Data Engineer

• Fixed term until November 2025
• The role designs, develops, automates, and supports complex applications to extract, transform, and load data.
• Base Salary $111,966 + 17% superannuation

About us

The University of Sydney is on a journey of transformation. Information and Communications Technology is helping navigate the path. Enabling our educators. Powering our researchers. Empowering our students. Creating tomorrow today is what our team does. We are all about the future.

It’s a bold mission that began in 1850 and continues every day. Our team is driven by a deep conviction that technology can make a positive difference today and can transform the future. We take this journey because we are innovators, leaders and change-makers. The University recognises what we are. We know who we are. It’s an exciting ride that inspires us and the University community.

About the opportunity

The Data Engineer works with the Manager, Data Engineering Practice, Integration Team members, Solution Architects, and various business stakeholders to develop and implement integration solutions to solve business challenges. The role is responsible for the design and development of data engineering solutions using the Informatica and Cloud platform and delivery of data projects that adhere to the established data Standards and Governance. The role will utilise extensive knowledge and strong experience with Informatica product suite as well as expert experience with Cloud technologies to perform detailed requirements analysis, data modelling, workflow development, testing, and deployment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Develops and implements high quality, reusable, and maintainable solutions for ingesting, transforming, cleansing, storing, and managing large data sets from various sources using Informatica Tools
• Ensures ETL’s are successfully implemented/deployed across environments, on-prem and/or on-cloud and work with other teams to accomplish all deliverables
• Collaborates with the Integration Designer to implement data strategies, build data flows and develop conceptual data models
• Participates in data transformation delivery and provides technical checkpoints to enforce standards and quality of integration solutions
• Adheres to development best practices, integration governance and implementation of DevOps for data integration projects to ensure a smooth transition from project to BAU and creates documentation
• Resolve production incidents, implement changes, and identify risk liability, ensuring adherence to ICT policies and procedures whilst doing so.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications - Information Technology or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Data Engineering Certifications - No Issuer
• 5+ years’ experience with full Software Development Lifecycle methodologies, solid knowledge of PL/SQL, ETL and ELT approach, design, and implementation.
• 5+ years’ experience with Informatica Power Centre/Informatica Cloud.
• Experience in monitoring, automating and uplifting data warehouse outcomes using DevOps methodologies and toolsets, including GIT
• Deep knowledge of Architecting and Engineering Cloud-based data solutions using Azure/GCP/AWS.

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Sana Goswami, Recruitment Operations, on 0432 179 410 or by email to [email protected]

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Monday 20 March 2023 11:59 PM