Technical Lead - Data Engineering

Overview

Technical Lead - Data Engineering (Azure Databricks) - AIA Australia. The role reports to the Head of Data Platforms and Analytics and can be based in Sydney or Melbourne. The position is part of a large technology, data, and business transformation program focused on building a modern platform using Azure Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Define detailed technical solutions and manage delivery of the data engineering team (onshore and offshore) based on business requirements and high level architecture.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable, efficient data pipelines and frameworks using Azure Databricks for ingestion, curation, and transformation of data.
• Lead data modelling, ETL automation, DevOps, data quality, security, and performance optimisation using best practices on Azure.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across business, analytics, IT, and vendors to align engineering efforts with business priorities.
• Mentor and coach a team of data engineers and analysts, promoting best engineering practices and upskilling in the Azure Databricks toolset.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data design and engineering, preferably within insurance, banking, or financial services.
• Hands on experience developing data engineering and architecture frameworks using Databricks, data modelling, and ETL automation.
• Proficiency in programming languages and tools such as Python and SQL.
• Experience with Azure cloud services (ADF, ADLS, Azure SQL).
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to analyse complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey technical concepts to both technical and non technical audiences.
• Strong leadership skills, including mentoring and developing high performing teams.
• Databricks certification is highly regarded.
• Knowledge or experience in the insurance industry is highly regarded.

Benefits

• Access to training and development programs to build on current skills.
• Career development opportunities through internal mobility.
• Work with a purpose driven company that supports well being initiatives and additional leave days.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Inclusive and supportive working environment.