Chief Platform Engineer, Data Platforms
Core
Lead the strategic technical direction, design, and evolution of Westpac's Data Platforms ecosystem, including Lakehouse, data warehouses, and data integration.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Platform Engineer (Data Platforms)
Builds
Enterprise-scale data platforms (Lakehouse, data warehouses, integration) and autonomous operations capabilities
Domain
Banking / Data Engineering / Cloud
Required skills
Technical leadership for enterprise data platforms, Cloud computing (Microsoft Synapse, Databricks, Teradata), Engineering strategy and architecture, DevSecOps and SRE practices, Large-scale migration leadership, Platform performance and cost optimization, Agentic automation and AI architecture
Preferred skills
Coaching and mentoring senior engineers, Turning stakeholder needs into platform outcomes, Applying emerging AI to engineering challenges
Technologies
Microsoft Synapse, Databricks, Teradata
Responsibilities
Define platform strategy and roadmaps, Lead technical design for complex programs and large-scale migrations, Drive platform performance, cost, reliability, and security, Set direction for agentic automation, Partner with business and technical stakeholders, Coach and mentor the platform engineering community
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
