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Senior Data Engineer

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Job Details

Contract

Benefits

Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Gym membership

Qualifications

Data modelling
Azure
Azure Data Lake
SQL
Analysis skills
Data management
Data pipeline
Cleaning
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Ding! Ding! Trams are the heart of Melbourne – join our team and be part of the world’s largest tram network.

Ding! Ding! Trams are the heartbeat of Melbourne – come be part of our team on the largest and most iconic tram network in the world.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Data Engineer to join our Data and Integration team. This is a 2‑year fixed term role reporting to the Team Manager, Data and Integration. You will work across business and technical teams to build scalable pipelines, enhance data models, improve data quality, and support analytics tools that enable insights across Yarra Trams.

You will work across multiple Azure data services, ensuring the efficient movement, transformation and availability of data that supports operational performance, contract SLAs and broader organisational objectives. This is an opportunity to work with modern cloud technologies and contribute directly to the data capabilities that underpin Melbourne’s iconic tram network.

What You Will Be Doing

Building and maintaining scalable data pipelines within Azure Data Factory.
Transforming, ingesting, and deploying large, complex datasets.
Improving internal data processes including automation and optimisation.
Supporting and maintaining data analytics tools and reporting capabilities.
Working with stakeholders to resolve data-related issues and support platform needs.
Building and maintaining data transformations, data structures, and metadata processes.
Ensuring data security classifications and controls are adhered to.
Delivering work to agreed timelines, budgets and scope.
Conducting detailed analysis and configuration of Azure data solutions.
Supporting database maintenance, security access, audit reporting and application performance monitoring.
Participating in incident and problem management as required.

What You Will Bring

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a data engineering role.
Expert SQL capability and experience with relational databases.
Strong experience with Azure Data Factory and enterprise-scale data pipelines.
Experience with Azure Data Lake, data marts and Erwin modelling tools.
Proven experience building and optimising cloud data architectures in Azure.
Experience with ELT and ETL for large datasets (terabyte scale).
Strong background in data quality, data cleaning and enrichment processes.
Analytical skills and ability to work with unstructured datasets.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders across the business.Experience supporting BI solutions and data management strategies.

Applications close:

26 April 2026

Why Yarra Trams?

At Yarra Trams, we foster a workplace grounded in respect, celebrating diversity and embracing inclusivity. You’ll also enjoy the following benefits:

A free travel pass for Victoria’s Public Transport Network
Competitive salary and great conditions
Professional development
Career growth opportunities
A commitment to your health and wellbeing including free flu vax, discounted gym membership, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental Leave for primary caregivers

About Yarra Trams

Yarra Trams is proudly operated by Yarra Journey Makers, a joint venture between Transdev Australia and John Holland. We work with the Department of Transport and Planning, alongside its transport agencies and operators to provide a fully integrated, sustainable transport service for the people of Melbourne.

We're all Journey Makers, connecting people and communities across Melbourne. We’re committed to caring for each other, our passengers, and the communities we serve. Our Diversity & Inclusion Strategy is a key pillar and as an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and encourage candidates of all ages, those with disabilities, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage to apply.

Please note, our selection process includes pre-employment checks, such as a police check and a medical assessment. Yarra Trams employees are required to adhere to Yarra Trams Policies and Procedures such as, but not limited to, Health and Safety Policy, Equal Employment Opportunity & Workplace Bullying Policy, Drug and Alcohol Management Program Policy (including drug and alcohol testing programs).

If you would like further details about an advertised role, or if you require an adjustment in the application process, or any other information in alternate formats please email [email protected] or call 1800 800 007

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