Senior Data Engineer

Job Title : Senior Data Engineer – Azure Platform

Location : Melbourne (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)

Type : Full-time | Permanent

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to lead the design and delivery of modern data solutions using the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. This role involves full lifecycle development, from architecture through to deployment and optimisation. You will play a key role in enabling scalable, high-performing analytics and reporting solutions across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Azure Storage

Build, test, deploy, and optimise Power BI / Fabric models and reports end-to-end

Design and maintain robust data models that enable high-quality reporting and analytics

Write and tune complex SQL queries and stored procedures using Microsoft SQL Server

Implement CI / CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and apply engineering best practices (testing, version control, monitoring)

Work collaboratively with analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders

Ensure data integrity, governance, and compliance standards are upheld

Core Requirements

Strong SQL skills (MSSQL), including advanced query development and performance tuning

Proven experience in data model design for business intelligence and analytics

Deep hands-on expertise with the Azure Data Platform, including Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Azure Storage, and Azure DevOps

Extensive experience across the full Power BI / Fabric lifecycle, including data modelling, DAX, report development, testing, deployment, and performance monitoring

Desirable Experience

Experience with Lakehouse architecture or Delta Lake

Exposure to event-driven systems such as Kafka or Event Grid

Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep

Background in the retail or consumer analytics domain

Understanding of data security, masking, and privacy best practices

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At Randstad Digital, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.