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Principal Data Engineer

Job No: 675650

Sydney - Inner Suburbs & CBD, Brisbane - Inner Suburbs & CBD, Melbourne - Inner Suburbs & CBD, Various

Permanent Full Time

IT

Pay Band 6


  • Drive enterprise-wide data transformation and automation
  • Work with cutting-edge technologies like AWS Redshift, DBT, and Databricks
  • Influence technical strategy and mentor future data leaders

Join Suncorp as a Principal Data Engineer and be at the forefront of enterprise data solutions. Following industry best practices, you’ll deliver automated data pipelines and transforming data assets to drive business value. This is your chance to shape the future of data engineering in a dynamic, flexible work environment.

What you’ll do

  • Lead complex data solution development, data flow design (ETL), and root cause analysis
  • Design and implement scalable, high-performance data pipeline using AWS Redshift, DBT and Databricks
  • Collaborate with architects, analysts, and engineers to deliver best-in-class data solutions
  • Mentor and uplift the data engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation
  • Influence technical strategy and ensure alignment with governance and best practices

What you’ll bring

  • 8+ years’ experience in large-scale data engineering, ideally in insurance or financial services
  • Expertise in AWS (Redshift, DMS, S3), Databricks, DBT, and SQL performance tuning
  • Strong background in data modelling, ETL design, and cloud-based data solutions
  • Proficiency in Python, Pyspark, Unix scripting, and CI/CD practices (Git, Jenkins)
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills

What we can offer

  • A range of flexible working and leave options, including 20 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks paid secondary carer parental leave and unlimited paid emergency response leave
  • Discounts and offers on a range of retail favourite stores as well as insurance products
  • Give back to our communities with payroll giving, donation matching and paid volunteer leave
  • Invest in your brighter future with ongoing study support and career development programs; and
  • Prioritise your work/life balance with our robust employee assistance program and dedicated employee council

Employee benefits | Suncorp Group

At Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse, talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate, and where our people feel included, valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse, accessible, and inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development and internal mobility, and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace, we encourage you to contact luke.morandini@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation.

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