Drive the evolution of DBG Health's data platforms, mentoring others while building trusted, secure pipelines that fuel operational excellence.
About DBG Health
At DBG Health, we are Defined by Good. Guided by a simple but powerful purpose: to create a world where feeling better is a right, not a privilege. Every day, millions of people rely on us for access to affordable, innovative health, wellness and beauty solutions that make a genuine impact. Headquartered in Melbourne, we are a global‐scale, privately owned organisation, powered by over 1,500 passionate professionals, united by a mission to help people feel better, live well and thrive.
The Operations division brings together Information Technology, Supply Chain, Finance, the Project Management Office and Scientific Affairs to support and enable all key divisions across the group. Operating at both strategic and operational levels, our operations team ensures seamless systems, robust governance, efficient supply chains and scientific integrity, empowering DBG Health's divisions to perform at their best and deliver exceptional outcomes for customers, partners and patients alike.
About The Role
As a Senior Data Engineer, you'll design, build and optimise the data pipelines and platforms that power analytics and decision‐making across the organisation. Working across the full data lifecycle, from ingestion and transformation to modelling and storage, you'll ensure systems are reliable, scalable and high‐performing.
You'll collaborate with engineers, architects and business stakeholders to deliver modern data solutions, champion best practices in data quality and governance and mentor junior team members. You'll also enable secure, reliable access to trusted data for analysts, data scientists and business users, driving innovation and operational excellence across the organisation.
Role & Responsibilities
* Lead the design, build and optimisation of scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics and Data Lake, ensuring reliability, security, automation and performance.
* Translate complex business requirements into robust, cloud‐native solutions, providing technical guidance, reviewing designs and promoting reusable, standardised patterns.
* Work with business stakeholders, product owners and analysts to deliver fit‐for‐purpose data solutions and act as a trusted advisor on accessing and leveraging data.
* Implement and enforce governance, lineage and quality frameworks, partnering with security and compliance teams to meet privacy, risk and regulatory standards.
* Evaluate emerging Azure services, identify opportunities to optimise workflows and lead proof‐of‐concepts to enhance performance, reduce costs and uplift data engineering maturity.
* Oversee the health of pipelines, databases and environments, support project delivery teams and provide expert input to ensure smooth adoption of new data services.
Skills & Experience
* 5–8 years' experience designing and optimising ETL/ELT pipelines, enterprise data warehouses and BI platforms; proven ability to translate complex business strategies into scalable, high‐performance solutions.
* Deep proficiency with Microsoft technologies including SQL Server, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake and Azure Synapse Analytics; strong knowledge of dimensional and relational data modelling (data vault, star schema).
* Advanced analytical, problem‐solving and logical reasoning skills; demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.
* Desirable: Experience with Python, Spark, Databricks, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code and automated deployment; exposure to multi‐cloud or hybrid architectures.
* Experience leading or mentoring data engineering teams, enforcing coding standards and supporting Agile/Scrum delivery practices is highly regarded.
* Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Data Engineering, BI, IT or related field; relevant Microsoft certifications (e.g., DP‐203, DP‐900, DP‐300, AZ‐305) and additional cloud, DevOps or security certifications are advantageous.
Benefits
* Exclusive employee discounts via the DBG Health Employee Shop.
* Acacia EAP Wellbeing Support, providing confidential 24/7 counselling, mental health support, financial coaching and manager assistance.
* Join a values‐driven, supportive and friendly culture within a dynamic, fast‐growing business that actively promotes professional development and internal mobility.
* Enjoy the ability to work autonomously in an empowering environment that supports ownership, accountability and personal success.
* Access to the Bastas Academy for Health Leadership (via Melbourne Business School), supporting emerging and senior leaders with industry‐leading programmes, coaching and development.
* DBG Health Leadership Academy, offering structured leadership development, mentoring and clear career progression pathways.
DBG Health is committed to fostering a workplace culture that is safe and accessible for all. We are an equal‐opportunity employer and encourage applications regardless of cultural background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or neurodiversity. We strive to build a collaborative, inclusive workplace that is representative of the communities we work and live in.
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