Senior Data Engineer

Posted 23 June 2025
SalaryAU$800 - AU$900 per day
LocationSydney CBD
Job type Contract
DisciplineCloud & Infrastructure
Reference90M0672225_1750655400

Job description

FinXL is looking for a Sydney-based Senior Data Engineer for a 12-month contract. You'll be deployed with a key banking client, working on their data migration from Cloudera to AWS native services, with a primary focus on AWS Glue and Hive Metastore (HMS).

Responsibilities

  • Developing and executing a comprehensive migration strategy from Cloudera to AWS native data services, specifically focusing on HMS and AWS Glue.
  • Guaranteeing the integrity and consistency of data through seamless integration across diverse platforms and services.
  • Designing and implementing automated solutions for data migration, synchronization, and workflow optimization.
  • Partnering closely with data and platform engineering teams to foster cohesive and efficient operations.
  • Contributing to incident response plans and resilience documentation, facilitating knowledge transfer and platform certification.

Skills and Experience

  • Extensive experience with AWS, especially AWS Glue and HMS.
  • Strong background in large-scale data migration projects, particularly from Cloudera to AWS native data services.
  • Proficiency in key AWS services (e.g., S3, Redshift, Athena).
  • Experience with Starburst Data Platform.
  • Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) platforms such as Terraform and container orchestration with Kubernetes.
  • In-depth knowledge of scripting languages like Python, Bash, and YAML.
  • Proven experience with robust data platforms.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What's on offer

  • 12 months' engagement working at a banking client.
  • Hybrid working in Sydney CBD.
  • This role is exclusively available to Sydney-based candidates with valid work rights (including existing 482).

What's next

If you would like to be considered, please click the apply button and address your application to Julia Leung. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to the high volume of applications.

Who we are

FinXL IT Professional Services is an established, innovative Australian company, providing technology-enabled business solutions and consulting services across a number of industries, including Government, Telecommunications, Commercial, and Finance. We currently have more than 1200 consultants assisting our clients across Australia and are continuing to grow at a rapid pace. Through the delivery of services and the implementation of new systems, processes, and technologies, we assist our clients in gaining a competitive advantage and reaching new heights.