We're on a mission to bring new and uplifting experiences to our guests, transforming flying from simply 'nice', to something wonderful.
Like any good mission, this one starts with our people.
Which is why we encourage our team to embody the fun, laid back, authentic spirit we've become famous for. Because when they're free to be themselves, they're better able to own their personal responsibilities and go the extra mile to help our guests.
Job Overview
Work type :
Full-Time (Permanent)
Location : Australia Wide
Job type : Data & Analytics
Step into an exhilarating journey with Velocity Frequent Flyer Virgin Australia’s award-winning loyalty program. We make rewards fast and meaningful – from dream holidays and upgrades to retail, fuel, and everyday perks.
Velocity is all about smart, simple, and speedy rewards. As part of our vibrant team, you’ll help deliver unforgettable value to millions of Australians — all while enjoying the perks of working for one of the country’s most loved travel brands.
What you’ll be doing
The Senior Data Engineer will play a key role in a growing team to unlock value from our data, enable rich data-driven customer experiences, and drive measurement and insights to help Virgin Australia become the most loved airline in Australia.
- Drive our analytical engineering transformation, including the adoption of new capabilities within our Databricks platform, uplifting analytical data models, increasing automation, and growing data value — all while maintaining a strong focus on data reliability, governance, and security.
- Enable customer and commercial insights through shared analytical data products that underpin dashboards, self-service analytics, advanced analytics, and data science.
- Mentoring and collaboration with other Data Engineers in the team.
- Lead the execution of our Analytics Engineering Roadmap, partnering with Technology and Data Platform teams to advance enterprise capabilities.
- Contribute to new revenue initiatives across Virgin Australia, Velocity Frequent Flyer, and our commercial partners.
You’ll be great in this role if you have
8–10 years of experience developing analytical solutions within large relational database environments5+ years working with complex customer data and building data solutions that solve real business problems3+ years’ experience with event and customer interaction data and / or streaming sourcesDemonstrable experience in customer data on large data platform (Relational Database or Cloud Analytics Platform) platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, GCP, AWS, or Azure (strongly preferred)Proven experience building data products, integrating diverse data sources, automating processes, and solving complex data problemsA proactive team player with strong data warehousing & data visualization fundamentals.Hands on experience in SQL & Python implementing end-to-end ETL processes.Strong communication skills — able to translate data insights into clear, actionable business outcomesA collaborative mindset and the ability to influence and lead across distributed teams, even outside of formal reporting structuresWhat you’ll get from us :
We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to) :
Heavily discounted air travel for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)Flexible working arrangements (including work hours and work from home)Discounts on travel insurance, car hire, accommodation and experiences worldwideHospitality, retail, technology, beauty services and wellness discountsWellness support, including the Converge digital wellbeing platformA comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, which offers confidential coaching and support from qualified professionals for all aspects of life – physical, mental, social and financialDress for Your Day – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever is appropriate for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of youFlexible working arrangements and periodic work travelEquality rules :
We’re all individuals. We love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.
Ready to apply? We’re ready to hear from you. Apply now.
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