Job Title: Senior Data Engineer – Azure Platform
Location: Melbourne (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)
Type: Full-time | Permanent
Overview
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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to lead the design and delivery of modern data solutions using the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. This role involves full lifecycle development, from architecture through to deployment and optimisation. You will play a key role in enabling scalable, high-performing analytics and reporting solutions across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Azure Storage
Build, test, deploy, and optimise Power BI/Fabric models and reports end-to-end
Design and maintain robust data models that enable high-quality reporting and analytics
Write and tune complex SQL queries and stored procedures using Microsoft SQL Server
Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and apply engineering best practices (testing, version control, monitoring)
Work collaboratively with analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders
Ensure data integrity, governance, and compliance standards are upheld
Core Requirements
Strong SQL skills (MSSQL), including advanced query development and performance tuning
Proven experience in data model design for business intelligence and analytics
Deep hands-on expertise with the Azure Data Platform, including Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Azure Storage, and Azure DevOps
Extensive experience across the full Power BI/Fabric lifecycle, including data modelling, DAX, report development, testing, deployment, and performance monitoring
Desirable Experience
Experience with Lakehouse architecture or Delta Lake
Exposure to event-driven systems such as Kafka or Event Grid
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep
Background in the retail or consumer analytics domain
Understanding of data security, masking, and privacy best practices
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