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Lead Azure Data Consultant

Job Posted 3/7/2025
Arinco
Melbourne, Melbourne 3001
Job Description

Our Co-Ops team is a cloud-managed service capability that provides operational support to our customers and adhoc consulting/small project services. Our team is not just a support team but a team of consultants. We support Azure data and Databricks customers only, and we pride ourselves on being technical experts and solving problems at scale.

We emphasise the importance of proactivity, innovation, automation and high quality when delivering outcomes for our customers. Providing managed services support to our customers is our key competency, in addition to identifying and developing new Azure data solutions for these customers.

We are seeking an experienced Azure Data Consultant to spearhead and further build out our Azure Data Managed Services offering.

The role will involve:

  • Previous exposure to Microsoft and Azure Data platforms (ADF, Synapse, Databricks etc.)
  • Building and guiding a team of Azure Data/Databricks support consultants
  • Establishing, improving and governing data operations processes
  • Assist with building offerings and collateral for presales
  • Assist with presales processes and proposing Azure data services that meet customer needs
  • Performing Azure Data Managed Services tasks in alignment with ITIL and DevOps
  • Providing consulting services to customers on adhoc consulting engagements
  • Building new and enhancing existing Data solutions for customers

Our ideal candidate will be comfortable providing after-hours / on-call support (for high-priority incidents only) on a rotating weekly roster. In the event you are called upon outside of hours, extra remuneration will be provided (in addition to our excellent salary and benefits package). More information on our Co-Ops team can be found here .

Our ideal person will have:

  • Previous exposure to Microsoft and Azure Data platforms (ADF, Synapse, Databricks etc.)
  • Working knowledge of PySpark, Python, SparkSQL, or T-SQL
  • Experience in supporting, developing, and delivering data models
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, release pipelines, branching strategies, and Git. Preferably hands-on experience with ADF, SQL and Databricks CI/CD
  • Experience working with an external customer base, preferably in a consulting capacity
  • Comfortable working with varied stakeholders and building strong relationships
  • Proactive mindset, demonstrating initiative and creative problem-solving
  • Experience in a data capability role, acting as a trusted advisor to technical stakeholders

Added bonus if you have experience with the following:

  • RBAC or other identity models/controls
  • AML and Python SDK v2

What we offer:

  • People first culture- We are an authentic and empowered crew, where everyone has a voice and we succeed together
  • Crew connection- Regular squad outings, Crew musters, social interest groups and Crew events
  • A focus on learning and development - Various internal initiatives and a $2,000 L&D budget for certifications, licences, conferences or anything else you need to grow
  • Tech done your way- We provide a $2,500 annual allowance for you to spend on the hardware or home office equipment of your choice

Applicant information:

Arinco is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all, especially those from underrepresented groups. We can only accept applications from individuals with full, unrestricted working rights here in Australia, and we do not currently require assistance from recruitment agencies.