Senior Data Engineer
@ Virgin Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
A$150,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 1 day ago

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About Velocity Frequent Flyer at Virgin Australia

Step into an exhilarating journey with Virgin Australia’s award-winning loyalty program. We make rewards fast and meaningful — from dream holidays and upgrades to retail, fuel, and everyday perks. Become part of a vibrant team committed to delivering unforgettable value to millions of Australians.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Senior Data Engineer

You will play a key role in a growing team focused on unlocking value from data, enabling rich data-driven customer experiences, and driving insights to help Virgin Australia become the most loved airline in Australia.

  • Drive analytical engineering transformation using Databricks and advanced platforms.
  • Enable customer and commercial insights through shared analytical data products.
  • Mentor and collaborate with fellow Data Engineers.
  • Lead execution of the Analytics Engineering Roadmap across teams.
  • Contribute to new revenue initiatives across Virgin Australia and partners.

Requirements

We’re looking for a candidate with:

  • 8–10 years developing analytical solutions in large relational databases.
  • 5+ years handling complex customer data and solving business problems.
  • 3+ years experience with event/customer interaction data or streaming sources.
  • Hands-on experience with Databricks, Snowflake, GCP, AWS, or Azure.
  • Proficiency in SQL & Python for end-to-end ETL processes.
  • Strong data warehousing and visualization fundamentals.
  • Excellent communication skills to translate data insights into business outcomes.
  • A collaborative mindset with leadership ability across distributed teams.

What You’ll Get From Us

Enjoy outstanding benefits including:

  • Heavily discounted air travel and annual travel credits.
  • Flexible working arrangements and remote options.
  • Discounts on travel, insurance, car hire, accommodation, and experiences.
  • Wellness support with digital wellbeing platforms and Employee Assistance Program.
  • Dress for Your Day freedom to choose your work attire.

Equality & Inclusion

Virgin Australia values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

How to Apply

If you are ready to apply and embark on this rewarding journey, please submit your application now.

Key Skills/Competency

  • Databricks
  • SQL
  • Python
  • ETL
  • Data Warehousing
  • Data Visualization
  • Cloud Platforms
  • Data Governance
  • Analytical Engineering
  • Mentorship

How to Get Hired at Virgin Australia

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Your Resume: Tailor your data projects and ETL skills.
  • Highlight Cloud Expertise: Emphasize experience with Databricks, AWS, and Azure.
  • Practice SQL & Python: Demonstrate proficiency in analytics solutions.
  • Showcase Leadership: Share examples of mentoring and teamwork.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Databricks documentation thoroughly.
Practice SQL queries and complex joins.
Enhance Python scripting for ETL tasks.
Study cloud platform integration examples.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you led a team.
Explain handling unexpected project challenges.
Share experience collaborating across teams.
Discuss mentoring team's growth.

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