Azure DevOps Data Engineer

• Join a values and community-oriented, leading customer-owned bank.
• Play a pivotal role in designing, building, and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Permanent, full-time role | Hybrid work arrangements | Based in Newcastle.

Purpose of the role

Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent have come together to form NGM Group - a powerhouse in customer-owned banking. As we continue our exciting growth journey, we’re thrilled to offer an impactful opportunity for an experienced Azure DevOps Data Engineer.

In this role you’ll join our dynamic Data Platform team, playing a pivotal role in designing, building, and managing CI/CD pipelines that drive our data initiatives. You’ll leverage your expertise in Azure and automation to support critical financial data systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and compliance with the highest standards of the finance sector.

Join us and help shape the future of data in a high-performing, values-driven organisation!

What will your key responsibilities include?

• Pipeline Development: Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for Azure Data Factory, Databricks, SQL, Azure Functions, and other data services.
• Automation: Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Bicep for scalable and repeatable deployments.
• Integration: Collaborate with data engineering teams to embed DevOps best practices into workflows, ensuring seamless integration between pipelines and data platforms.
• Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize CI/CD processes for performance and cost efficiency.
• Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Embed observability tools for real-time monitoring, and provide support for pipeline incidents with effective root-cause analysi.
• Governance & Compliance: Enforce best practices in security, compliance, and governance across DevOps processes to meet banking standards.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to align infrastructure and DevOps strategies with business objectives.
• Documentation and Training: Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures and guides to facilitate knowledge transfer and training.

What are we looking for?

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Technology, Mathematics, or Business.Proven experience in designing and managing CI/CD pipelines for Azure Data Factory, Databricks, SQL, Azure Functions, and other Azure services.
• Expertise in Azure DevOps and its toolset (Repos, Pipelines, Artifacts, Boards).Proficiency in Terraform or Bicep for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).Strong scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or equivalent languages.
• Solid understanding of core Azure services, including Virtual Machines, Storage, Key Vault, and Networking (DNS, Firewalls, Load Balancers).
• Strong knowledge of security best practices, compliance, and governance within Azure environments.
• Hands-on experience in implementing observability tools such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a collaborative mindset.Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes (AKS) (desirable).
• Experience with data integration tools such as Mulesoft or similar platforms (desirable).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and event-driven workflows (desirable).
• Exposure to Azure Sentinel and other advanced security tools (desirable).

What can you expect from us?

NGM Group employees can take advantage of the following work perks:

• Health and wellbeing; Fitness passport, corporate health insurance and annual flu vaccination.
• Lifestyle and giving back; Flexible work including hybrid arrangements, hotel discounts, 14 weeks paid parental leave, two community volunteer days per year and three recreational leave days per year.
• Professional advancement; Diverse career opportunities, recognition programs and employee referral program.

About us

We’re NGM Group, and we offer retail banking services to more than half a million Australians under the brands Greater Bank and Newcastle Permanent. We have fresh energy and big goals for our customers, and our people are key to us achieving this success. If you’re ready to be part of a team that puts the customer first and enjoys a challenge as the path to growth and innovation, then … we want you!

Collectively, we’re the largest customer-owned bank based on net assets and the 10th largest Australian-owned bank for household deposits. A financial powerhouse headquartered in the Hunter, we have a workforce of more than 1,600 people and total assets of more than $20 billion.

NGM Group is committed to delivering trusted banking to enable our customers and communities to thrive. We do this by leading with heart, doing the right things in the right way, and by maintaining high standards of ethical behaviour in everything that we do. All applicants are therefore required to undergo a skills assessment, comprehensive background check, Bankruptcy Check and a National Police Check.

We are also working to reflect the vibrant communities we serve. We believe in creating an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require adjustments to be made during the recruitment process or would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, your Talent Acquisition Partner will be happy to engage in a confidential discussion and assist. Your unique talents and perspectives are what make us stronger.