Data Engineering Jobs in Australia
There are 1,694 open Data Engineering jobs in Australia on freehire right now. 607 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are data-pipelines, cloud and analytics.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD | year | A$131,693 | A$150,000 | A$170,000 | 49 |
| AUD | day | A$856 | A$1,000 | A$1,070 | 16 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- data-pipelines 46%
- cloud 45%
- analytics 44%
- sql 42%
- data-engineering 41%
- python 34%
- azure 31%
- data-quality 29%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 259 · 15%
- Onsite 30 · 2%
- Remote 18 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 14% of the 93 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 559
- Lead 231
- Principal 39
- Staff 35
- Middle 27
- C-level 13
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 186
- 501-1000 employees 97
- 51-200 employees 35
- 11-50 employees 16
- 201-500 employees 5
- 1-10 employees 3
Senior Informatica Engineer for Data Platform Snowflake
The Senior Informatica Engineer will design and build data pipelines using Informatica IDMC/IICS and Snowflake to support enterprise data platforms. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to transform large-scale data into actionable business insights.
Senior Backend Engineer - Python/AWS Data Platform
Design, build, and operate backend systems for a next-generation data platform using Python and AWS, owning async processing, APIs, and data stores in a hybrid Sydney CBD role.
Head of Data Platform Strategy & Engineering
The Chief Engineer, Data Platforms will lead the strategic technical direction for Westpac's data ecosystem, overseeing the design of Lakehouse and data warehouse architectures. The role focuses on driving large-scale migrations, optimizing performance and cost, and implementing DevSecOps practices.
Senior Data Platform & Software Engineering Lead
Lead data and software engineering for Sydney Metro's large transport infrastructure program, driving the enterprise data platform and enabling reporting and analytics.
Senior Data Engineer/Architect (Health Manager Level 3) - District Wide Services
Senior Data Engineer/Architect designing, building, and maintaining data architecture and BI solutions for NSW Health's Sydney Local Health District, working with cloud data infrastructure, SQL, and Python.
Chief Architect - Data Engineering (Databricks Practice)
Chief Architect leading a Databricks practice at a tech consultancy—designing Lakehouse platforms, owning enterprise architecture, leading large-scale cloud/data migrations, and mentoring engineering teams across APAC, with hands-on Spark work.
Cloud Data Engineer — SQL, AWS & ETL Expert
Design and build scalable cloud-native data solutions, ETL/ELT pipelines, and governed data platforms using SQL, AWS services, Python/PySpark, and CI/CD practices.
Data Engineering & Analytics Leader — AI-Driven Pipelines
Lead data engineering and reporting at IAG, building scalable data pipelines and products using SQL, DBT, Tableau, and AI-driven approaches in a hybrid role on Australia's East Coast.
Senior Cloud Data Engineer - AWS Modernisation & Migration
Modernize a legacy SQL Server platform into AWS-native data capabilities—designing, building, and optimizing cloud data solutions and migrating databases, ETL, reporting, and analytics workloads using SQL and AWS services.
Senior Data Engineer - Azure, Databricks & AI Platform Lead
Design and lead enterprise data and AI platforms on Azure and Databricks, building scalable data pipelines, implementing CI/CD, and mentoring teams to support analytics and ML initiatives.
Senior Real-Time Data Platform Engineer
The Senior Data Engineer will lead the design and implementation of a real-time event-streaming platform using Kafka, Flink, and ClickHouse. The role involves managing end-to-end data pipelines and establishing observability and quality standards for analytics-ready datasets in BigQuery.
Azure Data Platform Engineer (Lakehouse & AI)
The Azure Data Platform Engineer will design and build scalable data pipelines, lakehouse solutions, and data models using Azure and Fabric. The role involves collaborating with data scientists and stakeholders to deliver data-driven outcomes within a hybrid work environment.
Senior Data Engineer - SQL & ETL Lead (Hybrid)
The Senior Data Engineer will lead the delivery of a government data warehouse platform, focusing on SQL development, ETL processes, and data modeling. This role provides technical leadership and oversight for data design and implementation within an enterprise environment.
Data Engineer - AI-Driven BigQuery Pipelines (GCP)
The Data Engineer will design and build resilient data pipelines, APIs, and scalable data products using GCP technologies to support AI initiatives. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders and applying DevOps practices within an Agile environment.
Azure Databricks Data Engineer | Spark & Lakehouse Champion
The Azure Data Engineer will design and optimize scalable data pipelines using Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Synapse. The role involves managing Spark workloads and collaborating with analytics teams to ensure efficient data governance.
Senior Data Engineer — Hybrid Cloud Data & AI
Senior Data Engineer designing and building cloud-native data platforms with batch and real-time pipelines, AI-powered data products, and governance-focused architectures on AWS and Azure for Australian clients.