Senior Data Engineer

NCS is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead a critical data migration initiative. This role demands a high level of autonomy and strong leadership in shaping data models, defining migration strategies, and ensuring stakeholder alignment. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with business and technical teams to deliver seamless data integration into a Dynamics 365 CRM–based operational platform, leveraging Microsoft Fabric.

You will be responsible for leading the engagement with business stakeholders to clarify data requirements, definitions, and migration scope, translating policy and operational needs into robust technical solutions. Own and evolve logical and physical data models across multiple domains, including database design and data mapping from source systems to the Dynamics 365 CRM target model. Design, build, and guide the implementation of data ingestion and transformation pipelines using Microsoft Fabric, providing technical leadership in Python- and SQL-based transformations. Uphold and continuously improve data engineering standards, CI/CD practices (Git, Azure DevOps), while proactively identifying and managing delivery risks, data quality issues, dependencies, and supporting transition, handover, and knowledge transfer activities.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in data engineering and data migration programs
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python/PySpark
• Demonstrated leadership in data modelling, database design, and data mapping
• Experience working in Azure-based data platforms
• Strong experience with Git and Azure DevOps CI/CD workflows
• Proven ability to operate in client-facing and government environments, including facilitating workshops and driving alignment

Nice to Have

• Experience with Dynamics 365 CRM or other enterprise CRM platforms
• Experience designing or operating metadata-driven ingestion frameworks

Additional Information

Why join us: 

NCS Australia is where you can feel at home, nurturing your talents and skills as we make tomorrow together, one day at a time. Our benefits include paid parental leave, initiatives focused on your well-being and discounted health insurance. You will also enjoy discounts on various products and services and be regularly recognised and rewarded for high performance. We are committed to your career development through our Capability Fingerprint, industry and partner training programs, special interest groups, and an AI-driven learning platform. No matter where you are in your career, we offer meaningful work and opportunities for growth.

NCS Australia is an equal-opportunity employer, and we take pride in our commitment to valuing and supporting our people and the communities we serve.We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Veterans, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

At NCS Australia, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply. 

Agencies:

We’ve got this. We request that you do not contact NCS employees outside of the Talent Acquisition team. NCS exclusively accepts resumes from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal. Agencies that submit resumes must have a valid fee agreement and be assigned to the particular requisition by the Talent Acquisition team. Any resumes that are submitted outside of this process will become the sole property of NCS. If a candidate is hired outside of this process, no fee or payment will be given.

Work rights and background checks: 

To be eligible for a position with us, applicants will need to have valid work rights for Australia and be willing to undergo a comprehensive background checking process, including probity and police checks

About the Company

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.