Senior Data Engineer
Urban Utilities
digital strategy
it operations
data management
enterprise data warehouse
reporting platforms
Digital & Information is responsible for digitally enabling Urban Utilities today and digitally transforming future capability to enable provision of digital services to our customers, community and people. The group is accountable to formulate and execute Urban Utilities’ digital & data strategy, deliver Urban Utilities digital portfolio and provide day-to-day operations of information technology (IT), operating technology (OT), data, and the Internet of Things (IOT), including security, infrastructure management, system administration, network operations, and support services.
The Senior Data Engineer plays a pivotal role in the management, oversight and support of Enterprise-wide data management systems including the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) and reporting platforms. Urban Utilities Staff and Customers rely on the business insights and performance data that can be derived from our Data and Performance team’s systems. Come and help us continue to provide rich data to our Staff inform business decisions and not only keep delivering but seek to improve how we deliver critical services to our customers.
microsoft azure
python
sql
azure data
github
problem solve
Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a Pre-employment medical, which may include Drug and Alcohol testing, as well as other background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role.
Performance of ‘on call’ duties are an inherent requirement of this role. This requires that the employee must be available to be on-call and to attend to work matters, both in person and remotely, outside of normal working hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, as reasonably required to fulfill the requirements of the position. The days, times, duration and frequency of on call arrangements may be subject to change, including at short notice, as required by Urban Utilities’ operational needs as applying from time to time. At all times whilst on-call, you must be fit for duty, contactable, and able to respond, including the ability to physically attend if required, to the operational needs of the business within a reasonable timeframe and in a safe manner. The remuneration for the role has been calculated to include compensation for the requirement to remain available to perform work during on call periods and for the performance of work outside the ordinary hours of work as part of on call processes and otherwise. In some instances, additional compensation and remuneration may apply.
Our Digital & Information group have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer with experience working in large, data-rich organisations to join our Data and Performance team within our newly established Digital Experience and Operations branch. This is a 9 month contract with possible extension.
- Demonstration of training / certifications in Microsoft Azure and relevant data programming technologies.
- Proficiency in SQL, Scala, Python, or R; Exposure to Databricks is advantageous.
- Familiarity with support functions and ITIL standards for Incident and Requests response, and the ability to problem solve system and data issues working with internal customers.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field experience.
- Significant understanding of version control and DevOps (GitHub, Azure DevOps, or similar).
- Demonstrated experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Server, and data pipeline management.
- Stakeholder management skills and demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional team members, within Digital & Information, and business subject area experts.
- Ability to meet security clearance/SOCI requirements.
- Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more
- Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family
- Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases
- pre-employment medical, which may include drug and alcohol testing, as well as other background checks as part of the recruitment process for this role.
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2010
Founded
Year the company was formed through the merger of five councils' water operations.
1.6M
Customer Reach
Number of people served across five regions in Queensland.
19,000 km
Network Span
Total length of the distribution network serving the regions.
1923
Historical Milestone
Year the Luggage Point Resource Recovery Centre began operations.
$5M
Green Innovation
Investment in an algae-driven water treatment project.
$65M
Infrastructure Upgrade
Funding allocated for pump-station improvements.
$879M
Annual Revenue
Annual income supporting operations and innovations.
- stepped forward as Queensland's largest distributor–retailer.
- remains a national pioneer–first to use activated sludge and now a hub for algae and Anammox innovation.
- Their recycling efforts turn waste into value—biogas powers operations, recycled water irrigates native plantings and even feeds koala habitat restoration.
- WE’RE CONNECTED. We're here for each other and our customers. We generously share our talent, time and knowledge.
- WE’RE ALL IN. We're one team. We've got grit, can always be counted on and love what we do.
- WE KEEP IT REAL. We're good humans. We embrace real and meaningful conversations. We bring our whole self to work.
- WE’RE EVOLVING. We're curious, we challenge the status quo to create change that adds value.
2032
Net-Zero Target
Committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2032, aligning with the Brisbane 2032 Olympic & Paralympic Games.
100%
Renewable Energy Goal
Aims to achieve 100% renewable energy use by 2032 through energy efficiency, onsite generation, solar, and cogeneration.
127.5 GWh
Clean Energy Generated
Generated 127.5 gigawatt-hours of energy through cogeneration and solar since formation, enough to power over 27,000 homes annually.
5,000 Ha
Land Rehabilitation
Plans to rehabilitate 5,000 hectares of land in the service region through local offset projects.
- Treats up to 32 million litres/year of organic supermarket waste into biogas to power Luggage Point Resource Recovery Centre.
- Generated 12,610 MWh (13.2% of total FY23 electricity use) from waste; planted 1,100 native gum trees irrigated with recycled water.
- Uses Australian-first Anammox biological treatment at major plant to reduce energy use.
85% increase
First Nations Supplier Spend
Achieved an 85% increase in expenditure with First Nations suppliers through the Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan.
- Developed and publicly disclosed Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan with outcomes including over 85% increase in First Nations supplier spend.
- In FY23 sustainability report: emphasised focus on safe, engaged workforce.
- No gender‑specific statistics publicly available.
