We're on a mission to bring new and uplifting experiences to our guests, transforming flying from simply 'nice', to something wonderful.
Like any good mission, this one starts with our people.
Which is why we encourage our team to embody the fun, laid back, authentic spirit we've become famous for. Because when they're free to be themselves, they're better able to own their personal responsibilities and go the extra mile to help our guests.
Hello. We're Virgin Australia. We're the airline that's always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way. We're on a mission to make flying better than 'nice'. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always, with a focus on safety – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces. A team who values real diversity and inclusion, in a big brand with big ambitions.
What you'll be doing As a Data Engineer at Virgin Australia, you will have an exciting role, where you have the ability to utilise your 'Data Lakehouse' (ideally Databricks) knowledge, and collaborate with a team of experts! You will be responsible for ingesting data into our modern data platform, assembling large, complex datasets and providing frameworks and services for operating on that data, enabling the business to deliver on reporting, dashboarding, marketing and advanced analytics initiatives.
This role will be reporting to the Data Platform Lead, working within a diverse team of Data Engineers, supported by data analysts and a Data Platform Architect.
The team is located in our beautiful Brisbane office, with stunning views of the Brisbane River and city. We offer a hybrid, flexible work arrangement. Please note, this role cannot be performed remotely. However, we will consider Melbourne based candidates, as we do have some other team members there.
Further responsibilities include: Develop robust data pipelines and processes in Databricks, making critical business data available to other teams Manage and optimise data pipelines for performance, scalability, reliability and cost efficiency. Ingest data into our modern data platform, assemble large, complex datasets, and provide frameworks and services for operating on that data Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements, such as automating manual processes and optimizing data delivery Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their data requirements and provide effective solutions You'll be great in this role if you have… Extensive experience as a Data Engineer Understanding of data warehousing principles including data structures, database design, modelling, metadata, dependency and workload management Experience working with cloud-based, modern data platforms and Open Source Big Data tools Exposure to our current tech stack is desirable (Databricks, AWS, DBT with extensive experience with Python, Pyspark, Terraform, SQL) Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team or independently Strong ability to knowledge-share with the team What you'll get from us We're committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):
Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year) A flexible, hybrid work style. Work from home or the office, adapt your location to suit your style and needs One of Brisbane's most admired head office locations, with South Bank train station, a supermarket, pharmacy, and lunch options downstairs plus a 5-minute walk to the Busway, a rooftop restaurant and onsite gym (with a low membership fee) and South Bank Parklands just across the road Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health 'Dress for Your Day' – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you. When everyone is included, everyone wins We're all individuals. And we love that. That's why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQI+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.
Ready to apply? We're ready to hear from you. Apply now.
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