Data Engineer

First Sentier Group is seeking a Data Engineer to join our Sydney team and play a key role in building our next-generation cloud-based data platform. Working with technologies including Snowflake, Azure, Python and dbt, you'll develop scalable data solutions, support cloud migration initiatives, and help shape the future of data across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is hands-on, curious, and eager to grow their skills in modern data technologies, including GenAI and LLMs.

Your day-to-day

• Partner with senior engineers and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver data solutions.
• Build, maintain and support scalable data infrastructure, pipelines and data products.
• Analyse existing systems, document data flows, and support migration to modern cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with analysts, and business teams to translate data needs into robust solutions.
• Apply engineering best practices, including documentation, testing and version control.
• Explore emerging technologies, including GenAI and LLMs, to enhance the data platform.

About you

Your experience and skills

• 2+ years' experience in Data Engineering or a similar technical role.
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake, Python, SQL, Azure data services, and dbt.
• Strong understanding of data modelling, data warehousing, and building scalable data pipelines.
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Dagster or Apache Airflow.
• Familiarity with software engineering best practices, including Git, CI/CD, code reviews, and documentation.
• Comfortable working in Agile teams and partnering with engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot data issues.
• Exposure to BI and visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau is advantageous.
• Experience or interest in GenAI, LLMs, and AI-enabled data solutions is beneficial.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred but not essential.
• Experience with Docker and containerised workflows is a bonus.

About us

First Sentier Group is a global asset management group providing high quality, differentiated and relevant investment capabilities aiming to deliver exceptional investment performance for our clients and profitable growth for our shareholder.

We do this through our independent teams of active, specialist investors who share a common commitment to responsible investment principles. We are a global asset management business and the home of investment teams AlbaCore Capital Group, FSSA Investment Managers, Igneo Infrastructure Partners and RQI Investors. All our investment teams – whether in-house or individually branded – operate with discrete investment autonomy, according to their investment philosophies.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I)

We value the different experience, ideas and perspectives that our people bring to the work they do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable culture where diversity can thrive. We believe this leads to better outcomes for our people and our clients, and it’s the right thing to do.

We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, family status, or any other category protected by law.

If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or as part of the role, please let us know so we can support you.