Senior Data Engineer - PySpark

Create your best future and join Westpac as a Senior Data Engineer - PySpark 

What’s the role?

An exciting opportunity is available for a highly motivated Senior Data Engineer to join within WIB Technology, Financial Markets in Sydney. The business is committed to advancing its' position within the FX and Fixed Income space through investment in technology and recruitment of high-calibre individuals to positively influence outcomes. A key part of that strategy is the development of Data Engineering capabilities and analytics capabilities to support regulatory compliance and other necessary tools to support these operations.

Join a dynamic data engineering team that works closely with Business Analysts to deliver cutting-edge data solutions that support Westpac’s Financial Markets objectives while meeting Risk, Regulatory, and Compliance requirements. In this role, you’ll collaborate with the business and fellow engineers to design and implement solutions using big data technologies, particularly within a Spark environment.

What do I need?

• Expert level core Python development skills including hands-on coding with production-grade systems
• Strong understanding of PySpark/ Spark technologies, distributed computing concepts and Spark performance tuning
• Strong understanding of cloud big data implementations/tools such as AWS EMR, Databricks, Palantir Foundry, or equivalent
• Well versed in Data Structures, complexity theory and CS fundamentals
• Strong analytical and communication skills - capable of translating business requirements into performant data solutions
• Familiarity with modern CI/CD practices, modular code structuring, and automated testing for pipelines
• Experience in financial domain development as a data engineer
• Highly motivated, and suitably equipped to work directly with sales/traders/quants

Why join us?

We’re obsessed with becoming our customers' #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return, we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave. 
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank. 
• Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.

Create your future today

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We’re all about creating a supportive and inclusive community. We welcome everyone – no matter your age, gender, background, or abilities. We also provide additional support to welcome our veterans, Indigenous Australians and neurodiverse community.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, you can find out more information and additional contact details by visiting the "People with Disability and/or needing Accessibility Requirements" page on our website.