Database Development & Administration (Information & Communication Technology)Full timeAbout Roy MorganRoy Morgan is Australia's most reputable and longest established market research company, with an unparalleled reputation for reliable, accurate, meaningful, revealing market research.
At the forefront of data and research innovation since 1941, today Roy Morgan continues to provide accurate and independent information insights to leading Australian and international companies and governments, as well as partnering with these same companies on bespoke data applications and technology development.About The RoleThe Technology department is responsible for positioning Roy Morgan as an efficient and innovative Research Company that employs best in breed technologies and methodologies to generate powerful insights for its customers.With this newly created role, we are seeking a Data Engineer to join the Information Technology team with a laser focus on R&D, mapping and implementation of a wider Data Lake/Warehouse strategy, with a strong emphasis on AWS technologies and a driving force with our transformation journey.
This is a unique opportunity to assist in developing new ways of working with our world-renowned data sets.Reporting to the Head of Information Technology, the Data Engineer will initially focus on helping us with R&D on transforming older data stores into high performing data engines, data engine selection, specifically for wide columnar storage and processing engines, fast query performance etc and continuous improvement on data sets, their storage and transformation.
The initial work will involve data modelling and testing in several technology stacks/engines, with a focus on building real time analysis queries to upgrade our client facing API backends.
Moving beyond, you will be an integral part of helping the company modernise our Data Lake/Warehouse and all associated data management and pipelines, including being a part of the team that develops, implements and maintains the company's Data Lake/Warehouse strategy.The Data Engineer will work closely with Data Scientists in building analytics models, automating internal processes and finding new and better ways to warehouse and process data to help improve our products and business decisions.
The successful candidate will collaborate with product managers, fellow engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver top-notch data-driven solutions for our customers.About YouIdeally, your skills and experience should include:Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Data SciencePrevious experience in Data Engineering or similar role, preferably within "big data" and/or the Market Research industryStrong background in data pipeline design, ETL processes, and data modellingStrong practical programming skills in R/Python, SQLDeep understanding of Devops principles, with relation to Data EngineeringProficiency in AWS Services including Redshift, Keyspaces, EMR, Lake Formation, Glue jobs, S3, Lambdas, Fargate etcStrong analytical, problem-solving, conceptual and research skillsPractical experience in applying AI and machine learning for real-world solutionsKnowledge of data management and visualization techniquesProven ability to work simultaneously across a variety of different projects and initiatives, while working autonomously, as part of a team and collaborativelyWell-developed communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholdersAchievement oriented with proven experience of being a part of a cross skilled, motivated and cohesive teamOur Offer to YouWe believe in investing in our people and when you join us, you can expect:Vibrant work cultureCompetitive salary packageCompany social events, including Friday night activitiesCompany EAP serviceBenefits including entertainment events, annual flu vaccine, discounted MYKI passes, and corporate discount for health insuranceRoy Morgan values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects our community.
We encourage diversity and recognise the enrichment diversity brings to our business and people - whether its diversity of skill, experience and/or background.
We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Technology team at a time of transformational change and if it sounds like your next opportunity, then apply now!
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