About the Opportunity
We have an excellent chance for a Data Engineer to join our team within the Hunter Class BU. The role can be performed from Adelaide, Melbourne, or Sydney.
As a Data Engineer, you will design, build, and optimise data pipelines, data models, and enterprise data platforms that support analytics, reporting, and system integrations.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using modern tooling and best practices.
- Automate data ingestion from source systems (APIs, files, databases, streaming platforms).
- Build and maintain enterprise data warehouse structures (star/snowflake schemas, dimensional models).
- Implement data marts, aggregated models, and semantic layers for BI/reporting use cases.
- Execute database administration tasks for operational and analytical databases.
- Manage performance tuning, indexing strategies, query optimisation, capacity planning, and backups.
- Own end‑to‑end data integrations between enterprise systems (e.g., ERP, PLM, CAD/Engineering apps, CRM).
- Work with APIs, queues, ESB/iPaaS tools, TIBCO, or similar middleware to build robust integration workflows.
- Implement validation, cleansing, reconciliation, and monitoring frameworks to ensure high data quality.
- Contribute to metadata management, lineage capture, and governance standards.
- Work closely with data analysts, BI developers, application teams, and functional SMEs to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, technical design reviews, and architecture discussions.
- Support production systems through on‑call rotations or escalation processes when required.
About You
- 4+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or an equivalent field.
- Professional certifications (cloud, data engineering, DB admin) are an advantage.
- Strong expertise with ETL/ELT tools.
- Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modelling.
- Hands‑on experience with SQL, stored procedures, performance tuning, and database optimisation.
- Experience with DBA tasks (indexes, backups, maintenance plans, security, patching).
- Experience in building system integrations via APIs, messaging, or middleware.
- Solid understanding of data quality, governance, and best practices.
About BAE Systems Australia
BAE Systems Australia is the largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, connected with a global team and encouraging diverse career paths.
We value the diversity of our workforce and foster an inclusive culture that maximises each individual’s talents.
We support our veteran community through national networks, mentoring programs, and charitable partnerships.
Security Clearance
Defence security clearance is required for this role. Applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearances. Further information regarding security clearances and International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) can be found on our website.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.
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