Junior Data Engineer
Permanent | Melbourne or Sydney | $90,000 to $110,000 plus super
A well established data analytics consultancy and Microsoft partner is looking for a Data Engineer to join its growing team in Melbourne or Sydney.
This role suits someone with 2 to 5 years of experience who wants to build modern data platforms on Microsoft Azure and Fabric, while developing their career in a consulting environment.
About the Opportunity
Our client is a specialist data and analytics consultancy built around the Microsoft stack.
They design and deliver Azure and Microsoft Fabric data platforms for clients across retail, financial services, manufacturing and more.
With a robust pipeline of work, you will get exposure to a wide range of client environments and problems rather than one platform.
You will join a close-knit data team that works alongside the reporting and analytics consultants, with plenty of support, mentoring and investment in your growth.
What You Will Be Doing
Building and maintaining data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse and Microsoft Fabric
Helping design and implement lakehouse and modern data warehouse solutions, including medallion architecture
Working with Azure Data Lake, OneLake, Delta tables and notebooks
Developing data transformations in SQL and Python or PySpark
Ensuring data quality, reliability and performance across client platforms




Supporting senior engineers and architects on delivery across multiple client engagements
Working closely with Power BI consultants to deliver data ready for reporting
Contributing to documentation, DevOps practices and client handover
What You Will Bring
2 to 5 years of experience in data engineering or a closely related role
Hands-on experience with the Microsoft Azure data stack, such as Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake or Databricks
Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, or a strong interest in getting deep into it
Strong SQL skills and working knowledge of Python or PySpark
Understanding of data warehousing and lakehouse concepts, including dimensional modelling
Familiarity with source control and CI/CD, such as Azure DevOps or GitHub, is a plus
Strong aptitude, curiosity and a genuine drive to learn
Good communication skills and comfort working with clients
Microsoft certifications such as DP-203, DP-600 or DP-700 are well regarded
What Is On Offer
$90,000 to $110,000 plus super, depending on experience
Permanent role based in Melbourne or Sydney
Variety of client engagements across retail, finance, manufacturing and other industries
Ongoing training, Microsoft certifications and mentoring from experienced engineers and architects
Clear career progression in a growing consultancy
A supportive, collaborative team culture

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