Data Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer with Palantir expertise to join our IT team.

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the data infrastructure that enables the organisation to unlock insights, support analytics initiatives, and drive strategic decision-making.

A key component of this position is working with Palantir Foundry, ensuring seamless data integration and scalable architecture across the organisation.

About Us

Equans Australia and New Zealand delivers multi-disciplinary technical solutions and facility management services with the aim to provide superior value to all stakeholders using a using an integrated facilities and project management approach. Find out more about Equans ANZ by visiting

What you will be doing

• Data Pipeline Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines to process large-scale datasets from diverse sources, ensuring data quality and reliability.
• Data Architecture & Modelling: Develop and implement data architecture and modelling strategies that support real-time and batch data processing with a focus on performance and scalability.
• Data Integration: Integrate, transform, and enrich data from a variety of internal and external sources to support both operational and analytical use cases.
• Optimisation & Performance Tuning: Analyse and enhance data ingestion, processing, and storage performance; optimise ETL/ELT workflows for efficiency.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to understand data needs, deliver solutions, and provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members.
• Data Governance: Uphold and implement data governance standards, ensuring compliance with data security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain thorough documentation of data engineering processes and provide regular insights on system performance and data usage.

What you need

Educational Background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.

Professional Experience

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering with a proven track record of delivering complex data solutions.
• Previous experience in a client-facing or consulting capacity is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Palantir Foundry expertise or experience with similar enterprise data integration platforms.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Strong knowledge of distributed data processing tools such as Apache Spark or Hadoop.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and their associated data services.
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes and data warehousing solutions such as Snowflake or Amazon Redshift.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve data issues independently.

What we offer

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

• Life Insurance for employees with TAL Life Limited.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Salary Sacrifice & Novated Leasing.

Employee Discounts

• Discounts on Private Health Insurance with Medibank.

Learning & Development and Recognition

• Online Learning with 'My Hub'.
• Opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Company Service Recognition.
• Employee Referral Bonus.

Leave Options

• Additional Purchased Leave options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Study leave.
• Paid Volunteer leave.

Next steps

If you are interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date resume.

Please note that this role is open to applicants that have full unrestricted working rights, and also to those that require sponsorship.

Equans is an EEO employer, where all applicants are treated with fairness and respect and have equal access to the opportunities available.