Data Engineer
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In this role youll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to design build and optimise scalable data solutions that drive performance innovation and operational excellence. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who combines strong technical expertise with business acumen and a passion for turning data into actionable insights.
Location: Collins Street Melbourne (Hybrid)
Work type: Permanent
Requirements: Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency desirable
About the Role
- Design build and maintain data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric (Data Factory Lakehouse Notebooks)
- Develop and optimise Delta tables for reporting and analytics
- Build data transformation workflows using Python and Spark SQL
- Implement robust data engineering patterns (incremental loads merges validation)
- Optimise datasets for Power BI (semantic models Direct Lake)
- Monitor pipeline performance data quality and reliability
- Support CI/CD practices (Git integration deployment pipelines)
- Manage Fabric capacity and performance optimisation
- Implement and maintain data security (RLS workspace permissions OneLake)
- Document solutions standards and operational runbooks
About you
Youre a passionate data engineer who thrives in a collaborative fast-paced environment. Youre comfortable working across complex data ecosystems and enjoy solving business problems using modern data technologies.
- 35 years in data engineering
- Proven experience building end-to-end data pipelines and enterprise data models
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric or Azure data technologies (Synapse Data Factory Databricks)
- Strong knowledge of Delta Lake and medallion architecture
- Experience supporting Power BI optimisation and migration projects
Skills and qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science IT Data Engineering or related field
- Microsoft certifications highly regarded:
DP-700 (Fabric Data Engineer Associate)
DP-900 (Azure Data Fundamentals)
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to work across multiple business units in a complex environment
- Passion for building scalable analytics solutions
- Advocacy for data-driven decision-making
- Resilience and adaptability in evolving environments
About Service Stream
Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australias essential service networks across telecommunications utilities transport defence and social infrastructure. We keep communities connectedand were proud of the work we do.
Why youll like working here
- Flexible working: genuine flexibility options available.
- Growth: national career pathways across multiple business units.
- Discounts: retail partners including Woolworths Airbnb JB Hi-Fi Bupa and more.
- Paid leave: parental cultural community service study volunteering and purchased leave.
- Inclusive culture: we value diversity inclusion and celebrate excellence.
How to apply
Click Apply to submit your application. Youll be prompted to create a profile in our recruitment system.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples people with disability or neurodivergence members of the LGBTIQA community Veterans and people from all backgrounds.
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How to Apply
If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.
Required Experience:
IC