The Opportunity
This is your chance to join a purpose-driven organisation at the forefront of Victoria’s energy transformation. As a Data Engineer which is part of the Technology and Data function, you’ll contribute to the ongoing development of an enterprise-grade data platform, collaborating closely with business units to ensure high performance and strategic outcomes. This is a great opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while advancing your technical expertise in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. With a hybrid working model and a collaborative team environment, this position is for someone who thrives on autonomy and wants their work to contribute to a greater mission.
The Role
As a Data Engineer you will be responsible for building and maintaining data ingestion pipelines and supporting the Azure Databricks environment to ensure smooth data operations.
Your other responsibilities will include:
- Designing, developing and maintaining robust data ingestion pipelines from SaaS and third-party sources.
- Supporting the operational performance and reliability of the Azure Databricks data platform in line with business SLAs.
- Acting as the central contact for troubleshooting data ingestion and processing issues.
- Collaborating with analysts and business stakeholders to understand data needs and deliver practical solutions.
- Implementing data quality checks and improving data workflows for scalability and efficiency.
- Staying current with data engineering and cloud technology trends to continually improve practices.
About You
In order to be a successful applicant you will bring solid technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement.
You will also have:
- A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience building and supporting data platforms in Azure Databricks.
- Proficiency in Python, Scala, or Java, and experience working with cloud SaaS data sources.
- Strong understanding of ETL processes and data warehousing principles.
- Familiarity with data governance and security best practices.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills, with a focus on detail and collaboration.
Benefits
- Be part of a high-impact, purpose-driven team.
- Contribute to Victoria’s clean energy future.
- Work on a modern, cloud-first data platform.
- Engage with cutting-edge technologies and tools.
- Located in Melbourne CBD with flexible work options, 2 days' work from home
- Strong emphasis on collaboration, learning, and career growth.
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). We are experiencing a large number of applications currently, please apply directly to the job advert, emails may be missed or not receive a reply. Helena.Patterson@davidsonwp.com, reference JN -062025-40594. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com
