Data Engineer

Our client is a leading organisation operating within the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector that is continuing to invest heavily in its enterprise data and analytics capability.

As part of a broader cloud and data transformation journey, they are seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer to help deliver scalable, secure and high-performing data solutions that support critical business operations, regulatory requirements and customer-focused initiatives.

This is an opportunity to join a growing data function working at the forefront of modern cloud, analytics and governance technologies.

About the Role

As an AWS Data Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building and supporting enterprise-grade data platforms across AWS and Microsoft Fabric. Working within a complex and highly regulated environment, you will help deliver trusted data solutions that underpin reporting, analytics, operational decision-making and digital transformation programs.

The role combines platform engineering, cloud data development and production support, offering exposure to both strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable data pipelines across AWS and Microsoft Fabric.
• Develop efficient ingestion, transformation and orchestration processes for a wide range of data sources.
• Build and maintain modern Lakehouse and Data Warehouse solutions.
• Enable integration of data from databases, cloud applications, APIs and third-party platforms.
• Deliver high-quality, trusted datasets for analytics, reporting and business intelligence initiatives.

AWS Data Services

• Leverage AWS technologies including S3, Glue, Lambda, Athena, Redshift, EMR and CloudWatch.
• Monitor and optimise platform performance, scalability and operational efficiency.
• Support the ongoing enhancement of cloud-based data capabilities.
• Maintain secure and reliable data environments aligned to enterprise standards.

Microsoft Fabric

• Support and enhance Microsoft Fabric capabilities including Data Factory, Dataflows Gen2, OneLake, Lakehouses and Warehouses.
• Troubleshoot data pipeline failures and data quality issues.
• Monitor platform usage and recommend performance improvements.
• Support production and non-production environments to ensure platform stability.

Governance & Data Management

• Contribute to data governance initiatives including metadata, lineage and cataloguing activities.
• Support enterprise data security and access management controls.
• Assist with compliance obligations and regulatory requirements.
• Work with governance technologies such as Microsoft Purview.

Operational Support

• Participate in incident, problem and change management processes.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable improvements.
• Create and maintain operational documentation and support procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the data platform.

The Successful Candidate

You will be a technically strong Data Engineer with experience delivering cloud-based data solutions within large and complex enterprise environments. Exposure to financial services, banking or other regulated industries will be highly regarded.

• 5+ years of Data Engineering experience.
• Strong hands-on AWS data platform experience.
• Experience working with Microsoft Fabric and modern analytics platforms.
• Advanced SQL development and optimisation capability.
• Experience designing and supporting ETL/ELT solutions.
• Sound understanding of data modelling and data warehousing principles.
• Experience working with large-scale structured and semi-structured datasets.
• Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
• Experience within Banking, Financial Services or Insurance environments.
• Microsoft Purview exposure.
• Knowledge of data governance and compliance frameworks.
• DevOps and CI/CD experience.
• Infrastructure as Code exposure using Terraform and/or CloudFormation.
• Experience supporting enterprise Data & Analytics functions.

Certifications (Highly Regarded)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
• Microsoft Fabric Certification.

What's on Offer

• Join a major organisation within the BFSI sector.
• Work on large-scale cloud and data transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to both AWS and Microsoft Fabric technologies.
• Collaborative and high-performing Data & Analytics team.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Permanent opportunity based in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.
• Strong career progression and long-term development opportunities.