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Lead Data Engineer

Talenza
Sydney Full-day Full-time

Description:

Job Title: Lead Data Engineer - PySpark & Data Ingestion
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Salary: $190,000 + Super
Industry: Financial Services
Type: Full-time | Hybrid Working Environment

Your Impact

We're looking for a skilled Lead Data Engineer to join our Information Security team and play a key role in delivering and supporting our Security Insights platform powered by Palantir . You'll be at the heart of a critical function-designing, implementing, and operating data pipelines that secure and strengthen our organisation's future.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Transform unstructured datasets into consumable formats using PySpark/Python or Apache Spark (Java/Scala considered too).
  • Ingest data from diverse sources (REST APIs, SFTP, Bash, SQL) while managing network connectivity, firewalls, and proxies in Linux environments.
  • ⚙️ Design and optimise data pipelines in distributed systems, using smart techniques like pagination, partitioning, and broadcasting .
  • Improve operations and CI/CD processes while working within Agile/Scrum and tools like Jira and ServiceNow .
  • Act as a Tech Lead / 2IC , owning stakeholder engagement and promoting strong data governance and management practices.

What You'll Bring

  • ✅ Deep hands-on experience with PySpark , Python , and distributed data systems.
  • Strong background working with data ingestion pipelines and security-aware architectures.
  • Confidence working in Linux environments with system-level integrations.
  • Experience with ITSM , CI/CD pipelines, and Agile delivery practices.
  • Passion for data quality , ownership , and stakeholder engagement.

Nice to Have (But Not a Dealbreaker!)

  • ️ Experience with data governance , access control , and master data management .
  • Familiarity with multi-tenant data lake platforms like Databricks , Snowflake , or Cloudera .

Why You'll Love It Here ❤️

  • ️ Be part of a 200+ year legacy, focused on building better futures.
  • Grow your career in a secure, innovative, and supportive environment.
  • ‍‍‍ Enjoy flexible working , paid parental leave , and ongoing super contributions during extended leave.
  • Join a purpose-driven team with a strong can-do culture and endless learning opportunities.

Ready to turn big data into big impact? Apply now and help shape the future of secure, data-driven decision-making!

1 May 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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