Senior Databricks Engineer (6 month contract) Remote role

*This is a 6-month fixed term full time role with possibility of extension or conversion to permanent*

As a Databricks Data Engineer, you will build and operate reliable, scalable data pipelines and curated datasets on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform, enabling analytics, reporting, and downstream products.

You’ll collaborate with architects, analysts, and platform teams to implement batch and streaming ingestion, develop dimensional and/or domain data models, and uplift governance and observability across the data lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

•    Designing, building, and optimising ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks (Spark/SQL), Delta Lake, and Databricks Workflows/Jobs.
•    Developing and maintaining transformation models with dbt (Databricks adapter), including testing, documentation, and deployment via CI/CD.
•    Implementing medallion architecture patterns (bronze/silver/gold) and best-practice data modelling to support analytics and self-service consumption.
•    Building data quality checks and observability (e.g., dbt tests, expectations, monitoring/alerting) and supporting lineage and documentation.
•    Applying security and governance using Unity Catalog (access controls, table ownership, auditability) and partnering with stakeholders on compliant data access.
•    Performance tuning and cost optimisation (cluster policies, job orchestration, Spark optimisation, partitioning, Delta optimisation) and supporting incident/problem resolution.

Working Conditions:

•    Fixed term role for 6 months (with possibility of extension and conversion to permanent)
•    Philippine based candidates 
•    Work from home / Remote setup (peripherals provided)

What will make you successful in this role? 

•    Focus on client needs and effective communication skills.
•    A bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
•    At least 3 years of relevant data engineering experience, including delivery on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform.
•    Current Databricks certification(s) are required (e.g., Databricks Data Engineer Associate/Professional).
•    Hands-on experience with dbt (data build tool) for SQL-based transformations, testing, and documentation.
•    Programming Skills – Python for data processing.
•    Strong Spark and Databricks notebooks experience for data transformation and processing.
•    Solid skills in SQL, experience with transformations, data warehouses and dimensional models.
•    Experience with Delta Lake tables, optimisation and medallion architecture concepts.
•    Experience with orchestration (Databricks Workflows/Jobs) and CI/CD for data pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps/GitHub).
•    Understanding of governance and security patterns (preferably Unity Catalog).
•    Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Skills:

•    Experience with cloud Data Warehouse solution Azure etc.
•    Experience on projects where you have been the primary data modeler
•    Working knowledge of Cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure)

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Why is this an exciting opportunity?

Atturra is one of the fastest growing ASX-listed advisory and IT solutions companies in Australia, giving you a strong foundation to fulfil your career ambitions. 

We currently have 1400+ professionals working across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, and USA who are using innovation to lead the way. 

The Data & Integration business unit helps clients unlock the full potential of data by integrating systems and applications, enabling digital transformation through our comprehensive on-premises, hybrid, and cloud integration solutions. We specialise in Boomi, Smartsheet, and OpenText.

This is your chance to make an impact. Come and join our talented and creative team of change makers to redefine the future through technology. 

What our people say: 

“We are working towards a very bright future.”
“It's a company with vision and a promising future.”

Why you’ll love working here 

Culture of possibility 
At Atturra we embrace innovation within our teams, fostering an environment of possibility and growth. We believe in creating a supportive and welcoming culture, where everyone is encouraged to achieve success through collaboration, continuous learning, and smart work practices. 

A strong set of company values 
Our culture is reflected by our employees who demonstrate camaraderie, innovation, dedication, respect and excellence in everything they do. These traits have become integral to the way we do business and are the values we strive for. 

Valuable employee benefits 
•    Employee benefits, recognition, and wellbeing platform
•    Career growth via succession planning, internal promotions, and mentorship opportunities
•    Ongoing investment in professional development through industry and technology certifications, and study assistance
•    Mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program
•    Support for family and caring responsibilities, including paid parental leave
•    Employee referral program, with monetary incentives offered  

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Atturra, we are committed to addressing the digital skills gap and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds — including Veterans, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, members of the LGBTQI+ community, culturally diverse individuals, and other underrepresented groups.

Supporting Australia’s veterans  
We are proud to be recognised as a Veteran Friendly Employer under the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Employment Commitment (VEC). Atturra is dedicated to supporting Australia’s veteran community by enhancing recruitment, support, retention, and leadership opportunities. Our goal is to ensure veterans build meaningful and impactful careers with us.

What our people say: 

“Atturra has a great working environment and management are very supportive of their staff. We celebrate success and have fun while working hard.”

How to apply 

All applications must be submitted online via our Careers page. Late applications or those sent by email will not be prioritised. Please ensure your application is complete and that you have answered all required questions before submitting.

https://atturra.com/au-en/careers

Talent Pool

This recruitment process may also be used to create a talent pool for similar ongoing or temporary opportunities that may arise within the next 12 months.

Recruitment Agencies and Headhunters

Our Talent Acquisition team is managing this recruitment process and will reach out if additional support is required. Atturra only accepts referrals from agencies on our official supplier list via the Agency Portal. To participate, agencies must complete our procurement process, hold an approved fee agreement, and be formally invited by the Talent Acquisition team for a specific vacancy.

Submissions made outside of this process will not be considered. We also request that agencies do not contact Atturra employees outside the Talent Acquisition team regarding hiring matters.

Agencies interested in joining our official supplier list may send an expression of interest to talentacquisition@atturra.com. Please note, our supplier list is reviewed annually.