Job Description

We’re the airline that’s always done things a little different. Our way. The Virgin way.

We’re on a mission to make flying better than ‘nice’. And to do that, it takes a team of talented people who are passionate about customer experience, doing the right thing always and putting safety first – in the air, on the ground and in our workplaces.

We’re a team that values diversity, inclusion, innovation and collaboration, backed by a trusted Australian brand with big ambitions.

What you'll be doing

As a Data Platforms Engineer, you'll design, build and evolve scalable cloud-based data platforms that power reporting, analytics and customer insights across the business.

This role is suited to an engineer who enjoys building reusable frameworks, improving developer experience and applying modern software engineering practices to data platforms. You'll work closely with platform and analytics teams to establish scalable, reliable and secure engineering patterns that accelerate enterprise data delivery.

You will:

• Design and develop reusable data engineering frameworks and accelerators on Databricks
• Build and optimise data pipelines across large and complex datasets
• Optimise data workloads for scalability, performance and cost efficiency
• Drive automation to improve platform reliability, deployment consistency and operational efficiency
• Implement engineering best practices across CI/CD, testing, observability and code quality
• Leverage modern engineering practices and AI-assisted tools to improve delivery quality and developer productivity
• Maintain technical documentation, standards and operational processes
• Collaborate with product owners and engineers to deliver platform capabilities and continuously improve our data platform

You'll be great in this role if you have...

• Proven experience building enterprise-scale data solutions on Databricks and AWS
• Hands-on expertise with Databricks, Python, SQL and distributed data processing
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices and engineering automation
• Strong understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code principles and cloud platform engineering
• Strong understanding of version control, branching strategies and engineering governance
• Experience contributing to technical design decisions and engineering standards
• A track record of writing clean, maintainable and well-tested code
• Experience working within Agile cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of observability, governance and operational best practices
• The ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on engineering delivery

Bonus points for

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related discipline
• Relevant Databricks or AWS certifications
• Experience working with enterprise-grade data platforms and solutions
• Experience building internal engineering frameworks, developer tooling or platform capabilities

We’re committed to looking after you, with some of the best benefits and conditions in the industry – including (but not limited to):

• Discounted flights for you and your loved ones (including $1000 worth of travel credits per year)
• A flexible, hybrid work style. Work from home or the office, adapt your location to suit your style and needs
• One of Brisbane’s most admired head office locations, with South Bank train station, a supermarket, pharmacy, and lunch options downstairs plus a 5-minute walk to the Busway, a rooftop restaurant and onsite gym (with a low membership fee) and South Bank Parklands just across the road
• Discounts on travel insurance, lounge membership, car hire, accommodation, and experiences worldwide
• Cheaper hospitality, retail, technology, beauty and wellness services
• Free counselling and access to a wellbeing app to support your physical, mental, social and financial health
• ‘Dress for Your Day’ – enjoy the freedom to wear whatever makes you feel great for the type of work you do and the day you have ahead of you.

When everyone is included, everyone wins

We’re all individuals. And we love that. That’s why we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those from diverse cultural backgrounds, our friends in the LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone else who wants to join our family.

Ready to apply?

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