Senior Data Engineer

Department for Infrastructure and Transport
Job reference: 586985
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to EveryoneReady to apply your comprehensive knowledge of Data Engineering to solve real-world problems and contribute to decision-making processes that benefit the South Australian community? Join our team as a Senior Data Engineer and explore opportunities for enhancement across multiple projects and teams.The Department for Infrastructure and Transport connects South Australians to keep our State moving. We want every South Australian to easily access the services they want, the transport they rely on and the infrastructure they need.For us, it’s personal. We feel it because we live it. We know the projects and services we work on today must deliver for South Australia’ s future.We value diversity and inclusion and foster an environment of collaboration, flexibility, and support for our people.The Opportunity
The Transport Analytics directorate enables efficient and effective decision making by creating and embedding products that transform how data is managed and used. We lead department analytics capability and partner with customers to deliver analytics solutions and insights. The Data Science and Engineering team designs, builds and maintains data infrastructure platforms, including services to support descriptive through to prescriptive analytics.The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for ensuring successful development, implementation and testing is performed in order to design and develop strong architecture to support insights that inform business decisions across the department.In this dynamic role, you'll lead our talented team in delivering innovative data solutions that meet the ever-evolving needs of our business and customers. From managing complex projects to providing expert advice and collaborating with stakeholders, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact.The Senior Data Engineer leads and coordinates the research, data acquisition and cleansing, development, implementation and maintenance of information and reporting databases, data automation systems and performance metrics to support business decisions.About You
You're a positive and collaborative professional with a strong background in Data Engineering or related fields. You will demonstrate skills and experience in motivating teams and have strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts.As the ideal candidate, you'll bring a wealth of experience in driving significant programs of work and implementing transformative solutions. Your ability to navigate complex technical landscapes and deliver customer-focused services will be invaluable. Additionally, your deep understanding of Data Engineering coupled with your expertise in cloud data platforms and automated ingestion pipelines will drive efficiency and innovation within our organisation and provide a strong base for the provision of expert advice.The successful candidate will demonstrate technical capabilities in Data Engineering with a specific focus creating supportive analytics environments in cloud technologies (e.g. AWS/Azure). They will demonstrate the ability to code effectively and efficiently in languages appropriate to Data Engineering (eg: SQL/Python); advanced analytics and programming skills and strong technical skills in high volume data and data warehousing.Joining our newly established team is an opportunity to be part of something transformative. You'll work alongside a dedicated and supportive team, where your contributions will be valued and recognised. We offer opportunities for growth and development along with the opportunity to work on exciting projects that have a real impact for South Australia. The Department offers flexible work arrangements, a wide variety of learning and development offerings and is located in a brand-new building with great work and leisure facilities available.Requirements
Tertiary qualification or equivalent relevant experience in Data Engineering, Information Technology, computer science, data science, software engineering.Certification in cloud analytics environments is desirable.Special Conditions
A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment in the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years.Multiple vacanciesRemuneration
ASO7 - $106,512 to $115,137 per annumEnquiries
Helena Billington
Director, Transport Analytics
Telephone: (08) 7133 3999
Email: Helena.Billington@sa.gov.auApplication Instructions
Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button.Additional Notes
Applicants are required to submit curriculum vitae and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached role statement.The Transport Analytics Directorate is in a period of high growth and there are multiple vacancies available in this newly established team. Please refer to the ASO6 and MAS3 Data Scientist and Data Engineer roles concurrently advertised for further information (reference: 578677 and 586984).Flexibility Statement
The SA Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and safety is a core value.The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.Applications close: 14/04/2024 9:00 PMFlexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.