Data Engineer

Working at Transurban is different; it’s a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create city-sized solutions—building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads—to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down. 

About the role 
 

We’re seeking a Data Engineer to play a key role in the ongoing development and operation of the Transurban Enterprise data platform.

Join our innovative team in a hands-on Data Engineering role that encompasses a variety of functions, including data solution architecture and development, data profiling, acquisition and preparation, platform performance optimization, and incident troubleshooting and problem management.  
 

As our Data Engineer you’ll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities. It’s meaningful, challenging and exciting work. 

Day-to-day, you will: 
 

• Provide incident and problem resolution for the data platform and seek to continuously improve the performance of the data platform

• Design, implement and maintain ETL processes

• Develop and maintain accurate and optimal detailed design / specifications

• Design solutions for increased automation, continuous integration, testability, simplicity, scalability, predictability, efficiency, security and maintainability  

• Work with analytics function to ensure that the platform is providing the required data and the required performance.

• Continuously design, develop, and test data-driven solutions

• Design, agree and implement ingestion programs for the various ingestion sources

• Bring required source datasets into the enterprise data platform

• Perform code reviews, ensuring quality and efficiency

• Contribute to technical discussions and reviews

This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including: 
 

• Commercial experience working as a Data Engineer within a large complex, data focused environment

• Experience in transforming and manipulating large and complex datasets

• Experience deploying and managing data and data warehouse solutions

• Strong engineering experience in SQL and Python

• Proficiency in AWS environments with hands-on expertise

• Desirable experience with Snowflake and Redshift

• Ability to understand business needs and interpret business rules into technical solutions

• Be a self-starter, who can work autonomously and work collaboratively

• Ability to solve complex problems, think laterally and challenge ideas

• Great communication and interpersonal skills – ability to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels  

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application. 

With a career at Transurban, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:  
 

• A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year  

• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well

• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests 

• Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more 

• Share offers and insurance benefits 

• Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days 

We offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.  
 

We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience – whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns. 

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people living with disability. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please contact us on [email protected].  

Ready to help us keep cities moving? Apply today. 

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