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About the role: Data Engineer – Data Governance Tool Implementation (12 month contract)

Reporting to the Data Governance Leader, the Data Engineer will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering the implementation of the Soda platform, ensuring it is robust, scalable, and aligned with organisational data quality objectives. Responsibilities include:

• Design, build, and deploy robust data quality checks and monitoring pipelines using the Soda platform within AWS cloud services.
• Develop and maintain Python-based automation scripts to support the integration and scaling of Soda across diverse data sources.
• Collaborate with Data Analysts, Engineers, and Governance teams to define and implement data quality rules and expectations.
• Ensure seamless integration of Soda with AWS-native tools such as S3, Glue, Redshift, and Lambda.
• Contribute to documentation, testing, and user training to support adoption and long-term maintainability of the Soda platform. 

Be Impactful when you are applying:

You are a hands-on Data Engineer with a strong background in Python development and experience working in cloud-native environments, particularly AWS. You will also have some of the following competencies;

• Tertiary Qualification in computer science, information technology, business systems or other relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent significant practical experience.
• Extensive experience in building Data Engineering pipeline as well as exposure to Cloud Data Platforms (Strong proficiency in Python is essential)
• Knowledge of cloud data systems and products and experience in delivery of cloud data projects (preferably AWS)
• Proven experience working with data cataloging platforms, particularly Alation, to drive data governance, discoverability, and collaboration across enterprise data assets.

• Extensive stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Experience working in Energy/Utilities or similar complex corporate environment

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to ‘light the way’ towards your next career move, click the 'Apply’ button to submit a confidential application. 

Why Us:

At EnergyAustralia, we are committed to providing an inclusive culture so our employees can bring their whole selves to work and have a sense of belonging. As an employee you can enjoy such benefits as:

• Hybrid working environment, that promotes flexibility
• Excellent company culture, down-to-earth and friendly organisation - be authentic, bring your whole self to work!
• State-of-the-art Melbourne office, stunning views only 3-4 minute walk from Southern Cross station
• Onsite Tech Bar

We’re committed to providing an inclusive culture so our employees can bring their whole selves to work and have a sense of belonging. From our PRISM network that creates a positive culture for LGBTQ+ employees to our Reconciliation Action Plan that has commitments to strengthen relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations, it’s a workplace where everyone’s welcome.