Senior Data Engineer (Azure)

Senior Data Engineer (Azure)

Your new role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in the Microsoft Azure Data Platform to deliver high-impact data solutions that empower the business to make data-driven decisions.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with strong problem-solving skills, solid architectural understanding, and proven experience building scalable, governed data and BI solutions to deliver reliable data models and meaningful business insights.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Design and build scalable data models — design and develop well-structured facts, dimensions, and semantic layers using PySpark, Synapse, Fabric Lakehouse/Warehouse, and Power BI, ensuring alignment with business and analytical requirements.

  • Develop ingestion and transformation pipelines — design and implement end-to-end data ingestion frameworks in Synapse Pipelines and Data Factory to source data from APIs, databases, and files. Build efficient ELT frameworks in Synapse and Fabric to integrate and transform large, complex datasets.

  • Design and deliver BI and analytics solutions — create Power BI models and reports that enable trusted analytics and actionable insights.

  • Optimize and govern — ensure high performance, cost efficiency, and data quality across Spark, SQL, and Fabric workloads through effective design and governance practices.

  • Collaborate and lead — partner with architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to design end-to-end data products, while mentoring engineers and promoting best practices in data design and delivery.

    Selection Criteria:

  • 5 years+ experience working in Analytics or data warehousing environments

  • Expert in data warehousing, data modelling, and end-to-end business intelligence solutions using Power BI, SQL, DAX.

  • Expert level knowledge in PySpark, SQL. Hands-on Synapse, Fabric (Spark + Pipelines).

  • Strong background in lakehouses, data platform frameworks and data mesh architecture

  • Experience with Azure Devops, branching and pipelines

  • Experience delivering data solutions in projects with big data volumes

  • Experience applying AI/LLMs to data engineering (nice to have)

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Contract
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
NSW - Sydney CBD
Specialism
Data & Advanced Analytics
Ref:
3000599

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Philip Beacom, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sydney
Level 14, Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square

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