Senior/Lead Data Engineer

Senior / Lead Data Engineer — Data Cloud Practice

Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia

Package: Competitive salary + performance bonus

Relocation: Full visa sponsorship & relocation assistance provided

Engagement via: Az-Tec Talent

Az-Tec Talent is partnered with a boutique data consultancy on a strategic hire for Senior / Lead Data Engineers to join their growing Data Cloud Practice in Sydney. This is an excellent opportunity for talented data engineers looking to relocate to Australia — with full visa sponsorship and relocation support — and take a leading role delivering for blue-chip global clients.

About the Client

Our client is a boutique data consultancy with global outreach and clientele, transforming the way organisations work with data. They leverage cutting-edge technologies to design, tailor, and implement advanced Business Intelligence and Data solutions across a wide range of applications — from process digitisation through to Cloud Data Warehousing, Visualisation, Data Science, Data Engineering, and Governance.

Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with offices worldwide, they help clients navigate complex business conditions, eliminate inefficiencies, and enable scalable adoption of analytics culture.

About the Role

Our client is seeking Senior / Lead Data Engineers to join their growing Data Cloud Practice in Sydney. This role will suit individuals who are passionate about both hands-on data engineering delivery and client-facing consulting, with the ability to step up into leadership responsibilities.

You'll work with leading global organisations across industries such as banking & finance, insurance, government, telco, media, and FMCG. The role is split across 80% technical project delivery and 20% leadership responsibilities, supporting the Practice Lead in capability building and delivery quality.

What You'll Do

- Deliver cloud-based data engineering solutions for blue-chip clients

- Provide technical direction, thought leadership, and best practices in data engineering

- Work directly with stakeholders in pre-sales, requirements gathering, and solution design

- Mentor and support team members, with the potential to grow into a leadership role

- Drive delivery excellence across a variety of industries and client engagements

What You'll Need

- 7–10 years' experience across data engineering, cloud computing, or data warehousing

- Strong technical expertise in one or more: Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, Microsoft Fabric

- Strong background in data modelling, ETL processes, and SQL

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a consulting mindset

- Ability to step into a lead role, even if prior leadership experience is limited

Highly Desirable

- Prior consulting experience

- Data solution design & architecture experience

- Familiarity with dbt, Fivetran, Matillion

- Programming experience (Python, Java, Scala)

- Relevant certifications (e.g. SnowPro)

Benefits

- Competitive salary package + performance bonus

- Relocation assistance & visa sponsorship

- Hybrid / remote working environment for better work-life balance

- Coaching, mentoring, and buddy scheme for smooth integration

- Career development & certification support

- Global career opportunities and internal mobility

- Team building & networking events

Relocation Support

Our client is proud to support international talent in relocating to Australia. They offer:

- Full work visa sponsorship

- Relocation assistance package to help with your move

- Option to start with their UK team while your visa is being processed

Inclusion & Equal Opportunities

Our client celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants are welcome regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental or veteran status.