Lead Data Engineer

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Permanent
  • AU$850 - AU$950 per day

Talent is partnering with a leading insurance organisation to recruit a Lead Data Engineer for a key data migration program.

This role will play a critical part in migrating legacy data platforms from SQL Server to Azure Databricks, helping modernise the organisation’s data ecosystem and support future analytics capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and delivery of data migration solutions from SQL Server to Azure Databricks.

  • Develop and optimise data pipelines and transformation processes within the Azure ecosystem.

  • Work closely with architects, data engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure successful migration outcomes.

  • Ensure data quality, governance, and performance throughout the migration process.

  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers within the program.

  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with large-scale data migrations.

Key Skills & Experience

  • Financial Services experience is a must (Insurance is highly beneficial)

  • Proven experience leading or delivering data migration programs.

  • Strong hands-on experience with Azure Databricks.

  • Experience working with SQL Server and migrating legacy data platforms to modern cloud environments.

  • Strong knowledge of data engineering principles, ETL/ELT pipelines, and data architecture.

  • Experience working within financial services environments.

  • Exposure to insurance (particularly general insurance) is highly regarded.

  • Strong stakeholder communication and problem-solving skills.

If you are interested, please apply now. For a confidential discussion, please reach out to Josh.costigan@talentinternational.com

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