Data Engineer

Responsibilities

The role involves building, testing, and implementing data pipelines using Azure services and PySpark frameworks to support analytics and reporting. Additionally, the engineer will provide mentorship to junior team members and ensure the stability and scalability of the Data and Insights platform.

Requirements

Candidates must have extensive experience in a complex data environment with hands-on proficiency in Azure Cloud Services and Azure Data Services. Advanced knowledge of SQL, PySpark, and Python is required, along with experience in Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

• Azure Data Factory
• Azure Databricks
• Azure SQL Server
• Azure Storage
• PySpark
• Python
• SQL
• Azure DevOps
• Git
• Azure Pipelines
• Power BI
• PowerShell
• ETL
• ELT
• Data engineering
• Data pipeline design

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Special leave provisions
• Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements
• Employee banking benefits
• Discounted insurances
• Career development opportunities
• Ongoing training, coaching and support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid volunteering days

About this role

About the role 

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced data engineer to join our
Data and Insights team. This role will play a pivotal role in for the ongoing
administration and improvement of the Data and Insight platform, ensuring its
stability, scalability, and security, building data pipelines for Analytics and
Reporting use cases.

Key Responsibilities:

* Development and enhancement of in-house frameworks on PySpark to promote
standardized implementations and re-use.
* Provide mentorship and upskilling to junior team members and the broader
analytics community.
* Liaise and build quality relationships with internal & external stakeholders
to deliver high quality data driven solution deliverables.
* Exploratory Data analysis and end-to-end data engineering solution design
* Build, Test ETL / ELT & Implement data pipelines using Azure Data Framework,
Azure Databricks, other Azure services & Python/PySpark frameworks.
* Delivery of quality solutions on time using best practices for automated
testing, documentation, Azure DevOps services Git and Azure pipelines.
* Monitoring Support Data and Insights Platform batch operations.

About you 

You are the go-to expert in crafting, implementing, and sustaining resilient
data processing pipelines. Your role is pivotal in guaranteeing the
effectiveness, precision, and scalability of our data infrastructure, impacting
not only the Data and Insights team but also extending across the entire
organization. 

Knowledge and Experience:

* Extensive experience in a similar role working within a complex data
environment.
* Hands-on experience with Azure Cloud Services
* Proficiency in usage of Azure Data Services (particularly Azure Databricks,
Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Server, Azure Storage)
* Advanced knowledge and experience in SQL, PySpark, Python
* Experience with Azure DevOps Git and Azure Pipelines and expertise with Power
BI and PowerShell

Who are we? 

It's an exciting time to join our organisation! On 1 March 2023, two of
Australia's most successful member-owned banking organisations merged to form
People First Bank – powered by Heritage and People's Choice.  We are Australia's
leading mutual banking organisation and a genuine, member-owned alternative to
the major banks. 

We exist to create a better future for our members and the communities in which
they live. 

We are 100% member owned, with approximately 720,000 members and 1,900
employees. We have dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, and 95 branches
across South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern
Territory, trading under two brands, Heritage Bank and People's Choice. 

When you come to work with us, you'll be joining a team of inclusive, friendly,
and motivated employees who value making a difference every day for our members,
community, and the planet. We are committed to creating an outstanding working
environment where you feel supported, can continue to develop and are proud
advocates of our members and our business.  

Benefits of working for us  

We believe the little extras can make a big difference in supporting your
success. That's why we offer great incentives and benefits including: 

Extensive range of financial and lifestyle benefits, including (but not limited
to): 

* Paid parental leave and special leave provisions 
* Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements
* Employee banking benefits and discounted insurances 
* Career development opportunities, and ongoing training, coaching and support 
* A dedicated Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to access in
times of need 
* Paid volunteering days and access to a diverse range of community and
charitable initiatives 

If you are ready to join a supportive team who are passionate about the work
they do and the results they achieve, then apply now.

If this sounds like you, then this is the next step in your career. Click
'Apply' now and submit your application, including a cover letter and current
resume at the earliest.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support candidate requests for
adjustments to enable everyone to equitably participate in our selection
process. 

About People First Bank

Financial Services · 1,001-5,000 employees · headquartered in Adelaide, South Australia · founded 1875