Senior Data Engineer

Westpac

Westpac’s Transaction Data Product Service, part of the Technology Engineering team under the DPAI service, is focused on providing superior data products for WNZL transactions. The team is made up of skilled professionals dedicated to collaboration and innovation. The Senior Data Engineer role exists to apply technical and domain expertise across design, maintenance, and enhancement of data services.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Engage in data engineering activities and offer expertise to both IT staff and users.
• Design, build, maintain, and enhance data systems.
• Review development techniques and recommend enhancements.
• Validate performance and functionality of projects.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues during application lifecycle.
• Participate in planning and project sessions.
• Apply quality assurance and process improvement measures.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• 4 weeks standard holiday plus 5 wellbeing leave days.
• Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks annually.
• Banking benefits, insurance discounts, and superannuation scheme.
• Development and internal mobility opportunities.
• Recognition and rewards for performance.
• School holiday subsidy and 2 volunteer days per year.

This role requires you to have:

• Working knowledge of software and application development principles.
• Understanding of development lifecycles and models.
• Experience with Kafka, Java/Scala, JVM, Python, Git, AWS, Cloud, Virtualisation.

You would benefit from having:

• Team management and development.
• Experience with vendor relationship management.
• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science or related fields.
• Relevant certifications in technical and management areas.

Westpac values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those who are neurodiverse or have chronic health conditions or disabilities. The company is committed to building a stronger New Zealand through a diverse and empowered team.