Senior Consultant - Data Engineering, Sydney or Melbourne — The Rocks, Sydney

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We are a high growth, agile and multi award winning IT business. We offer a supportive, flexible environment and cater to ambitious career paths. As a Senior Consultant – Data Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in modernising the technological infrastructure by implementing comprehensive analytics and data platforms using Azure and Microsoft Fabric. This is a highly hands-on role, where you will be directly involved in the design, development, and management of data pipelines, ETL processes, and integration with critical business applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, efficient, and innovative data solutions. Key Responsibilities: Technological Modernization: Lead the implementation of an end-to-end analytics and data platform (Databricks/Microsoft Fabric). ETL Development: Develop, maintain, and optimise ETL processes to ingest and process data from various sources, including SQL Server, Salesforce, and other systems, into Azure Fabric's OneLake or Databricks. Data Pipeline & Workflow Management: Create and refine data models, data pipelines, and data processing workflows, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and performance. CI/CD Implementation: Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for data engineering tasks to enhance deployment efficiency, reliability, and maintainability. Data Warehouse & Lake Management: Support, maintain, and optimise data warehouse and data lake solutions, ensuring they meet business requirements and performance standards. Database Administration: Provide database administration services, focusing on data integrity, performance tuning, governance, quality, and security. Collaboration with BI & Data Science: Work closely with data scientists and analysts to automate the distribution of insights and predictions through Power BI and other tools/platforms. Mentorship: Act as a technical mentor to junior team members, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and learning-focused environment. Business Communication: Effectively communicate with various business units to understand their data needs and deliver appropriate, tailored solutions. Continuous Learning: Stay updated with emerging technologies, particularly in AI/ML, and integrate innovative solutions into the data architecture. Desired Skills and Experience: Extensive Hands-on Experience: Proven hands-on experience in ETL development, report development, database design, and administration, with a strong focus on Azure and Microsoft Fabric or Databricks. Data Engineering Expertise: Strong expertise in data modeling, data pipeline development, data integration, database management, and data processing optimization. Azure Data Services Proficiency: Experience with Azure Data Services (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake Storage). Programming Skills: Proficiency in programming languages such as Python CI/CD Experience: Working experience with CI/CD tools and practices, particularly Azure DevOps, for data engineering tasks. Data Governance: Proficient in implementing data governance frameworks and tools (e.g., Microsoft Purview). AI/ML Collaboration: Understanding of machine learning concepts and experience working with data scientists to operationalise ML models. Strong Communication: Excellent communication skills to interact with various business units and understand their data needs. Preferred Qualifications: Education: Advanced degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Certifications: Certifications in Azure or Databricks. (preferred) Cloud Platform Familiarity: Familiarity with other cloud platforms and tools (e.g., AWS, GCP). Why Nexon? At Nexon, we offer more than just a job. We provide a supportive work culture with the following benefits: Tailored Work-Life Harmony: Embrace a personalised work experience with our Hybrid Working model, allowing you to balance professional success with personal well-being. Unlimited Growth Potential: Fuel your career aspirations with endless professional development opportunities, clear advancement pathways, and enticing employee referral bonuses. Your success is our priority. Wellbeing and Belonging: Experience a culture that cares – from Mental and Physical Health initiatives and fun-filled Anniversary Celebrations, to engaging in Community Giving. We prioritise Diversity & Equity, creating an inclusive workforce where everyone thrives. Join Nexon and elevate your career We are seeking motivated professionals passionate about business growth, innovation, and excellence.