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We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.
The opportunity
As a Manager ranked Data Engineer specialising in GIS and cloud-based data platforms, you will design, build and implement scalable data environments that support advanced analytics and geospatial (GIS) capabilities. Working closely with data engineers, architects, and business stakeholders, you will play a key role in enabling robust, secure and high-performing platforms that drive business outcomes.
You will bring experience across modern cloud ecosystems and will contribute to the design and operation of data platforms, with a strong emphasis on geospatial data integration and management. You will also support team delivery, providing technical leadership and guidance where required.
In line with client requirements this role is based in our Boorloo – Perth, Australia office.
Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.
Your key responsibilities
- Design, build and maintain scalable cloud-based data platforms across predominantly AWS.
- Develop and optimise data platform architectures to support large-scale, complex and geospatial datasets.
- Implement data ingestion, processing and storage solutions for structured, unstructured and GIS data.
- Collaborate with architects and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical platform solutions.
- Ensure platform security, performance, reliability and data governance standards are met.
- Support and guide team members, contributing to delivery planning and technical direction.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and promote modern engineering practices.
Skills and attributes for success
- Strong experience designing and implementing cloud-based data platforms, AWS is preferred but will also consider Azure and GCP.
- Experience working with geospatial information systems (GIS) data and associated tooling.
- Proficiency in data platform technologies such as Databricks, Spark, Azure Data Factory, or similar.
- Experience with data modelling, integration, and data pipeline development.
- Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and DevOps practices (e.g. Terraform, CI/CD pipelines).
- Strong problem-solving and analytical capability.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience contributing to or leading delivery within a team environment.
Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below, but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.
- Experience in geospatial analytics platforms, spatial data processing frameworks, and visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or GIS-specific platforms.
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.
- Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
- Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
- A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
Acknowledgement of Country
EY acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which EY offices are located around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures, and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. Find out more about our vision for reconciliation at ey.com/en_au/careers/indigenous
Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at
[email protected] or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
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