Data Engineer
Do you want to be part of a tight-knit team working on challenging data-driven projects that contribute to the growth of our global business? If so, we would love to hear from you!
In this position, you will play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing ETLs, stored procedures and data integrations within our MySQL database environment. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, develop robust data pipelines, and ensure the integrity and reliability of our data infrastructure.
About NousCubane
NousCubane is a world-leading provider of data-led solutions, specialising in the higher education sector. We are a medium sized business over 50 people across offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, London, and Toronto. We work with some of the most prestigious universities in the world as members of our collaborative benchmarking and insights programme, UniForum. The new analytics products we aim to develop will extend the insights already available through our growing portfolio of data solutions and deliver powerful strategic and organisational design analytics for use by our clients.
Cubane is part of Nous Group, an international management consultancy with more than 700 people working in Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Ireland, and Canada. Nous is regularly acknowledged as a great place to work as part of competitive workplace reviews. In 2023 Nous was again named one of Australia’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work and was recognised as one of LinkedIn’s best places to grow a career, as a LinkedIn Top Company (Australia), and have previously been named Best Management Consulting Firm by the Australian Financial Review.
As Data Engineer, you will:
- Design, build and maintain highly complex ETLs and stored procedure
- Implement data quality assurance measures to ensure data integrity and consistency
- Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues
- Document ETL processes, database schemas, and data flow diagrams for knowledge sharing
- Participate in capacity planning, monitoring and upgrade of database servers
- Provide database insights which contribute to the development of application requirements
- Continual improvement of the development processes within NousCubane
- Collaborate with internal teams and NousCubane clients to ensure that the developed database schemas and queries meet with their expectations.
A bit about you:
- Strong academics, with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar
- 3+ years’ experience in database development experience (in either MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle etc.) including: implementation and tuning experience of databases; strong knowledge of schema design, query tuning and optimization; data migration and integration.
- Demonstrated experience working: on large-scale database projects; as a database, data warehouse or big data developer; scripting / programming experience in database related fields
- Experience working with Agile development principles.
- Excellent skills writing complex SQL stored procedures (preferably using MySQL)
- Familiar with database architecture principles and design patterns
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to diagnose and identify root causes of complex software and system problems
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage priorities
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and take initiative within a team environment
- A proactive approach to self-education in new areas as technology evolves.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Familiarity with Python scripting is highly regarded.
Some benefits of working with us
- Belong to a small, supportive team that cares about your professional development
- Opportunities to grow with us as we expand into new products and sectors
- Flexible working arrangements, including WFH options
Finally, some important details...
NousCubane is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and First Nations people.
If you are interested in working on complex problems and want to be part of a dynamic team that puts people at the centre of everything, then we'd love to hear from you! Please click apply below.
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