We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our team and help drive data solutions on AWS Cloud. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud-based data platforms, data engineering, and analytics, with a passion for building scalable, high-performance data systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines, ETL workflows, and data models.
- Optimize and debug SQL queries, ensuring data accuracy and performance.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into robust solutions.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines for data engineering workflows using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, TeamCity, or Octopus.
- Ensure best practices in data security, DevSecOps, and automation of data ingestion and testing processes.
- Support AI and analytics initiatives by preparing and processing high-quality datasets.
- Work in an Agile environment, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and documentation.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Data Engineer or similar role.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude.
- Sound understanding of data modeling concepts (conceptual, logical, physical).
- Strong SQL skills and familiarity with database design, indexing, and normalization.
- Expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure, especially services like S3, RDS, Redshift, Iceberg, and Glue.
- Experience with Python and Spark programming.
- Familiarity with BI, data warehousing, and ETL tools such as Glue, EMR, or Ab Initio.
- Knowledge of visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau, or QuickSight.
- Experience with test automation and test management tools (e.g., JIRA).
- Understanding of CI/CD, DevSecOps practices, and Agile methodologies.
- Automation skills in areas such as testing, data ingestion, APIs, and file transfers.
- Associate-level cloud certification in data engineering preferred.
- Basic understanding of AI, particularly in data processing and analytics.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering.
Why Join Us?
- Work on large-scale, cloud-based data projects with cutting-edge technologies.
- Collaborate with a talented team of engineers, analysts, and data scientists.
- Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and certification.
- A supportive and innovative environment that values collaboration and excellence.
To apply, please reference job number #272259
To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Aditi Yadav on 02 9464 5530 or email: ayadav@paxus.com.au and quote the above job reference number.
Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.




