Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer / Data Leader | Azure & MS Fabric
Are you a true Data Leader who still loves getting hands-on with the tech? Do you want to drive architectural strategy and mentor a team, rather than just delegating the best technical work to others?
I am partnering with a premier, boutique data and AI consulting firm to find a Senior Data Engineer / Data Leader. They have just secured a massive new enterprise infrastructure project and need a technical powerhouse to lead the delivery from the front.
This business is highly regarded for its specialist offerings in Microsoft Fabric and AI. You will be stepping into a pivotal leadership role, sitting just below the Head of Data & AI, and directly mentoring a talented team of junior and mid-level engineers.
You cannot just be a hands-off manager. We need a leader who loves writing code, solving complex data problems, and leading by example.
What your leadership role will entail
Team Leadership & Mentoring: Running Agile/Scrum ceremonies, fostering a high-performance culture, and upskilling a team of engineers.Consulting & Strategic Delivery: Engaging directly with enterprise clients, translating complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes, and diplomatically managing stakeholder relationships.Architecture & Engineering: Getting hands-on to build out Metadata Driven Architectures (MDA) where system behaviour, data ingestion, and governance are controlled by metadata rather than hard-coded logic.Business Development: Wearing a commercial hat to help spot opportunities and assist with business development during quieter project phases.
The Tech Stack you will champion
Must-haves: Exceptional senior-level skills across Microsoft Azure, Synapse Analytics, Terraform, Python (pandas, numpy, pyspark), and SQL. You must be comfortable with APIs and IP code.Highly Desirable: Microsoft Fabric (this is a massive bonus!), Dataverse, Power Platform (backend), Databricks, and Generative AI / Copilot integrations.
Who we are looking for
A proven Senior or Lead Data Engineer with 5+ years of pure data engineering experience and strong dimensional modelling skills.A polished consultant and natural leader who is comfortable travelling to client sites when required.Someone with full Australian working rights (Australian Citizens are highly preferred, and candidates with Defence clearances will be highly regarded).