Senior Engineer - Data Modernisation (Sydney or Melbourne Based)
Core
Lead a squad to modernize enterprise data engineering capabilities, shifting from legacy Teradata/batch solutions to governed Azure-based platforms (ADAPT/UFW) and AI-assisted engineering.
Role type
Senior hands-on data engineering leader / Squad Lead
Builds
Governed data pipelines, reusable engineering frameworks, and modern data products for Westpac's enterprise
Domain
Banking / Cloud Data Engineering (Azure)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Data engineering, Azure Synapse, Spark, DevOps, CI/CD, Engineering automation, Stakeholder management, Coaching
Preferred skills
ADAPT platform, Unified Framework (UFW), Teradata modernization, Enterprise Batch Integration Platform (EBIP), Sterling, Snowflake, AMP, GitHub Copilot, AI agents
Technologies
Azure, ADAPT, UFW, Teradata, Spark, Synapse, GitHub Copilot, AMP, Snowflake
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate a squad delivering engineering modernization; Guide designs and code quality for ADAPT/UFW; Accelerate reusable pipeline patterns; Modernize legacy Teradata and batch solutions; Champion AI-assisted engineering and automation; Coach engineers and partner with Product Owners/Chief Engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities