Data Engineer

Paramount is a global media and entertainment organisation with some of the best known and loved brands in the world. Employing over 1,700 people locally, and a further 25,000+ globally, we deliver premium content through multiple platforms for the young (and the young at heart of course!).

We pride ourselves on creating content that gets people talking. What’s more, you’ll find all these great shows (and more) on our free-to-air channels (10, 10 Bold, 10 Peach, Nickelodeon), our digital platform 10 Play that also includes a vast array of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV known as FAST (including numerous MTV and Nickelodeon channels), and our subscription video on demand service Paramount+.  

This is a 12-month Maternity leave cover role based in SYDNEY.

Are you a technical expert with a strategic mindset? Do you thrive on managing complex engineering projects and driving automation? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

As a Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in defining and mobilising our Data Engineering strategy across Paramount ANZ’s engineering platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support our Commercial strategy, delivering automation, implementing quality assurance measures, and championing continuous improvement within the Data Engineering workstream.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will include, but is not limited to:

• Designing, building, and maintaining cloud infrastructure to optimise data extraction, transformation, and loading from diverse sources.

• Developing automation pipelines to facilitate seamless deployment and automated testing.

• Creating ETL processes to support data monetisation, modelling, mining, and dashboard production.

• Managing data ingestion, matching, and orchestration to enhance campaign and analytical capabilities.

• Collaborating with stakeholders across the business to understand and meet their data needs.

• Adapting and evolving with the business and technology landscape.

• Ensuring compliance with Paramount’s Global Business Conduct Statement (BCS), internal policies, and relevant regulatory requirements.

 About You

We are looking for a passionate and experienced data professional with:

Education & Qualifications:

• A degree in Computer Science (preferred), Applied Mathematics, Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field with a computing focus.

Experience & Expertise:

• 3-4+ years of experience in a similar role, engaging in the full lifecycle of scalable data management systems.

• Hands-on experience with leading cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including deployment, management, and optimisation.

• Strong proficiency in Snowflake for data warehousing, ETL pipeline development, and real-time data integration.

• Experience setting up and managing Data Clean Rooms to ensure secure and compliant data sharing.

• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and Git.

• Experience working with structured and semi-structured data files.

• Ability to work autonomously while thriving in a collaborative team environment.

• Excellent stakeholder management capabilities.

• A proactive mindset with a passion for problem-solving and innovation.

Bonus Points:

While not essential, the following will be highly regarded:

• Previous experience in the media industry.

• AWS & Snowflake certifications.

If you're ready to take on a key role in shaping our data engineering strategy, apply now and be part of an exciting journey at Paramount ANZ!

Paramount ANZ is proud to be recognised by Diversity Council Australia as a 2024-2025 Inclusive Employer. 

Paramount embraces differences and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of factors such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property or birth. These grounds also include age, nationality, marital status, disability, place of residence and sexual orientation.  

Paramount acknowledges and respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of the lands where we live, learn and work, and honours their continuing connection and care for Country and storytelling.  

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Reasonable adjustments   
Paramount recognises that everyone is unique, and you might require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply and be considered for this position.  If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to help set you up for success please contact us at careers@networkten.com.au.  Adjustments include but are not limited to; alternative application methods, interview setups, physical requirements, guidance for trans or gender diverse applicants, specific interview availability times.