About the Role
As a Technical Champion for Data Engineering and Reporting, you will play a key role in advancing IAG's data and analytics capabilities. You will combine deep technical expertise, business acumen, and strong stakeholder engagement to drive the consumption and activation of data products by translating business needs into impactful solutions. You will shorten the journey from data to insight and action, while demonstrating the art of the possible to the business.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize scalable data solutions using SQL, DBT, APIs, and modern engineering practices.
- Design, build, and maintain reliable data pipelines and products that support business and operational needs.
- Drive the consumption and activation of data products through Tableau, advanced analytics, AI, and emerging approaches.
- Partner with stakeholders to identify business opportunities, translate needs into effective data solutions, and demonstrate the art of the possible.
- Lead solution design and technical delivery, developing innovative and scalable approaches to complex challenges.
- Drive code quality, testing, and data governance through best practices, reviews, and validation processes.
- Enhance platform performance and efficiency through observability, automation, AI, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentor team members, champion knowledge sharing, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and innovation.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years in data engineering, with demonstrated expertise in managing complex, large-scale data products.
- Advanced knowledge of SQL, DBT, and Tableau, with experience applying advanced analytics, AI, and emerging technologies to data activation and consumption.
- Extensive experience building and optimizing data pipelines, dashboards, and automated data processes, with familiarity across database management systems and cloud data services.
- Demonstrated business acumen and experience partnering with stakeholders to identify opportunities, translate business needs into innovative data solutions, and drive adoption and measurable value from data products.
- Experience with Customer 360 or other customer-centric data solutions is highly regarded.
- Exceptional analytical abilities with a strong aptitude for troubleshooting complex technical issues, optimizing data operations, and devising innovative solutions to challenging problems.
- Proficient leadership qualities, with the ability to mentor and lead teams.
- Strong communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and effectively coordinating between diverse teams.
Skills
- SQL
- DBT
- Tableau
- APIs
- Advanced Analytics
- AI
- Emerging Technologies
- Database Management Systems
- Cloud Data Services
- Customer 360
Location
- East Coast of Australia
Work Type
- Permanent
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Minimum of 5 years in data engineering
Benefits
- Boosted superannuation with 13% as standard.
- 20 days annual leave + 5 days MyLeave.
- Work from home and many more flexibility options with myFlex.
- Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance.
- Partner discounts on private health insurance, tech & appliances, and many more.
- Industry-leading 20 weeks paid parental leave.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, the award-winning IAG Academy, study assistance and secondment opportunities.
About the Company
- IAG is the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand. Our family of brands turns the IAG purpose of making your world a safer place into action by helping everyday Aussies and New Zealanders, supporting their ambitions and making insurance accessible.
- As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected.
- We celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture, and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities.
- We collaborate on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees.
