Technical Lead - Data Engineering
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 2, 2026. AIA Group scores B on the Alion truth index.
At AIA we don’t simply believe in being ‘the best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us. Everything we do is driven by our purpose to make a difference by helping people embrace Healthier, Longer, Better Lives. And every one of our people has an important part role to play. If you want to make a difference by helping shape a healthier, better-protected Australia, read on.
The Opportunity:
AIA Australia is currently undergoing a large technology, data and business transformation program resulting in refreshing the technology blueprint and the introduction of contemporary ways of working with the aim of creating a simpler, faster more connected organisation.
AIA is building a new modern platform using Azure Databricks. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Lead - Data Engineering to join our Data Engineering team and lead data migration from legacy on-prem Data warehouse systems to Azure Databricks solutions.
This program of work will present both significant challenges and rewards, pushing your technical abilities and nurturing you to evolve into a data superhero. As a Technical Lead - Data Engineering, you will lead detailed technical design and do hands-on development along with overseeing development from onshore and offshore based data engineers to build robust, and scalable data products, aligned with our business objectives.
This role is reporting into the Head of Data Platforms and Analytics and can be based in either Sydney or Melbourne.
The successful candidate would be responsible for:
Take full responsibility for defining a detailed technical solution and managing technical delivery of the data engineering team (onshore and offshore) based on detailed Business Requirements and aligned to the high level solution architecture data
Design, Build and maintain scalable and efficient detailed design and frameworks using Azure Databricks for ingestion, curation and transformation of data
Responsible for data modelling, ETL automation, DevOps, data quality, data security and performance optimization leveraging best practices of Azure cloud platform
Work collaboratively with key stakeholders across Business, Analytics, IT teams (local and offshore) and vendors, ensuring alignment of data engineering efforts with business priorities
Mentor and support a team of data engineers and analysts, in development of best engineering practice and upskilling engineers in Azure databricks toolset
To be successful in this position, you will have:
Extensive previous data design related experience including hands-on Data engineering and detailed design, preferably in insurance, banking or financial services industry
Demonstrated hands-on experience with developing and implementing data engineering and architecture frameworks and processes using Databricks, data modelling, and automation of ETL processes
Demonstrated proficiency with the use of relevant programming languages, tools, and technologies such as Python and SQL
Experience with Azure cloud platform and their data services like ADF, ADLS, SQL
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and propose effective solutions
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing data engineering team
Certification in Databricks will be highly regarded
Knowledge of/or previous engineering experience within the Insurance industry would be highly regarded
Why choose AIA:
At AIA, we’ve made a promise to help people live healthier, longer, better lives. And it starts with our own people
AIA Australia is part of the larger regional Asia AIA Group, which is the largest public listed life insurance company in the Asia-Pacific region
Access our training and development to build on your current skills
Career development through internal mobility opportunities
Work for a business helping millions of Australians and make a difference to someone’s life everyday
Access additional leave days a year to recharge and refresh yourself
Enjoy wonderful Health and Wellbeing initiatives that support you
Work with supportive and inclusive working environment
Flexible working arrangement
At AIA Australia, we’re proud to help guide, support and protect the wellbeing of over 3.5 million Australians. Through life and health insurance, financial wellbeing and our total wellbeing ecosystem that includes AIA Vitality - the world’s leading science-backed wellbeing programme - we’ve started a movement to make Australia the healthiest, best protected nation in the world.
As part of the AIA Group - the largest independent publicly listed pan-Asian life insurance group with a presence in 18 markets in Asia-Pacific - it is our ambition to engage one billion people to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives by 2030. Lots of companies like to say they’re different. What makes us truly different at AIA, is the difference we make in people’s lives.
AIA is different. Are you?
If you want to be part of an organisation that helps people live better every single day, apply via the link.