Data Engineer, Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer with advanced expertise in Python and SQL to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of building spinal client information reporting capabilities while leading the integration of new services and processes into our group. Ideal candidates will bring deep knowledge of AWS services—including Glue, Redshift, Bedrock, and S3—and a passion for tackling complex challenges. If you’re ready to jump in and push critical work forward, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Writes ETL (Extract / Transform / Load) processes, designs database systems, and develops tools for real-time and offline analytic processing.

• Troubleshoots software and processes for data consistency and integrity. Integrates large scale data from a variety of sources for business partners to generate insight and make decisions.

• Translates business specifications into design specifications and code. Responsible for writing complex programs, ad hoc queries, and reports. Ensures that all code is well structured, includes sufficient documentation, and is easy to maintain and reuse.

• Partners with internal clients to gain an enhanced understanding of business functions and informational needs. Gains expertise in tools, technologies, and applications/databases in specific business areas and company-wide systems.

• Leads all phases of solution development. Explains technical considerations at related meetings, including those with internal clients and less experienced team members.

• Tests code thoroughly for accuracy of intended purpose. Reviews end product with the client to ensure adequate understanding. Provides data analysis guidance as required.

• Designs and conducts training sessions on tools and data sources used by the team and self provisioner's. Provides job aids to team members and business users.

• Tests and implements new software releases through regression testing. Identifies issues and engages with vendors to resolve and elevate software into production.

• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Advanced SQL development

• Advanced Python development

• AWS experience

• Minimum of five years data analytics, programming, database administration, or data management experience.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.