must-Have Requirements

To be a match for this role, you’ll need to demonstrate:

- Demonstrate recent (1–3 years) experienceinData EngineeringusingDatabricks orMicrosoft Fabric.

- Strong experience inmodern cloud engineering with aclear preference for Azure. (We’re a Microsoft-only partner, so experience in other clouds is welcome, but you’ll need to show a willingness and ability to work in Azure.)

- Proven experience withAzure Purview,Azure Data Factory,Azure Synapse Analytics,Power BI, or their equivalents.

- Experience building cloud systems that wrangle raw data and surface it for reporting or AI workloads.

- Solid ETL/data integration skills usingSpark,Python, or similar tools.

- A background inconsulting or professional services, with the ability to manage multiple client deadlines.

- Strong interpersonal skills and confidence working directly with clients.

- Highlearning agilityand the ability to problem-solve across a range of data domains.

- Ability to explain technical solutions to non-technical audiences.

What Makes a Senior at Our Company

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

1. Advancedbusiness acumenand the ability to align technical solutions with strategic goals.

1. Highemotional intelligenceand a collaborative mindset.

1. Clear and confidentcommunicationacross technical and business audiences.

1. Proventechnical leadershipin data platform engineering.

1. Exceptionallearning agilityand curiosity.

1. Strongcomplex problem-solvingskills in dynamic environments.

Additional perks:

- Awesome and exciting work (AKA ongoing learning opportunities). Our recent staff survey said that this was a key thing our team loves about Aware and the good news is it's not something we're ever looking to change.
- Trust and honesty. We upskill our leaders in things like emotional intelligence, empathy, and courageous conversations.
- Flexible working. You are the master of your own calendar; make it work to achieve both your personal and professional outcomes. Whether you want to work from the office or work from home we're up for it.
- Awesome tech to play with. We get to work with lots of advanced robotics and toys that most people won't get to see for years.
- We're serious about work-life balance. We don’t really like people working overtime, but if you do, we track time-in-lieu to ensure you’re paid for every hour you work.
- Fuel for productive brains. Think snack drawers, espresso machines, team lunches, and being treated to home baking possibly too often 🤤
- All the standard niceties you expect from a shiny modern office space - ergo desks, great tech set up for each team member, cool demos to show off and some greenery to keep it zen.

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