Data Engineer
Summary
Design and build scalable cloud data pipelines and platforms to power analytics and AI across Serco’s operations in Australia and Asia Pacific.
As a Senior Data Engineer within Serco’s DTS Products & Digital Capability team, you will design and deliver scalable, secure and high‑performing data solutions that enable better decisions across Serco’s Australian and Asia Pacific operations.
Location: Sydney. Full‑time Permanent role.
Key Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining scalable, resilient ETL/ELT pipelines using modern cloud technologies.
- Designing and implementing secure, high‑performing data platforms and APIs.
- Leading end‑to‑end delivery of enterprise data solutions from design through deployment.
- Improving data quality, monitoring, automation and platform reliability across the data landscape.
- Mentoring engineers while promoting engineering standards and continuous improvement.
- Driving optimisation of cloud infrastructure, CI/CD practices and data platform performance.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience designing and delivering enterprise‑scale data engineering solutions.
- Strong expertise in Python, SQL and distributed data processing frameworks.
- Experience with cloud data platforms, DataOps practices and Infrastructure as Code.
- The ability to collaborate with architects, product managers and technical stakeholders to solve complex problems.
- A passion for mentoring others and driving engineering best practice.
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Data Science or a related discipline, with relevant cloud certifications highly regarded.
- A collaborative team player who is supportive, engaged and contributes positively to the team.
- A curiosity to expand data solutions for Enterprise AI solutions.
Preference
Preference for Australian Citizens to support current and future business requirements.
Benefits
- Hybrid working that supports work‑life balance.
- Career development and professional certification support.
- Opportunities to work with modern cloud and data technologies.
- Inclusive and collaborative team culture.
- Long‑term career opportunities across Serco’s global business.
EEO Statement
We seek and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and cultures. Serco is an equal opportunity employer.