Senior Engineer

Working for Cricket Australia means that you become a part of Australia’s proud history and help us look toward the future. Our players and teams are successful, inspiring and reflect the values and aspirations of the community they represent. As an organisation, we are seeking to drive bold, transformative change in digital experiences, junior participation, culturally diverse inclusion, gender equality and sustainability, whilst also reimagining the W/BBL, building player connection through storytelling and playing our part in developing the game globally.

Our purpose is clear: to unite and inspire everyone to love and play cricket. Cricket is so much more than just a game; it brings people together and binds us all through our shared experiences.

This is your opportunity to join a purpose-led organisation that truly makes a difference to Australians.

About the Role

We are searching for a Senior Engineer, Data Platforms to join our Digital & Technology department in our Melbourne office on a 9-month fixed term contract.

We’re looking for someone to lead our data engineering initiatives and collaborate across business units to deliver robust, scalable solutions. You’ll help shape the future of our data platforms by focusing on building, integrating and optimising our data architecture to support strategic decision-making across our Marketing, Community Cricket and High-Performance teams.

You’ll be responsible for developing and implementing data pipelines using modern technologies like Microsoft Fabric, DBT, and Azure Cloud; championing data literacy and governance; and supporting analysts and data scientists with high-quality, timely data.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and Deliver Scalable Data Solutions: Lead the development and implementation of integrated data platforms using modern technologies (Microsoft Fabric, DBT, Azure Cloud).
• Champion Data Governance and Literacy: Promote strong governance practices and drive data literacy across the organisation.
• Manage and Optimise Data Infrastructure: Monitor and enhance data warehouse and analytical tools for secure, accurate decision-making.
• Provide Technical Leadership and Support: Act as a subject matter expert and collaborate with teams and vendors.
• Drive Innovation and Engagement: Advocate for new technologies and actively manage stakeholder relationships.

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent industry experience
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Data Technologies – SQL, Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, Data Factory
• Proficiency with Python and DBT
• Experience completing and managing multiple projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to write scalable, efficient code to solve complex problems
• Adaptability to fast-paced, changing environments
• Practical yet creative thinker – willing to challenge the status quo

What’s in it for You?

• An additional week of leave at the end of the season
• Tickets to cricket matches for friends and family
• Flexible working environment (including remote options)
• Discounts from partners such as ASICS and salary packaging options
• Various leave types including paid parental leave and volunteer leave

Our Culture

Cricket is a sport for all Australians and our workplace reflects that. We value diversity and inclusivity as fundamental to success. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of colour, gender diverse and LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with diverse religious beliefs, and people with a disability to apply.

Our values are founded on: Aspire, Respect, and Lead together.

Australian Cricket, including Cricket Australia, is committed to being a child safe organisation and requires all team members to hold a valid Working with Children Check.