Data Engineer - AI and Data - Technology Consulting

Data Engineer – AI and Data - Technology Consulting 

The opportunity

As our Data Engineer within EY Data & Analytics, you’ll help clients define and implement data journeys aligned to their strategic objectives. You’ll work across the project lifecycle, from strategy, road-mapping and architecture through to implementation and development, while collaborating with diverse stakeholders and using leading data and cloud technologies.

This is a hybrid position based in Warrang – Sydney. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

Your key responsibilities

• Work with technical and non-technical stakeholders to understand complex data challenges and identify practical analytical and engineering solutions.
• Design and develop data integration patterns, scalable pipelines, and data profiling and cleansing frameworks across varied data types and platforms.
• Contribute across strategy, road-mapping, architecture, implementation and development to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• Hands-on expertise with Spark, Python and SQL, together with experience in one or more of Java, Scala or Kafka.
• Experience building data integration pipelines and working with RDBMS, NoSQL and blob storage technologies.
• Experience with cloud and container platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Docker, containers or OpenStack.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Ability to assess data complexity, including volume, structure and relationships, and translate findings into effective solution designs.
• Experience delivering Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Big Data or analytics projects.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working directly with clients in a consulting environment.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to delivering quality outcomes as part of a diverse, high-performing team.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits    

Acknowledgement of Country

EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous

Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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