PRA has been engaged to build out three engineering tracks across the financial services sector for a client in Sydney.
Hiring at three levels - Senior Data Engineer, Data Engineering Lead and Senior Data Engineering Lead, You'll build the governed data platforms that analytics, machine learning and generative AI are built on.
The role
Build and optimise batch and streaming pipelines and ETL/ELT frameworks with SQL, Python and Spark
Deliver data platforms on AWS (Glue, Redshift, Athena, MSK, MWAA, Lake Formation) and/or Databricks (Unity Catalog, Delta Lake)
Model data for real query patterns across warehouse and lakehouse, including open table formats such as Iceberg
Build data quality, lineage, access control and FinOps into the platform, with IaC and CI/CD throughout
At Lead level and above: lead a workstream and grow a team.
Senior Leads own the data architecture across a programme and the commercial conversation with stakeholders
What you'll bring
Senior Data Engineer: 3-6 years.
Lead: 6-10 years.
Senior Lead: ***** years in data engineering, data architecture or technical leadership
Hands-on AWS and/or Databricks data platform experience, with strong SQL, Python and Spark




Pipelines you've taken into production and kept running
At Lead level and above: a track record leading teams and delivering complex data platforms end to end, ideally including time in consulting or professional services
Financial services or regulated industry experience is preferred
It's a bonus if you've worked with Kafka or Flink, Airflow, dbt, or Lake Formation or DataZone governance, built RAG retrieval layers, or hold AWS, Databricks, dbt or Snowflake certifications.
Culture
A cooperative data and AI engineering community that shares what works
Mentoring and coaching at every level
Hybrid in Sydney, with time on site with the team at agreed intervals
What's on offer
$120k-$240k package, depending on level
Permanent, or contract at $800-$1,200 per day
Support to gain AWS, Databricks and other certifications
A fast process: CVs reviewed within 48 hours and no take-home or live coding test.
If this sounds like you or someone you know,
"Apply Now",
or message Guy Nardo at PRA for a confidential conversation.
A start pre Christmas is available for successful applicants.

📌 Data Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 PRA
📍 New South Wales