Data Engineer
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Job Title: Data Engineer
Key Responsibilities:
As a Data Engineer, you will:
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Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines to support business insights and analytics.
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Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver robust solutions.
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Build and optimize data architectures, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.
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Implement and manage ETL/ELT processes to integrate data from various sources into centralized systems.
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Ensure data security, quality, and governance in compliance with best practices and regulatory requirements.
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Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues and provide ongoing support to analytics and business teams.
Key Technical Skills
To thrive in this role, you should bring:
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Proficiency in Programming Languages: Python, Java, or Scala for data manipulation and pipeline development.
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Data Pipeline Expertise: Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools and frameworks such as Apache Airflow, Talend, or Informatica.
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Cloud Platforms: Knowledge of cloud services such as AWS (Glue, Redshift, S3), Azure (Data Factory, Synapse), or Google Cloud (BigQuery, Dataflow).
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Data Warehousing: Experience with modern data warehousing solutions like Snowflake, Databricks, or similar.
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Database Management: Strong SQL skills and familiarity with both relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).
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Big Data Technologies: Familiarity with Apache Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka is a plus.
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Version Control and CI/CD: Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and testing.
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Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex data issues effectively.
Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
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Experience in data engineering or a similar role.
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Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is advantageous.
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Familiarity with machine learning frameworks and tools is a plus.
Additional Requirements:
Security Clearance Requirement: Given the secure nature of this role, we are seeking candidates who are Australian Citizens with an active security clearance.
Why Join Us?
We offer a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment that values your growth and well-being. As a part of our team, you will enjoy:
Benefits of working at Accenture:
18 weeks paid parental leave
Long & short-term career break opportunities
Structured career development program
Local and international career opportunities.
Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™
Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!
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