Lead Data Engineer – Visa Sponsorship & Relocation to Australia

About [employer hidden] [employer hidden] is a boutique data consultancy with global outreach and clientele, transforming the way organizations work with data. We leverage cutting-edge technologies to design, tailor, and implement advanced Business Intelligence and Data solutions across a wide range of applications — from process digitization through to Cloud Data Warehousing, Visualisation, Data Science, Data Engineering, and Governance. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with offices worldwide, we help clients navigate complex business conditions, eliminate inefficiencies, and enable scalable adoption of analytics culture. About the Role We are seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join our growing Data Cloud Practice in Sydney, Australia. This role will suit individuals who are passionate about both hands-on data engineering delivery and client-facing consulting, with the ability to step up into leadership responsibilities. You will work with leading global organisations across industries such as banking & finance, insurance, government, telco, media, and FMCG. Please note: Only candidates with a valid UK passport can be considered. What you’ll do • Deliver cloud-based data engineering solutions for blue-chip clients. • Provide technical direction, thought leadership, and best practices in data engineering. • Work directly with stakeholders in pre-sales, requirements gathering, and solution design. • Mentor and support team members, with the potential to grow into a leadership role. • Drive delivery excellence across a variety of industries and client engagements. What you’ll need • Must have an Irish or UK passport. • 5–7+ years’ experience across data engineering, cloud computing, or data warehousing. • Strong technical expertise in one or more: Snowflake, Databricks, Redshift, Microsoft Fabric. • Strong experience in data modelling, ETL processes, and SQL. • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with consulting mindset. • For senior engineer roles, ability to step up into leadership roles in the future is required. • For lead engineer roles, prior leadership experience is required. Highly desirable: • Prior consulting experience. • Data solution design & architecture experience. • Familiarity with dbt, Fivetran, Matillion. • Programming experience (Python, Java, Scala). • Relevant certifications (e.g., SnowPro). Benefits • Competitive salary package + bonus. • Relocation assistance & visa sponsorship. • Hybrid / remote working environment for better work-life balance. • Coaching, mentoring, and buddy scheme for smooth integration. • Career development & certification support. • Global career opportunities and internal mobility. • Team building & networking events. Relocation Support [employer hidden] is proud to support international talent in relocating to Australia. We offer: • Full work visa sponsorship. • Relocation assistance package to help with your move. • Option to start with our UK team while your visa is being processed. Inclusion & Equal Opportunities At [employer hidden], we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental or veteran status.

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