Data Engineering Specialist

• Join Information Technology at Swinburne University
• Full-time, ongoing position at our Hawthorn campus
• HEW 8 salary + 17% super and staff benefits

About The Role

As the Data Engineering Specialist, you will contribute to the design, development, optimisation, governance and support of Swinburne University’s enterprise data and analytics platform. You will deliver scalable and secure data solutions, develop reusable and metadata-driven data engineering capabilities, and ensure data is trusted, governed and accessible for analytics and decision-making.

The role will support Swinburne's current AWS-based data platform (Redshift, Matillion and associated AWS services) while contributing to the University's future cloud data platform capabilities and modernisation initiatives

Working within the Data Engineering team, you will combine hands-on engineering, platform optimisation, operational support and strategic project delivery. You will also provide technical leadership across data engineering initiatives and contribute to the evolution of the University’s cloud data platform, supporting both current AWS-based environments and future capabilities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate experience in:

• Designing, building and supporting enterprise-scale data platforms and data integration solutions.
• Advanced SQL development skills and strong proficiency in Python and modern data engineering frameworks.
• Designing and implementing reusable, metadata-driven ingestion frameworks.
• Establishing engineering standards, reusable patterns and platform accelerators.
• Working with cloud-based data platforms including AWS and/or Azure.
• Technologies such as Redshift, Databricks, Delta Lake, S3, Glue, Lambda, Athena, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory or similar services.
• Dimensional modelling, data warehousing concepts and supporting analytical data structures.
• Designing and implementing data quality frameworks, automated validation controls and data observability practices.
• Implementing data governance, metadata management, data lineage and information management capabilities.
• Implementing data security controls including data masking, encryption, access management and privacy controls.
• Implementing CI/CD pipelines, DataOps practices and Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, Bicep, CloudFormation or similar technologies.
• Supporting enterprise production data platforms, including operational support, incident management and continuous improvement activities.
• Successfully delivering complex technical initiatives and collaborating effectively with business and technology stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education, training and significant industry experience.
• Relevant cloud certifications (AWS, Azure or Databricks) highly regarded.

About Swinburne University of Technology?

Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

Our Ad Astra strategy is the cornerstone of Swinburne’s bold ambition to lead globally in technology-driven education and research. This strategy positions us to create transformative solutions, empower learners, and partner with industry to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What We Offer You!

• Work your way with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options and generous parental leave to support a balanced lifestyle.?
• Exclusive staff discounts, including discounted Medibank health insurance, 50% off Swinburne courses and other partner offers.
• Swinburne offers 17% super and salary packaging options, including car leasing and extra super contributions.

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To Apply?

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this position.??

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Applications Close: Sunday 28th June 11.00pm.

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

For reasonable adjustment requests - including accessible formats of the position description, application form, or other documents, please contact [email protected] or call +61 3 9214 3550.? Please note: this phone number is for disability and reasonable adjustment enquiries only. General enquiries about the role can also be emailed to [email protected].

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes. As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates. ?

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