Engineer Data

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact through data? We’re seeking a Data Engineer to join our Corporate Technology team in Perth. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating across teams, and building data solutions that support smarter decision-making across the organisation.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you’re passionate about data and want to grow your career in a flexible, inclusive environment - this could be the opportunity for you.

As a Data Engineer, you’ll work closely with data analysts, scientists, and stakeholders to deliver reliable, scalable data solutions. You’ll help shape the future of analytics by designing and maintaining data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Accountabilities will include:

• Build and maintain data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and other Azure services.
• Write and optimise SQL queries to support reporting and analytics.
• Implement data validation and quality assurance processes.
• Document data models, processes, and configurations clearly and accessibly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Support release management and contribute to technology strategy and planning.

Key skills and experience required for you to thrive in this role, will include: 

• Experience in a Data Engineering or similar role.
• Strong SQL skills and familiarity with serverless data solutions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure (Data Factory, Synapse, Storage) and Databricks (Spark, Python, SQL).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Azure DevOps.
• Understanding of Delta Live Tables and data lake architecture.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable Qualifications include: 

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
• Azure or Databricks certifications.
• Experience working with mining or industrial data environments.
• Exposure to containerisation technologies and cloud cost optimisation.

What we offer:

• Located close to public transport in a great central location
• We offer hybrid-working and will consider other flexible working arrangements
• A competitive remuneration package, with discretionary, performance-based incentives.
• Paid parental leave
• Employee support services
• Regular pulse-checks and employee surveys
• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities,
• This is a Full-time, Permanent opportunity, based near the Perth CBD.

About Us:

Perenti is an ASX listed, diversified mining services group with interests in contract mining, drilling services, mining services and technology solutions. Headquartered in Perth and with offices and operations across four continents, we employ more than 11,000 fantastic people who are focused on creating enduring value and certainty for our investors, clients, people, and the communities in which we operate.

At Perenti, our purpose is to create enduring value and certainty. This is critical to everything we do and the reason we exist. Our purpose is underpinned by our five Principles – No shortcuts, Never wasteful, Walk in their shoes, Smarter together and Enable tomorrow. These Principles are the fabric of our business, they are critical in delivering our purpose and driving the way we work, our actions and our behaviour.

We are actively creating a diverse culture, where people are included and have development opportunities, regardless of gender, age, cultural background, disability, religion or sexual orientation, as well as differences in background, life experience, and interpersonal and problem-solving skills. We recognise that attracting and retaining a diverse, inclusive and collaborative workforce is key to our success as a business #Smarter together. We encourage development opportunities and career progression.