Data Operations Engineer at People First Bank Careers

, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SQL, Databricks, ADF, dbt, Python, PySpark, CI/CD, Git Workflows, Automated Deployments, Infrastructure as Code, Azure, Monitoring, Data Quality, Performance Optimisation, Incident Management, Agile

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the role We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced DataOps Engineer to join our Data and Insights team in a 24 months Fixed Term Contract. This role will play a pivotal role in for the ongoing administration and improvement of the data platform, ensuring its stability, scalability, and security, building data pipelines for Analytics and Reporting use cases while working collaboratively with Data Modeller, Data Engineers, Data Analysts, SMEs and Solution architects. This role is offered as a 24 months Fixed Term Contract with potential permanency or extensions. Key Responsibilities: Configure CI/CD tool for Azure DataOps Implement operational workflow and orchestration solutions, e.g., job scheduling, file transfer, etc. Implement business continuity solutions, e.g., monitoring, backup, recovery, etc. Work closely with development teams across the data and insights team to understand problems, evaluate patterns and best practices and find opportunities for the team to contribute Embrace Lean principles and work as a part of an Agile team - utilising sprints, epics, experiments, and iterating based on feedback. Manage the Azure data platform operations which includes (ADF, Azure Databricks and Power BI) Drive adoption of our services and tooling through workshops, training and consultation. Seek opportunities to automate our own services and processes, reducing operational toil in an Azure-cloud data platform environment Contribute to IaC and CI/CD, manage deployments across environments, ensure security/PII controls are embedded in pipelines, and drive continuous improvements to reliability, cost and standards. Own design, build, deployment and support of data pipelines, including data quality, performance optimisation, failure handling and automation (not just monitoring and fixes). Actively manage risks and escalate issues where appropriate Proactively identify risks and recommend actions to avoid, mitigate or accept risks. Promote a sound risk culture by routinely analysing, avoiding, mitigating or accepting risks. About you You are the go-to experts in crafting, implementing, and sustaining resilient data processing pipelines. Your role is pivotal in guaranteeing the effectiveness, precision, and scalability of our data infrastructure, impacting not only the Data and Insights team but also extending across the entire organization. Knowledge and Experience: Strong data‑platform skills: confident with SQL, Databricks, ADF, dbt, and Python/PySpark for troubleshooting and supporting daily data operations. DataOps capability: experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, automated deployments, and operational runbooks. Infrastructure as Code (Terraform): ability to manage and maintain Azure resources using IaC best practices. Azure cloud operations: solid understanding of storage, compute, networking basics, monitoring, and platform‑level troubleshooting. Pipeline reliability & monitoring: skilled in diagnosing failures, optimising performance, and ensuring stable end‑to‑end data workflows. Strong communication and incident‑management skills: able to collaborate across engineering, analytics, and business teams during operational event. Who are we? It's an exciting time to join our organisation! On 1 March 2023, two of Australia's most successful member-owned banking organisations merged to form People First Bank – powered by Heritage and People's Choice. We are Australia's leading mutual banking organisation and a genuine, member-owned alternative to the major banks. We exist to create a better future for our members and the communities in which they live. We are 100% member owned, with approximately 720,000 members and 1,900 employees. We have dual head offices in Adelaide and Toowoomba, and 95 branches across South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and the Northern Territory, trading under two brands, Heritage Bank and People's Choice. When you come to work with us, you'll be joining a team of inclusive, friendly, and motivated employees who value making a difference every day for our members, community, and the planet. We are committed to creating an outstanding working environment where you feel supported, can continue to develop and are proud advocates of our members and our business. Benefits of working for us We believe the little extras can make a big difference in supporting your success. That's why we offer great incentives and benefits including: Extensive range of financial and lifestyle benefits, including (but not limited to): Paid parental leave and special leave provisions Flexibility and hybrid working arrangements Employee banking benefits and discounted insurances Career development opportunities, and ongoing training, coaching and support A dedicated Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to access in times of need Paid volunteering days and access to a diverse range of community and charitable initiatives If you are ready to join a supportive team who are passionate about the work they do and the results they achieve, then apply now. If this sounds like you, then this is the next step in your career. Click 'Apply' now and submit your application, including a cover letter and current resume by 18th February 2026. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and support candidate requests for adjustments to enable everyone to equitably participate in our selection process.

Responsibilities

The Data Operations Engineer will manage the Azure data platform operations and implement CI/CD tools for Azure DataOps. They will also drive the adoption of services and tooling through workshops and training.