Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer is a full-time role at APM Group in Sydney NSW, Australia, posted 13 Oct 2026.

Drive enterprise data transformation with Microsoft FabricWe are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to lead the design, development and optimisation of modern enterprise data platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering scalable, secure and governed data solutions that support reporting, analytics and future AI initiatives across the organisation.Working closely with Architects, Cyber Security, Infrastructure, Application and Analytics teams, you will provide technical leadership while delivering complex data platform modernisation and cloud transformation projects.About The RoleAs the Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building and supporting enterprise data solutions using the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem. Acting as a technical SME and escalation point, you will lead best practice implementation across data engineering, governance, performance optimisation and operational support.Key Responsibilities IncludeDesigning and optimising Microsoft Fabric solutions including OneLake, Lakehouses, Warehouses, Data Factory pipelines, Dataflows Gen2, Spark notebooks and Semantic ModelsImplementing scalable Medallion Architecture across Bronze, Silver, Gold and Serving data layersDeveloping resilient batch and near real-time data integration pipelines from enterprise applications, APIs, databases and cloud platformsBuilding complex data transformations using SQL, Python and PySparkDelivering data platform migration, modernisation and reporting transformation initiativesDriving data quality, governance, security and compliance across the data lifecycleLeading performance tuning, monitoring, optimisation and capacity management activitiesDesigning and supporting backup, recovery, high-availability and disaster recovery solutionsProviding technical leadership, mentoring and knowledge sharing across data teamsSupporting production-critical environments through troubleshooting, root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiativesAbout YouYou are a senior data engineering professional with deep expertise across Microsoft data platforms and a strong track record delivering enterprise-scale solutions in complex environments.Essential Experience7+ years' experience supporting enterprise data platforms, database environments and data infrastructure servicesHands-on experience delivering Microsoft Fabric implementations and transformation projectsStrong expertise across:Microsoft FabricOneLake, Lakehouse and Warehouse architecturesAzure Data FactoryMicrosoft SQL Server and Azure SQLPower BI and Semantic ModelsSQL, Python and PySparkExperience designing secure, scalable and governed cloud data platformsStrong understanding of data governance, security, encryption, auditing and compliance requirementsExperience with performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability and disaster recoveryProven experience working within large-scale enterprise and cloud-enabled environmentsStrong stakeholder engagement and communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomesHighly RegardedMicrosoft Data, Azure or Fabric certificationsITIL and/or ISO 27001 certificationsExperience with automation, PowerShell and Infrastructure-as-Code practicesExposure to enterprise cloud transformation and data modernisation programsWhy Join Us?Lead enterprise-wide data and analytics transformation initiativesWork with cutting-edge Microsoft Fabric technologiesInfluence architecture, standards and platform strategyCollaborate with highly skilled technology and business teamsDeliver solutions that support advanced analytics, reporting and AI capabilitiesFlexible and supportive working environmentOngoing professional development and career growth opportunitiesIf you're passionate about modern data platforms and want to play a leading role in shaping the future of enterprise data and analytics, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now and help build the data foundations that power better business decisions. Show more Show less