Data Engineer (AWS) - Sydney

Data Engineer (AWS) Sydney | Hybrid | 12 Month FTC We're partnering with a well-established Australian organisation undertaking a major transformation of its cloud data platform. As part of a growing data and engineering team, you'll play a key role in designing, building and maintaining scalable data solutions that support analytics, reporting and business-critical decision making. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level Data Engineer looking to work on modern AWS technologies, collaborate with experienced engineers and contribute to the evolution of a cloud-first data platform. What You'll Be Doing • Design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines on AWS. • Develop and optimise ETL/ELT processes for structured and unstructured data. • Build reliable, secure and high-performing data solutions. • Integrate data from multiple internal and external sources. • Support data modelling and data warehousing initiatives. • Monitor pipeline performance and troubleshoot production issues. • Work closely with Data Engineers, Analysts, Architects and business stakeholders. • Contribute to best practices around automation, testing and CI/CD. What We're Looking For • 3-6 years' experience as a Data Engineer. • Strong hands-on AWS experience. • Experience building and maintaining cloud-based data pipelines. • Strong SQL skills with experience optimising complex queries. • Experience with Python for data engineering and automation. • Exposure to modern ETL/ELT frameworks. • Experience working with data lakes and/or cloud data warehouses. • Understanding of data modelling and data quality principles. • Experience using Git and CI/CD practices. • Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset. Nice to Have • Experience with AWS Glue. • Experience with Amazon Redshift. • Experience with Amazon S3. • Exposure to Apache Spark or PySpark. • Experience with Terraform or Infrastructure as Code. • Knowledge of Airflow or similar orchestration tools. • Experience working in Agile delivery teams. Why Join Us? • Work on large-scale cloud and data transformation initiatives. • Modern AWS technology stack. • Collaborative engineering culture with experienced mentors. • Hybrid working environment. • Long-term career growth and learning opportunities. • Competitive salary and employee benefits. Apply now for an immediate review If you're passionate about building modern cloud data platforms and want to work with AWS technologies in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.