Specialist Data Analytics Engineer

About the role

IAG, the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand, is looking for a Specialist Data Analytics Engineer to join its Customer & Employee Data team. The role combines data engineering with a strong analytical focus: investigating data issues, performing reconciliation and testing, identifying root causes and delivering trusted data solutions. It is a permanent full-time position based in Darling Park 2, Sydney.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimise complex data pipelines and transformation frameworks using SQL, DBT and cloud-native technologies.
• Lead the development of scalable, high-quality data products that support multiple business domains and operational environments.
• Conduct code reviews and build and maintain APIs for data integration and accessibility.
• Analyse customer and employee data to identify trends, anomalies and opportunities.
• Drive innovation through automation, experimentation and AI-assisted development.
• Mentor team members and provide technical leadership on solution design and delivery.
• Monitor data product performance, observability and quality and use insights to improve outcomes.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in data engineering with large-scale enterprise data platforms.
• Deep understanding of data modelling, architecture, ETL processes, data governance and security principles.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to explain technical concepts in business terms.

Required skills

• SQL, Python, DBT, Airflow, NoSQL, Spark, Terraform, GitHub
• Google Cloud Platform: BigQuery, Composer, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Dataflow, Pub/Sub
• AI-assisted development exposure is highly regarded

What we offer

• 13% superannuation and 20 days annual leave plus 5 extra days of MyLeave.
• Work from home and flexibility options with myFlex.
• Up to 50% off personal insurance and partner discounts on private health insurance, tech and appliances.
• 20 weeks paid parental leave.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, the IAG Academy, study assistance and secondment opportunities.