Engineering Lead Data Platforms

Data Engineering Lead (Lead Engineer/Solution Engineer) Westpac Data Platforms

• Sydney or Melbourne Hybrid working

In this exciting business critical role you will play a senior handson leadership role within Westpac Data Platforms (DP) where you will be responsible for leading highperforming data engineering teams and delivering productiongrade data solutions that support enterprisewide data initiatives.

No two days will be the same as you will combine strong technical depth with clear delivery ownership working closely with product owners service owners and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable reliable data products.

Importantly you will also help shape how agentic AI is adopted to improve engineering productivity and quality across the data lifecycle.

Your day-to-day focus

• Lead and mentor crossfunctional data engineering and analytics teams across onshore and offshore locations.
• Own endtoend delivery of data streams from discovery and design through build testing deployment and operational support.
• Drive high standards of technical quality production readiness and release discipline.
• Partner with product owners and business stakeholders to define priorities scope and success measures.
• Architect and oversee data pipelines using Python SQL Azure Synapse and Informatica.
• Ensure data quality governance lineage and lifecycle management across platforms.
• Champion the responsible use of agentic AI to automate design development and testing activities.
• Communicate complex technical topics clearly to senior stakeholders supporting informed decisionmaking.

Key ingredients for success

• Extensive experience in data engineering and analytics within large complex environments.
• Proven leadership of senior engineers and distributed delivery teams.
• Strong handson expertise in Python SQL Informatica Unix and ControlM.
• Experience delivering data solutions on Azure platforms including Azure Synapse.
• Solid experience with Snowflake and Teradata in enterprise settings.
• Strong understanding of data architecture data modelling and integration patterns.
• Experience with agentic AI autonomous agents or intelligent automation tools.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver productiongrade solutions with strong operational discipline.
• Experience engaging senior business stakeholders and translating requirements into technical outcomes.
• Clear communication skills and confidence operating in governance and release forums with experience supporting largescale data platform modernisation initiatives.
• Exposure to data migration and integrated testing environments.
• Experience working in regulated environments with strong data governance requirements as well as Lean Design Thinking or scaled agile delivery frameworks are all highly desirable.

Why join us

Were obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and were looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal.

In return were committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways were already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance and a variety of leave options including Culture Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
• Lots of opportunities to give back to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.

Create your future today!

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