Data Engineer

About us:

At Bluestone, we believe home loans should be simple, personal and able to meet borrowers’ changing financial needs and our mission is to be the most successful non-bank lender in Australia. Since 2000, we have provided customers with tailored solutions for their diverse financial circumstances, aligning with our vision to deliver outstanding home loan experiences. We’re a dedicated and passionate team of 230 professionals united by our unwavering commitment to our values: Making It Happen, Thinking Different, Owning It Like A Boss, Telling It As It Is, and being Better Together. These principles allow us to thrive as a team and support others in their journeys to grow and develop.

About the role:

It’s an exciting time to join one of the leading non-bank lenders in Australia as we embark on ambitious growth plans across the country. The Data Engineer will monitor data processing efficiency and propose solutions for improvements as well as identifying and investigating potential data quality issues and explore ways to improve data quality and reliability.

The Data Engineer supports our stakeholders in defining and rolling out the right data architecture, data platform and infrastructure that support their needs, implement and maintain automated data pipelines, and infuse data through business intelligence and analytics.

Working in an Agile environment and with cutting edge technologies, you will:

• Deliver quality solutions aligned to strategic priorities
• Have a strong business understanding of the financial sector (Banking, Insurance or Capital markets)
• Share your experience by coaching Junior team members
• Be expert in navigating your way through cloud computing services, such as Azure, AWS or GCP
• Have a good overview of the data ecosystems and frameworks
• Highly developed experience with lean/agile software development

This position offers plenty of opportunity for individual growth within a thriving business environment and interesting pipeline of work.

Your Experience:

Finding the right trade-offs between the performance, reliability, scalability, and cost of the data pipelines you implement, the Data Engineer will also:

• Demonstrable experience working across various levels of data (SQL, ETL, Data Modelling).
• Exposure to Cloud technologies (AWS) and data migration from legacy to Cloud.
• Experience working with complex SQL queries and stored procs.
• PowerBI or other BI reporting experience
• Automated Data testing experience is desired
• Ability to engage, inform and liaise with key stakeholders and work with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience working within Agile projects and methodologies.
• Understanding of the software testing life cycle in an agile environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and drive outcomes
• Highly developed communication skills
• A computer degree, engineering degree or equivalent industry experience

What makes us a great place to work?

Our most important asset is our people. We’re committed to investing in our employees and offer a range of holistic perks and benefits to support individual needs. Our supportive and inclusive culture enables our people to grow and learn, to achieve their personal and professional goals, through collaboration and innovation. Some of our benefits include:

• Hybrid working model and flexible hours
• Flexible leave program (extra 5 days of leave awarded to employees who utilise their 20 annual days leave in the calendar year)
• Paid study leave and volunteer day
• Recognition program and annual bonus scheme
• Mentoring and career progression opportunities
• Wellness initiatives: monthly massages, fresh fruit delivered daily, and healthy breakfast options
• Discounts on an array of products and services
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for the primary caregiver and 2 weeks for the secondary carer, plus superannuation paid for up to 12 months
• Employee Assistance Program
• Modern offices in a CBD location

Next steps…

We appreciate the time you have taken to apply for a role with us. Bluestone is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Our hiring decisions are based on your experience, skills, enthusiasm, and your future potential in the role. If you feel that you meet some, but not all the requirements above, we still encourage you to apply. If you are invited to an interview, please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process, and what pronouns you use.

Bluestone is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees. Differences are embraced, contributions are valued, and everyone has a sense of connection and belonging. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally diverse background, and people of all ages.