Data Engineer

Company Description

Welcome to illion...

There's never been a better time to join illion. We're changing the way we work, placing high value on our people and our customers. Our progressive business leaders are revitalizing our culture and empowering our team to reach their full potential. There's a bright future ahead for illion and we're seeking innovative and passionate individuals to take part in it! 

Our team members across Australia, New Zealand and the UK are on an exciting path, working together towards a shared vision and strategy to become a leading data & analytics company.

Job Description

Your new role and how you'll make a difference 
As a Data Engineer in our Modelling team, you'll find yourself in a unique position where you can both contribute and grow. Located at the crossroad of the business, data scientists, and project teams, you’ll play a crucial role in enhancing our data capabilities. While you'll face engaging challenges, you'll also be in a learning and mentorship-based environment, making it ideal for those wanting to solidify and expand their data engineering skills.

You’ll be part of a diversified team of data scientists working across various areas of the business. Every day is different, and you’ll face complex challenges to solve quickly and accurately. Surrounded by experienced professionals, every challenge offers an opportunity to learn and grow, laying a strong foundation for your career.

The value-add tasks you’ll undertake

• Designing, building, and maintaining our data infrastructure, including data pipelines and our cloud-based data warehouse.
• Integrating diversified data from both cloud and in-house sources, leading the development of innovative data products and functions.
• Writing and updating high-quality code to meet core business objectives and minimize errors and risk.
• Advocating intra-team improvements in data engineering capabilities through efficient communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

The experience and qualifications you’ll require to be successful

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a commercial data engineering or closely related role.
• Strong foundational knowledge of cloud platforms, with hands-on experience in AWS and/or Azure.
• Demonstrated experience with top cloud data warehouse platforms.
• High-level proficiency in writing code in Python.
• Expertise in SQL, inclusive of query optimization.
• Proven track record in designing, managing, and supervising data pipelines.
• Practical knowledge of serverless architectures.
• Practical knowledge of version control.
• Comfortable with the software development lifecycle and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Tech Stack:

• Specific AWS Services: Experience with specific AWS services, particularly S3, Lambda, EC2, SQS, SageMaker, CodeCommit, CodeDevelopment, CodePipeline, CloudFormation, KMS, and IAM.
• Snowflake: Hands-on experience with the Snowflake platform.
• Comfortable with Terraform.
• Familiarity with Azure.
• Familiarity with Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana, primarily for maintenance purposes.

Additional Information

Some of our perks

• Flexibility and Remote Working Options.
• Gifted Leave, Purchased Leave, Public Holiday Swap, and Paid Volunteer Leave.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Novated Leasing and Corporate Discounts (i.e., Health Insurance).
• Education Assistance and dedicated time for professional development as part of your role.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Programme, Free Flu Shots, and Subsidized Gym Memberships.

illion’s values

Wonder what if

We wonder on many levels. About ideas. And about how others view them. We listen with curiosity. Obsess over the numbers. And embrace innovative ways to make data make a difference.

We're good eggs

Everything we do is built on integrity. We hold ourselves to high standards. And higher principles. We act with good intentions. Taking every opportunity to be even better.

Human. Kind

People are at the heart of our products, processes, and culture. Our relationships are our greatest asset. We're inclusive. We measure the impact of our actions on others first. Kindness and humanity prevail.

We all add up

We achieve amazing things when we work together. Our diverse perspectives and backgrounds make us greater than the sum of our parts. We're one team where every single one of us counts.

How to Apply

To apply, click the “Apply Now” button and we'll be in touch soon.

Due to the sensitive data that illion works with, employment at illion is conditional upon candidates having full working rights for Australia and/or New Zealand and successfully completing a Criminal Record Check.

At illion, we value diversity and inclusion. We believe our ability to grow and learn is enhanced with a diverse team of employees. By joining illion, you'll be part of an inclusive culture that celebrates a diversity of cultures, skills, educations, and opinions. We encourage people from all culturally diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply.