Data Engineer

Overview:
Full-time, Fixed Term position
Salary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working
About You
The Data Engineer will have a primary focus on the preparation, maintenance and operation of pipelines that deliver datasets, that form the basis of analysis, dashboards, statistical analysis & modelling and data quality analysis. They will also participate in the delivery of: standards and practices for data architecture and engineering; data system design, development and operation; conceptual, logical and physical data modelling.
The Data Engineer will operate in a delivery squad working with Business Partners, Data Management Analysts, Data Analysts, Data Scientists. The Data Engineer will also be a participating member of a guild that develops Data Architecture and Engineering processes for the Data & Analytics team and other analytics teams.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum:
Proven experience working with multiple data sets and distributed computing tools.
Demonstrated experience in the design, delivery and operation of data sets.
Experience with agile (data) development and operations (DataOps) will be highly regarded.
Experience with cloud approaches and capabilities will be highly regarded.•Ability to design conceptual, logical and physical data models will be highly regarded.
Extensive experience of data transformation languages such as SQL and Python.
Experience with Snowflake, dbt, BitBucket and SageMaker will be highly regarded.
Analytic capability, with the ability to integrate team efforts to achieve goals and overall program activities into the larger organisation.
Strong communication and interactive skills – oral, written, visual.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio
Office of the Chief Data & Analytics Officer supports and enables RMIT’s business strategy by leading and driving the data and analytics agenda for the enterprise. This involves being accountable and responsible for:
Developing and implementing RMIT’s data and analytics strategy and ensuring ongoing alignment with university
Defining requirements and standards for data and analytics technologies to be delivered by Information Technology
Coordinating and governing data management activities for analytics and reporting
Developing and coordinating advanced analytics capabilities to resolve key university challenges
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below
Position Description - Data Engineer
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Applications Close:21 Jan 2024 11.59 pm
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