Senior Data Engineer

Company Description
Nine is Australia’s largest locally owned media company. Working at Nine, you’ll have access to a unique range of experiences and opportunities, helping drive the success of the country’s most trusted television, radio, digital and publishing brands.
Our content reaches almost every Australian - meaning what we do has real impact. We bring people together, celebrate the big moments, and capture the everyday ones.
Some of our most beloved brands have been part of Australian life for generations, and others - new on the scene - have already found their place firmly in our lives. We’re evolving and we need people like you to bring new ideas, innovate and make your mark.

Job Description

As a Senior Data Engineer within our Digital (Data) business unit, you will join the Finance & Ad Revenue Reporting squad. In this role, you will build, enhance, and maintain the data products and models that power Financial and Ad Revenue Reporting across the wider Nine group. You will centralise data from enterprise systems, order management platforms, and ad servers into a single source of truth to enable data-informed decision-making and business forecasting.

Day to day you will:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable ETL data pipelines and robust data models that align with business requirements.
• Implement data quality checks, validation processes, and proactive monitoring/alerting systems to ensure data accuracy and resolve incidents.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Data Science, Analysis, and Business stakeholders) to translate complex needs into effective data solutions.
• Contribute to the overall technical vision of the data platform and lead cloud infrastructure and workflow automation initiatives.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, championing continuous learning, code reviews, and technical excellence across the team.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in Python, SQL, data modeling, and workflow tools like DBT and Apache Airflow.
• Proven experience building cloud data infrastructure (GCP, AWS, or Azure).
• Degree in Computer Science/Engineering, experience with CI/CD or Terraform, and familiar with finance/accounting concepts.

What you’ll bring:

• Exceptional problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset to solve complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication skills to articulate technical solutions clearly to both technical teams and non-technical business partners.
• Alignment with Nine's values: "Walk the Talk", "Turn Over Every Stone", and "Keep It Human".
   

Additional Information
How we work
At Nine, our flexible work options vary by role and team. Depending on the position, this may include flexible hours, hybrid work, or part-time arrangements. We welcome discussing your flexibility needs during the hiring process - just ask the Talent Acquisition team.
Our employee benefits include:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave with no distinction between primary and secondary carers

• Access to 'Employee Exclusives' program - a way of getting closer to our incredible brands, offering unique experiences, behind-the-scenes access, and awesome perks.

• Digital newspaper subscription to our mastheads

• Annual gift voucher for Stan subscription

• More info at Nine Careers
  

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive Nine. From day one, you'll be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and will be supported to perform at your best.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, and of all ages, genders, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures as we recognise the importance and value of diverse perspectives. Should you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please advise us when you apply.
Work rights: Please note to apply for this role you must already have the right to lawfully work and live in Australia.