Staff Data Engineer

About Us

At UniSuper, we're committed to delivering great retirement outcomes for our members. As one of Australia's largest superannuation funds, we're proud of our inclusive, high-performing culture and our focus on innovation and excellence. Our Data Office is at the heart of our digital transformation, enabling strategic decision-making and member value through data-driven insights.

The Role

Are you ready to shape the future of data at UniSuper? As a Staff Data Engineer, you'll be a senior technical leader within our Data Engineering team, responsible for delivering enterprise-scale data solutions that underpin our strategic objectives. You'll play a pivotal role in enabling analytics, ML/AI, and operational data pipelines, while championing engineering best practices and mentoring other data engineers.

You will:

• Provide technical leadership across multiple portfolio projects, ensuring data engineering solutions align with business outcomes and architectural standards.
• Be hands-on in designing, developing, and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data pipelines and architectures (batch and real-time) using Azure Databricks, PySpark, DBT, and Fivetran.
• Drive platform evolution by introducing innovative solutions, frameworks, and accelerators that improve delivery speed, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Champion best practices in data engineering, including CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), data quality, and governance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Data Governance, Risk, Data Science, Cloud Infrastructure, and Solution Architecture) to deliver integrated, compliant, and business-focused data solutions.
• Mentor and coach senior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing.
• Lead complex problem-solving for performance optimisation, scalability, and reliability of data pipelines and platform components.
• Ensure alignment of data engineering initiatives with UniSuper's Enterprise Data Platform strategy and contribute to long-term architectural roadmaps.
• Represent Data Engineering in portfolio planning and delivery forums, providing expert advice on data architecture, design patterns, and delivery approaches.

About You

You are a seasoned data engineering professional with a proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade data solutions and leading technical teams in complex environments. You bring:

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 2+ years in a senior or staff-level leadership role.
• Deep expertise in Azure cloud services, Databricks, Delta Lake, and Medallion architecture.
• Strong proficiency in PySpark, DBT, and modern ETL/ELT tools (e.g., Fivetran, Azure Data Factory).
• Demonstrated experience in real-time and batch data processing, streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka), and data integration from diverse sources.
• Advanced knowledge of infrastructure automation (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance in cloud environments.
• Ability to lead by example, being hands-on in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality data solutions while guiding others.
• Proven ability to influence and guide technical direction across multiple projects and stakeholders, balancing innovation with business priorities.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex data and infrastructure issues.
• A passion for mentoring and developing talent, fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.

Why UniSuper?

We offer a supportive and inclusive environment where you can thrive and make a real impact. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and professional growth. At UniSuper, we value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we'd love to hear from you.