Senior Data Engineer

About the role We are currently seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join the Digital Services team.As Senior Data Engineer you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining data pipeline architecture, data models, data stores and data infrastructure. As a technical leader, you will ensure that the Data Engineering team adheres to architectural standards and best practices. This role will be based within the Essential Energy footprint with the ability to work from home in a hybrid work environment. About You You will have several years of experience in a Data Engineering role with a demonstrated expertise in data integration, cleansing, modelling, warehousing and pipelining. In addition, you will have: Proficiency in Azure data technologies, including Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse Analytics Strong understanding of data modelling techniques like Kimball and Data Vault 2.0 Proficiency in ETL/ELT, SQL, Python, database design, distributed computing and cloud architecture Leadership skills to drive technical initiatives and mentor junior engineers Excellent problem solving, communication, collaboration and technical writing skillsRequird Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering or demonstrated capability through past employment experience and/or relevant qualifications.DesirableCertifications in Azure, Databricks or Data EngineeringWhy Essential Energy We offer competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience and 11% Superannuation. For information on our employee benefits (such as Fitness Passport, Apple, JB Hi-Fi and Dell Employee Purchase Programs and 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers) please visit our careers website. We are proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women. We're a business with a huge range of operational and corporate roles aimed at connecting our communities. As a pivotal player in the energy future of NSW and the country - we cover 95% of NSW and parts of southern QLD - we are an organisation with a wider variety of roles than you may first think. Whether you want to work remotely, in a coastal region or rurally, we will invest in you, develop you and help you shape a career in energy that will give you future opportunities you may never have realised in a sector where there is so much to explore. For further information please contact Niasha Bazghaleh, Business Improvement Data Lead, on 0412 281 125. Applications close on Sunday 28 January 2024 at 11:55 pm Passionate people. Global thinking. Regional heart. Building a better energy future. Essential Energy is committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applicants to apply regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As an organisation, our aim is to champion inclusivity in the workplace and celebrate the difference in all our employees.