AddressThe Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it’s like to trade the world’s markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech, we’re digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade.
We thrive on progress – for our clients and for ourselves. Our organizational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global, and results-focused. You’ll find our 350+ team currently across 9 locations and time zones.
The Role
Our technology team thrives on inclusivity and collaboration, believing that diverse perspectives lead to great solutions. We foster a culture that champions individual growth, professional development, and work-life harmony. We're invested in your success and dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. We encourage our team to bring challenge thinking and fresh ideas to the table and our Agile approach empowers us to focus on outcomes. When we hire someone its because they are bring the skills, attitude and experience we're looking for....so we let you do what you are best at! Join us and be part of a community that's passionate about harnessing technology's potential to drive market-leading solutions for our clients. Elevate your career in an environment where your ideas matter, your growth is nurtured, and your potential is limitless.
We are a data-driven business and data is integral to everything we do. We build and manage highly available data processing systems and pipelines that feed large volumes of data, at high speed, to business-critical operations. To ensure efficient and scalable growth, we are looking for an experienced Data Engineering Team Lead to join our Data Engineering team in Melbourne to lead a team of Data Engineers and drive innovation in our data platforms. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Services in Melbourne, Australia, you will be responsible for recording, collating, and aggregating trading and user behavior, and presenting this information to both internal stakeholders and third-party services.
You will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our data platforms, and will have the opportunity to demonstrate your technical expertise and leadership skills. You will be responsible for supporting the professional development of your team, mentoring them to achieve their full potential, and fostering a supportive and technically progressive work environment.
Your key focus will be to equip your team with the tools, knowledge, and skills necessary to face the challenges posed by the rapidly evolving world of technology. You will encourage them to be flexible, agile in their thinking, and innovative in their approach to solving complex problems for the business.
If you have a passion for technology and looking for an opportunity to unleash your leadership potential, don't miss this chance to grow and excel in your career.
As our Data Engineering Team Lead, you will be responsible for:
- Maintaining and improving existing data infrastructure and data processing systems
- Liaising with project stakeholders to provide advice, document, and create solutions and communicate delivery milestones
- Providing technical leadership and guidance to team members and the wider development team group
- Ensuring a high level of quality of delivered software through coding standards and continuous integration monitoring systems • Ensuring an appropriate level of data source performance and reliability for internal customers
- Leading initiatives targeted at improving the team’s software development practices
- Working with the Head of Enterprise Systems on Data Engineering team goals aligned with the wider Corporate and IT group’s goals
About You:
- Solid experience and knowledge in both functional and object-oriented languages
- Experienced in delivering software by using test-driven development practices
- A deep understanding of Data Engineering and distributed computing problems, patterns, systems and tools
- Practical experience with AWS Cloud and infrastructure-as-code
- Knowledgeable in the alternative data formats and data types available and their advantages and disadvantages
- Solid understanding of differing enterprise data architectures and relevant concepts such as data lakes, data marts and constituent technology offering
- Good working knowledge of Apache Kafka or related technologies
- AWS services related to Data Engineering
- Docker and related container-orchestration technologies (e.g. Kubernetes/AWS EKS)
- Current and appropriate working rights in Australia
Why you will enjoy working with us:
- Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
- Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year, in addition to hybrid working as standard
- Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
- 15 weeks paid primary carers parental leave & 4 weeks paid secondary carers leave
- 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
- Frequent events and celebrations including a standard weekly social
- Beautifully renovated large office at Collins Square - 727 Collins Street, Melbourne
- Best in class end of trip facilities including bicycle parking, change rooms & showers
- A full stocked kitchen, onsite coffee machines with locally sourced coffee beans (this is Melbourne after all) and curated specialty teas
More about Pepperstone
We’re a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. To learn even more visit Pepperstonecareers.com and www.linkedin.com/company/pepperstone/
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Pepperstone is an equal opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.
“We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we respond to every applicant”.
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Note to external agencies: While we appreciate the efforts of external recruitment agencies, we prefer to engage directly with applicants for this opportunity.
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