Senior Data Engineer

Are you ready to be part of a transformative journey? We are embarking on an exciting Technology Transformation, extending the modernisation of our data warehouse and architecture. As part of this evolution, we are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our dynamic Digital and Transformation team In North Sydney for permanent role. You’ll have the opportunity to play a key role in transforming our business to an insights driven organisation while working with an innovative and supportive team. We value flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement, so if you thrive in a dynamic environment and are passionate about data, this role is for you!

Join our vibrant team at GWA, where our rich Australian and New Zealand heritage, technical expertise, and innovative drive, combined with our iconic brands to create something truly extraordinary. For over a century, we’ve been crafting innovative, high-quality products for homes and offices, including market-leading brands like Caroma, Methven and Clark.

About the role

In this role, you will design, build and deploy data architectures and pipelines, deliver robust, reliable and near real-time data to business stakeholders to enable insights and Business Intelligence services.  You will work closely with various stakeholders to ensure reporting solutions meet the growing needs of our business. You’ll be part of a geographically diverse team, contributing to key initiatives like Profitable Volume Growth and Customer First Workstreams. Some of the key areas you will be responsible for include:

Operational

• Designing and implementing ETL processes
• Managing data warehousing solutions
• Exposing and deploying machine learning models to production
• Ensuring data quality and consistency across various sources
• Ensuring reliability and uptime of systems

Reporting Solutions

Manage and achieve reporting solution outcomes through:

• Close alignment to business stakeholders
• Identify gaps in the current EDW and Data Models and drive better data quality data & collection
• Development, delivery and support of Power Bi Reports, ad-hoc Data Extracts, Data Models and Data Warehouse enhancements
• Provide estimates and Agile Sizing for Report and Data development
• Test plan preparation and ensuring testing is successfully executed.
• Providing end-user support, assistance, and training regarding Power Bi Report development

Business Support:

• Investigate and resolve Data, Reporting and Back-end ETL related issues. Respond to incidents in line with SLAs and ITIL processes
• Troubleshoot issues and identify modifications needed in existing Reporting to meet changing user requirements.
• Ensure solutions are comprehensively documented, process deliverables are approved by appropriate business and IT stakeholders, and appropriate documentation is readily available.
• Practice Lean-Agile values and ways of working, participating and contributing in Agile events and rituals
• Keep business community appropriately informed and collaborate with stakeholders and team members to meet strict delivery deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal customers, peer groups and key internal stakeholders.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have at least 10 years experience, a bachelor’s degree in information technology or related discipline and relevant Microsoft certifications.

The role required the following skills:

• Azure Data Lake
• SQL server
• Azure Synapse
• Power BI data sets
• SSIS reporting or Data Factory
• Data pipelines and streaming
• Perform Operational Reporting and Commercial Documents – development, testing, and release
• Experience working with D365 ERP CRM reporting
• Debugging and troubleshoot issues related to Data Lake, Azure Synapsis
• Experience in Data warehouse management and ETL operation
• Microsoft Fabric
• Azure DevOps – management, pipeline, and release management knowledge
• Experience with BI analytical toolsets.
• Experience with ERP / CRM especially Dynamics 365
• SQL Server, T-SQL, Stored Procedures etc.
• Azure SQL Database
• Azure table storage
• Data base administration knowledge on Azure Synapsis, data lake, ADF

Bonus Skills

• SAFe Agile and Scrum
• Experience in report layout developments
• Previous experience working with geographically diverse teams.

About us

At GWA, we’re not just a company—we’re a supportive community committed to making everyday water experiences extraordinary. Our dedication to water sustainability, customer-first values, and community engagement creates a ripple effect of positive impact, ensuring that our consumers not only enjoy our products, but also contribute to saving millions of litres of water each year.

When you join us, you’ll discover a welcoming workplace where safety, collaboration, and inclusivity are the cornerstones of our culture. Every contribution matters, and we provide a supportive environment where you can thrive, learn, and grow, recognising and celebrating performance in diverse and meaningful ways.

We celebrate the unique perspectives and talents that everyone brings with them and foster a culture of care where you feel valued and empowered to succeed. Our cultural pillars—We are One Team, We are Customer Focused, and We Care for Each Other—are more than just words; they’re our way of life.

What can you expect from us?

Join us on our journey from Good to Great, where you’ll collaborate with inspiring colleagues, engage with iconic brands, and contribute to a business with a legacy of strong growth. Take the first step towards an exciting career and become part of a team that’s dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and making a real difference in the world.  We value passion, potential, and a willingness to learn.

Aside from a supportive and collaborative culture where you’ll be set up for success and know that you’re making a real difference from day one, we’ll offer you:

• Hybrid working options
• Convenient location – 5 minute walk from North Sydney Station
• Competitive remuneration 
• An immersive onboarding program to set you up for success
• Opportunities to learn and grow through our Learning & Development programs
• ‘Great Rewards’ program – exclusive access to discounts and cashback rewards at your favourite stores
• ‘Bathrooms & More’ program – great discounts on a wide range of our products
• Volunteer and Community Service Leave
• Health & Wellbeing Services with 24/7 in app access to medical advice, safety support and mental healthcare for you and your immediate family members.
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Medibank Health Insurance – discounts on corporate cover 

Ready to apply?

Great! Just click the apply button to build your career with us!

Please note: You must be a citizen, permanent resident or hold all the relevant employment visas and other approvals for the location and duration of this position to apply for this role.

GWA Group does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.  

Please note that we are not accepting applications from agencies at this time.