Senior Data Engineer

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer to join our Central Functions team based at Remotely, reporting to the Data Engineering Lead.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as hybrid working.

You will be responsible for the design, build and preparation of data platforms and the associated integration from systems of record to facilitate analysis, visualisation and communication of data and analytics. They also will manage key enterprise-wide the ingestion, modelling and operational analytics systems as well as provide advice and coaching on taking evidenced based approaches and undertake detailed analysis of prioritised analytics programs.

The role will interact with business and IT teams and Senior Stakeholders on a regular basis to support them and the broader business by providing guidance on building end to end data solutions to better inform the business and help with their decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

• Development and continuous improvement of enterprise data platform for effective use of analytics and AI solutions - Working with MS Azure, Synapse, Data Fabric
• Design and manage change management of enterprise data stores and data extraction and loading
• Work with user community to ensure agreed frameworks and governance is adhered to
• Maintaining legacy apps - Oracle Data Integrator & Oracle DB
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to develop suitable data solutions in line with the data strategy and governing principles.

About YOU

• Demonstrated experience working as Senior Data Engineer with proven track record of success working on cloud based data platform and projects.
• Significant experience in designing solutions to capture, transform and analyse large and complex data sets. Azure ecosystem (Synapse/Fabric) is a must and nice to have Oracle (ODI) experience.
• Significant experience in designing and maintaining data repositories so as to allow data to be analysed quickly and efficiently within the agreed governance frameworks
• Broad experience with any of the Analytics tools (Tableau, Power BI etc.)
• Experience in designing, implementing, and extending data mart & warehouse solutions and build and maintain solutions that incorporate Machine Learning / AI
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices.
• Experience in managing and leading Data & Analytics Communities of Practice
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain baseline clearance

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes.  If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

Further information regarding security clearances.