Senior Data Engineer - QuiteLike

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

About the team

QuiteLike is the meal kit for food-lovers.  We have a vision to bring Australian families back to the heart of the home, by making it easier to create delicious meals.  We’re a close-knit and agile team with a passion for delivering an outstanding customer experience, driving sustainable growth and learning a lot along the way.

About the role

QuiteLike is seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing our outsourced partner and collaborating closely with business stakeholders to identify and deliver the data solutions that underpin the architecture. You will lead the design, implementation, and optimisation of data pipelines and architecture using Databricks, ensuring they are scalable, reliable, and high-performing.

A key aspect of your role will be to spearhead the development of a semantic layer within the QuiteLike Databricks environment, enabling seamless, intuitive, and efficient data access and analysis for business users. If you’re a proactive problem solver with a strong technical background, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing company.

About You

• 5+ years’ experience as a Senior Data Engineer with a focus on Databricks (on either AWS or Azure cloud platform).
• 3+ years’ experience working with Databricks and Pyspark building data pipelines, architectures and data sets.
• Data architecture development.
•  In-depth knowledge of Model and Design of DB schemas for read and write performance.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python.
• Adopting a CI/CD Pipeline mindset.
• Working knowledge of API or Stream-based data extraction processes. Experience performing root cause analysis on all data and processes to answer specific questions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Proven track record of designing and building semantic layers within Databricks or similar platforms.
• Deep understanding of data governance principles and experience implementing governance frameworks.
• Establish and enforce best practices for data governance, security, and compliance within Databricks and Power BI environments.
• Democratisation of data for business use.

Core Technical Skills

• Data Tool Familiarity: Proficiency in working modern cloud data platforms such as Databricks or Snowflake or with OLTP and OLAP data tools.
• Database Design: Ability to design and build database objects effectively.
• SQL Mastery: Proficiency in developing data transformations using SQL.
• Data Modelling: Skill in modelling data using star schemas.
• Data Loading Strategies: Knowledge to select and implement full-batch or delta data loads to suit a given use-case.
• Metadata-Driven ETL: Experience implementing metadata-driven ETL frameworks.
• Data Extraction Flexibility: Ability to extract data from various formats (JSON, CSV, Excel, XML) and sources (flat files, APIs, databases) across different data timeliness (batch, near-real time, streaming).
• Beyond SQL: Proficiency in using languages other than SQL (Python, Java, or Scala) for data transformations.
• ETL Standards: Establishing (and adhering to) ETL delivery standards.

You'll also 

• Be able to lead external data engineers to deliver data solutions in an agile manner.
• Be able to work with product managers on data solutions and provide estimates on delivery effort.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple technology and business teams to drive alignment and deliver impactful data solutions.
• Be able to provide training to business users on how to use the data within the data platform.
• Excellent analytical and problem resolution skills.
• Ability to drive and enforce data engineering best practices.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

About the recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 145952

Employment Type: Full time

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