Principal Engineer - Data
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026.
LAB3 is one of the largest Azure engineering practices in the Australasia region with a focus on Cloud & DevOps, Data, IoT & AI, Modern Workplace, Modern Apps & Integration, Security, and Network services.
We are looking for a Principal Engineer- Data to lead, deliver and engineer technical data solutions on Microsoft Azure Platforms. You will leverage Modern Data solutions, bring an eye for automation, and adopt unique LAB3 products (MDP) to build and deploy client solutions.
Candidates can be based anywhere in Australia but for this engagement you must have active NV1 Security Clearance.
The role
Perform as the lead Engineer for technical client engagements. Lead, deliver and oversee Modern Data assessments, solutions, and implementation for our clients.
Engineer, advise and implement state-of-the-art technical patterns on Azure that address clients’ requirements for scalability, reliability, security, operations, and performance.
Participate in the consultation between LAB3 and clients to understand strategic business requirements and translate those into technical outcomes relating to effective cloud solutions.
Where required, architect and deploy framework-based ingestion capabilities for multi-zoned Big Data, Cloud analytics, and Enterprise Data Warehousing.
Communicate and present discoveries to Senior Management and Executive stakeholders (including C-Suite & Directors) as required
Provide technical reviews on the architecture blueprints, roadmaps and design deliverables whilst supporting engagements as a SME.
Partner with Project Leaders to provide technical input into scheduling, estimating activities and project delivery as required.
Support our Pre-sales teams in driving documentation, written requirements, and transformative direction.
Setup proof-of-concept prototypes that assess the feasibility of solutions and demonstrate to our clients how technology can be leveraged.
Run workshops and cloud adoption activities with our customers as necessary.
Recommend client value creation initiatives and implement industry best practices.
Identify, interpret, and communicate meaningful insights, conclusions, cost estimations, workshops, presentations, and report to clients, as required.
Participate in the hiring and interview process for new LAB3sters
Provide technical leadership and be a role model to engineers by providing onboarding support, influencing development plans, mentoring, educating, and encouraging best practice regarding designs and delivery execution processes.
The ideal candidate will have solid experience across the following tech.
Azure Cloud
Azure DevOps (DataOps)
Data Warehousing
Azure Data Factory (ADF)
Azure Synapse
Managed Virtual Network
Managed Private Endpoint
Azure DevOps Integration.
Azure Storage Account for NSG Flow Logs
Azure Networking: VNets, Subnet, NSGs
Database concepts: SQL Server, Azure SQL DB/MI and Application Services configuration
Knowledge on broader Azure Resources - Azure App Services, App Insights, Azure Logging, Azure Key Vault, Azure Virtual Machines which host Active-Directory Services, Azure Blob Storage, Azure Network Security Group, Integration and Authentication
Knowledge of CI/CD environment with tools such as Azure DevOps, IaC, ETL, CosmosDB, Event Hub, Managed End Point, Scorecards, Reporting & Dashboards, Service Oriented Architectures (SOA) and programming
Terraform
Databricks, Data Analytics, Data lakes, Data Modelling
T-SQL, Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Python, Scala, Impala or R
Power BI
What's in it for you?
Be part of a team that leverages modern technologies to solve real problems and provides top level of customer satisfaction
Work with a Microsoft Partner of the Year award winner with multiple specialisations
Be supported by experienced peers and leaders that value technical expertise and encourage innovation, with clear career pathways and ongoing learning
Enjoy a supportive workplace that promotes inclusion, flexibility, diversity, and celebrates differences.
Take advantage of largely working from home in our remote/hybrid workplace and enjoy the flexibility to balance your life
Thrive in a community with strong values #BeTrue #TeamUp #StandOut #ThinkAhead #FearLessAchieveMore