Senior Data Azure Engineer

$165,000 - $170,000 including superannuation

Bank First was born by making a BOLD move.
Now, we're on a mission to make more BOLD moves as we transform and grow.

We are proud to provide our community of educators and health-care workers with a bank that puts them first, because they put others first.
We're committed to building a unique bank-one that's different , sustainable, and centered around our Members.

Join us in breaking the mold and shaping the future of banking.
We're looking for innovative and creative minds ready to make a real impact.

So, what's the role?

As a Senior Azure Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining the big data platform that empowers Bank First to unlock self-serve insights and reporting.
Initially, you'll focus on building out data warehousing capabilities, migrating legacy systems, and modernising the bank's data infrastructure in an Azure cloud-based environment.

You will work collaboratively across business and technical teams to design and implement robust data pipelines and data solutions, ensuring seamless data integration and transformation for various banking functions.
By driving forward our data migration to Azure, you will help shape our data architecture and governance practices to build a data-first culture that powers better decision-making across the bank.

In a typical day, you will get involved in:

• Developing and supporting end-to-end batch and near real-time data flows/pipelines.
  
• Designing and optimising SQL queries to facilitate data transformation and ingestion into models (including SQL server administration).
  
• Design and develop ETL pipelines in/out of data warehouse using Azure Data Factory.
  
• Building and managing data solutions for the cloud, focusing on Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Data Lake Storage.
  
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to interpret data needs and resolve any data-related issues.
  
• Optimising data solutions for performance and scalability, with a strong focus on cloud migration from on-premises systems.
  
• Identifying and solving data quality issues through robust monitoring and validation strategies.
  
• Leveraging the Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate) to drive data visualisation and automation.
  
• Reporting capabilities (set-up) for current and future use by the business using a preferred self-service model.
  

About you

You are a seasoned operator in this space - a passionate and results-driven Senior Azure Data Engineer with an extensive background in developing and supporting data engineering solutions in the financial services industry.
Your technical expertise in Azure cloud platforms and data engineering, coupled with your problem-solving mindset, allows you to deliver high-impact solutions that drive business outcomes.
Your experience in migrating on-premises workloads to Azure cloud will ensure your success in this role.

You will come equipped with all of the following:

• Solid experience with tools and platforms:
  SQL, Python, Azure Data Factory, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), SSIS, SSRS, and PowerShell scripts to execute data engineering tasks efficiently.
  
• Significant experience in data engineering/data quality/data security with expertise in real-time and batch processing in the financial services sector.
  
• Experience in migrating on-prem workloads to Azure cloud.
  
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
  Microsoft Certified (highly regarded).
  
• Experience documenting data models, building data CI/CD pipelines and processes to ensure transparency and knowledge sharing.
  
• Experience with the Power Platform (Microsoft's suite of tools including Power BI, Fabric, Power Apps and Power Automate).
  

This is a senior role that requires strong communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across technical and business teams, and the ability to provide maintenance support following migration.
You will need a strong understanding and appreciation of data management, data quality and data governance best practices to be successful.

You will be based in Melbourne as this is a hybrid role with 2 days at our new Hawthorn East office.

What we offer:

• For-purpose bank committed to helping its Members and their community.
  
• Impactful work that will genuinely make a difference to the lives of our Members!
• Work with values-driven leaders, who actively develop talent and support you to grow your career in an environment that empowers you to Be Bold.
  Be Different.
  Be Sustainable.
  Be YOU!
• Work-life balance and flexibility, so you can work in a way that best suits you and supports your commitments outside of work.
  Family friendly parental leave and paid superannuation up to 52 weeks.
  
• Hybrid working from our state-of-the-art offices to connect and collaborate, as well as focused time at home.
  
• Competitive remuneration with an additional one week 'Be You' leave, 'Be Well' wellbeing benefit, #BFF Club home loan offer and free on-site parking!

To apply

If you are looking for purpose and an organisation that lives their values every day, we encourage you to apply.
Likewise, if you tick many but not all the boxes, we also encourage you to apply.
Above all else at Bank First, we look for people with heart and learning agility.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities.
We strive to provide a recruitment experience that's fair, inclusive, and accessible.