XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd | Contract Melbourne, Australia | Posted on 09/04/2026 XPT SoftwareAustralia PTY Ltd, incorporated in 2016, is a Software Services company XPT works with topclients across Australia in Banking, Insurance, Telecom,Retail, Energy, Mining and Manufacturingdomains. We have 120+technocrats in Australia working at our clientlocations. XPT SoftwareAustralia is part of group companies which has globalpresence across India & Europe. We have served100+ clients globally, fulfilling their onsite-offshoreneeds. Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highlyexperienced

Lead Data Engineer

to drive the strategy, architecture,delivery, and optimization of enterprise-scale data platforms on MicrosoftAzure. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strongleadership, stakeholder management, and delivery governance capabilities tobuild scalable, secure, and cost-efficient data solutions. Must-Have Skills

Strongexpertise in

SQL, Python, and PySpark Extensiveexperience with

Azure Data Factory (ADF)

and

Azure Synapse Analytics . Hands-onexperience with

Delta Lake architecture

and contemporary data lakehouseimplementations. Advancedknowledge of

Data Modeling

and

Data Warehousing

concepts. Strongexposure to the

Microsoft Fabric

ecosystem. Provenexpertise in designing

cloud-native data architectures

andenterprise-scale solutions. Solid

design thinking

and problem-solving capabilities. Workingknowledge of

CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices . Experiencein

cloud cost optimization, performance tuning, and resource governance . Key Responsibilities

Leadand own the





end-to-end delivery of enterprise data platforms ,including architecture, development, deployment, and optimization. Defineand drive the

data platform roadmap , ensuring alignment withbusiness objectives and strategic priorities. Architectand govern scalable

data pipelines, data models, data warehouses, andlakehouse solutions

using Azure services. Providetechnical leadership to Data Engineering teams through design reviews,code reviews, and implementation of engineering best practices. Drivethe adoption and implementation of

Microsoft Fabric, APIs, AzureFunctions, and Python-based solutions . Ensureplatform scalability, reliability, security, and operational excellencewhile optimizing cloud costs. Establishand enforce

data governance, data quality, security, and compliancestandards . Implementand drive

CI/CD, DevOps, and Agile delivery practices

across thedata engineering landscape. Collaboratewith business stakeholders, architects, and technology teams to translatebusiness requirements into scalable technical solutions. Mentor,coach, and develop Data Engineering talent, fostering a culture ofcontinuous learning and innovation. Leverage

GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted engineering tools

to improve productivityand solution quality. Driveinnovation by evaluating emerging technologies and identifyingopportunities for platform modernization.



Experience

10+years

of overall IT experience, including

10+ years in Data Engineering . Minimum

5+ years of leadership experience

managing large-scale DataEngineering programs and teams. Proventrack record of leading cross-functional teams and delivering complexenterprise data transformation initiatives. Experiencebuilding, hiring, and scaling high-performing Data Engineering teams. Experienceworking within

multi-vendor and globally distributed deliveryenvironments . Strongexperience in stakeholder management, delivery governance, andexecutive-level communication. Preferred Skills

Experiencebuilding and managing

enterprise APIs and Azure Function Apps . Experiencein

solution architecture, stakeholder engagement, and deliverygovernance . Azurecertifications such as: AzureSolutions Architect Expert Familiaritywith

MLOps, Data Science, and AI-driven analytics solutions . Hands-onexperience with

Power BI

and enterprise reporting platforms. Experienceleveraging

AI and Generative AI capabilities within Data Engineeringecosystems . Strongownership mindset with a focus on accountability and business outcomes. Excellentcommunication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. Abilityto balance

technical leadership with delivery and people managementresponsibilities . Strategicthinker with a robust focus on execution excellence. Strongconflict resolution and cross-functional collaboration skills. Adaptabilityand resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments. Passionfor mentoring teams and fostering a culture of innovation and continuousimprovement.

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📌 Lead Data Engineer (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Xpt Software Australia
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