Head of Data

At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society.

Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it's a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At Cotality, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we're working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry.

Job Description
Are you a strategic data leader who thrives on building high-impact teams and delivering scalable solutions? We're looking for a Head of Data & Analytics Engineering to lead our data transformation efforts across Australia and New Zealand, driving innovation, operational excellence, and business value.

In this role, you'll oversee the full spectrum of data engineering and analytics capabilities, from ingestion and transformation to fulfillment and advanced analytics. You'll partner with global stakeholders, shape technical direction, and lead a team of experts in delivering data products that power our platforms and customer solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Define and execute the data engineering vision for AU/NZ, aligned with global strategy and local business needs.
• Build and lead high-performing teams of data engineers, analytics engineers, and technical leaders.
• Deliver data products, APIs, and marketplace integrations (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, GCP, AWS, Azure).
• Expand capabilities to include data science model support, machine learning, and Gen AI applications.
• Ensure architectural integrity, process automation, and platform scalability across all initiatives.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with strategic priorities.
• Lead change management efforts and drive adoption of emerging technologies and best practices.
• Monitor industry trends and recommend innovations that enhance our data ecosystem.

Job Qualifications
What You'll Bring
Essential

• 12+ years of experience in software engineering and data systems within complex environments.
• 5+ years leading technical teams including architects, senior developers, directors and managers.
• Proven success in building and scaling data engineering teams.
• Strong communication, influencing, and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience creating and aligning technical roadmaps with business objectives.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, budgeting, and vendor relationships.
• Deep understanding of data engineering, analytics engineering, and automation.
• Expertise in system design, integration, and architecture for heterogeneous platforms.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business value.
• Familiarity with SDLC and project lifecycle methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with MicroServices, APIs, and integration patterns.
• Technical fluency in SQL, Java, Spring, React.JS, Airflow, and cloud data flows.
• Knowledge of Gen AI, LLMs, and Agentic AI concepts.
• Experience with cloud platforms—GCP preferred.

Why Join Cotality?
Cotality has a culture of collaboration- we champion ownership, initiative and leadership To support your whole self, our benefits are built to help you thrive at work and in life.

• In addition to modern offices across Australia and New Zealand, our hybrid working model provides you with the opportunity for flexible working conditions that work best for you and the business;
• 10 half days of Wellbeing leave each year to help you recharge and access to our Employee Assistance Program;
• $600 AUD annual wellbeing allowance for gym memberships, wellness apps, ergonomic gear and more;
• Generous Parental leave offering, $750 AUD in Baby Bucks and our peer recognition turned into rewards program - Bravo
• Free subscription to the Calm app as well as other mindfulness tools, online health and nutrition courses;
• Complimentary access to Australia's most comprehensive property research platforms including RP Data and exclusive employee-only market updates and access to the industry's best property experts;
• Two community and volunteer leave days each year to support meaningful causes and our charity partners.

Cotality's Diversity Commitment
Cotality is fully committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment that embraces everyone's unique contributions, experiences and values. We offer an empowered work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. We are better together when we support and recognize our differences.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Cotality is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace across Australia and New Zealand. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, ethnicity, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a drug-free workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying.

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