As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data solutions for data generation, collection, and processing. Your day-to-day activities will include creating data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and implementing ETL processes to migrate and deploy data across systems. You are expected to be a subject matter expert, collaborate and manage the team to perform effectively. You will be responsible for team decisions, engage with multiple teams, and contribute to key decisions while providing solutions to problems for your immediate team and across multiple teams. Advanced proficiency in Data Engineering is required. Advanced proficiency in Data Access is recommended. Advanced proficiency in Data Migrations, Data Pipelines, and Data Processing is suggested.

• Develop innovative data solutions that enhance data accessibility and usability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data needs and implement effective solutions.
• Monitor and optimize data pipelines for performance and reliability.
• Conduct regular data quality assessments and implement improvements as necessary.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in data engineering to continuously improve processes.

Data Transformation

• Query, clean, and transform datasets using SQL and Python on Databricks / Pyspark .
• Ensure data quality and consistency across systems in accordance with government Instruction Manual (IM8) standards.

Analytics & Dashboard Development

• Build, enhance, and maintain dashboards for data monitoring, performance reporting, and user behaviour analytics.
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into impactful visual insights.

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Develop clear and comprehensive user guides for dashboards, charts, and data workflows in Databricks
• Maintain technical documentation (e.g., on Confluence) for analytics processes, standards, and best practices.

Additional Opportunities

• Explore and prototype automation solutions to streamline repetitive or manual workflows.
• Develop project management competencies, including:
• Creating user stories and acceptance criteria
• Managing JIRA tickets and sprint tasks
• Writing and executing QA test cases

Competencies & Requirements

Required Skills

• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data processing and automation.
• Hands-on experience in dashboard tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent visualisation tools.
• Familiarity with Databricks or similar big data/analytics platforms.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical documentation.

Additional Skills Preferred

• Experience in system testing, SIT/UAT, or quality assurance processes.
• Knowledge of Spark for distributed data processing.
• Understanding of Git or other version control systems.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills, especially in explaining technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.