Junior Data Engineer

Junior Data Engineer

• Join the world’s largest privately owned insurance broker
• Advance your career in technology and insurance by collaborating with talented teams across the globe
• Primarily based at our Sydney office, with flexibility options available
• Report directly to our Analytics & BI Manager

As a Data Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in Lockton’s data transformation journey. You’ll design and implement scalable, cost-efficient data architectures that power advanced analytics and business insights. By building and optimising high-performance data pipelines with Azure Databricks and Data Lake Storage, you’ll ensure seamless data flow across the enterprise. You’ll develop robust models and warehousing solutions for a single source of truth, apply governance and security best practices, and drive automation through CI/CD and DevOps. By collaborating globally and optimising performance, you’ll help shape a future‑ready data ecosystem that empowers smarter decisions.

Working at Lockton is an exciting chance to be a part of a vision and growth which leads to results. Our flat structure allows anyone to raise ideas and think creatively; we are all about creating a culture where people feel valued and cared for. If this sounds like an environment you’d enjoy, we have an excellent opportunity for someone to join our team as a Junior Data Engineer in our Sydney office.

What will you be doing?

• Build and support scalable and cost‑efficient data solutions that enable analytics and business insights.
• Develop, optimise, and orchestrate high‑performance data pipelines using Azure Databricks and Azure Data Lake Storage.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of data models and data warehouse layers to support reliable reporting and analysis.
• Apply data governance practices including catalogue management, lineage tracking, and data validation.
• Follow and enforce data security and compliance policies across all data engineering workflows.
• Take responsibility for developing CI/CD pipelines and applying DevOps principles to automate data engineering delivery.
• Implement Git workflows and manage environments across dev/test/prod.
• Collaborate with global teams to align with established architecture patterns and share best practices.
• Monitor pipeline performance and implement observability, logging, and alerting.
• Maintain clear and accurate documentation for data pipelines, models, and governance processes

You will need the following experience and qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in data engineering, including hands‑on work with Azure Databricks.
• Experience delivering production data pipelines and contributing to scalable data solutions.
• Strong practical skills with Azure Databricks (Spark, Delta Lake, job development; exposure to workspace administration is an advantage).
• Strong SQL and Python skills for data transformation, integration, and automation (R is a plus).
• Good understanding of data architecture, data modelling concepts, and modern data warehousing practices.
• Familiarity with data governance tools (Unity Catalog, Microsoft Purview) and lineage tracking.
• Understanding of data security fundamentals, including encryption, RBAC, and secure handling of sensitive information.
• Experience with DevOps for data engineering: CI/CD, Git workflows, and automated deployments.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, or Bicep) is a bonus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work with complex datasets.
• Good communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across global teams.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate or Databricks certification are highly regarded.
• A growth mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

We offer:

• Join us in an agile/hybrid work environment that promotes flexibility and work-life balance.
• We prioritise your professional growth with training and development opportunities at all levels. Benefit from our 10-week mentoring program for guidance and support to excel in your role.
• Your well-being matters. Enjoy discounted corporate private health insurance, a complimentary flu vaccination program. Our Salary Continuance insurance provides financial protection for you and your family in case of illness or injury.
• Take time for yourself. We offer extra paid summer and winter days to focus on your wellness and recharge.
• We value your contributions and offer competitive remuneration packages. Be recognised for your hard work through our reward and recognition schemes.
• Family comes first. Enjoy paid parental leave and contribute to your community with our paid volunteer leave.
• Your mental well-being is important. Our employee assistance program provides coaching and counselling services.
• Join our inclusive culture. Engage with our Wellness, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and CSR Associate Resource Groups to participate in initiatives aligned with your passions and values.

About Lockton

Lockton has grown to become the world’s largest privately owned insurance broker. Certified as a Great Place to Work in Australia and featured on the Top 50 Workplaces for Women, our structure and unique culture empowers Associates to make decisions and influence the direction of the business.

With top-tier mentors and a 98% client retention rate in Australia, we employ some of the best and brightest minds in the risk and insurance industry.

The insurance industry isn’t going anywhere. It’s stable. It’s secure. Over 300 Associates help organisations every-day to drive profitability over the long-term and become more resilient.

To learn more about us, please visit global.lockton.com.

How to apply:

If you're enthusiastic about the role and believe you would be a great fit, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn't align perfectly with all the requirements. Your unique perspective and skills are valuable to us. Please click "apply" and submit your CV along with a detailed cover letter explaining why this job caught your attention and how your abilities and experience make you suitable for the role.

Lockton is committed to equal opportunity employment. We value diverse perspectives and contributions from all our associates. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ages, religions, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, individuals with disabilities, women, and those from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

**We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies and will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions**