Senior Data Engineer - Permanent, full-time position

Job description

About the role In this role, you’ll lead the evolution of our data warehouse capabilities by defining, implementing, and continuously improving processes and technologies that drive high-quality data solutions. You’ll provide technical leadership, champion best practices, and mentor junior team members to build a high-performing and collaborative data engineering culture. Work type: 2 year fixed term contract. Classification: Band 8, $122,040 + super, increasing to $125,701 + super from 1st July 2026. Key responsibilities include: - Facilitate innovation and best practice approach in the department and push the boundaries of what is possible in delivering services for customer and community satisfaction. - Develop and maintain strategic networks with relevant key stakeholders within the field to fulfil the City’s strategic objectives. Data Platform: - Carry out administrative tasks on the City’s Azure Databricks based data engineering environment including performance optimization, cost monitoring, availability monitoring and capacity planning Data engineering: - Participate in requirement and design workshops to provide input on feasibility and solution options - Lead in the plann...