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DWS is seeking a Databricks Engineer to join a major Melbourne-based organisation embarking on a significant Data & AI transformation. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a greenfield Databricks environment, helping shape best practices, build scalable data solutions, and contribute to a long-term roadmap of platform and capability growth. Where: Melbourne Type: Permanent Start: Immediate Start Style: Hybrid; 3+ days onsite Salary: $165K - $190K (inc super) depending on experience In this role, you will: Design, build and enhance data pipelines within the Databricks platform Contribute to the development of a modern cloud-based data ecosystem Provide technical guidance on Databricks architecture, standards and best practices Collaborate closely with business and technical stakeholders to deliver data-driven outcomes Support the evolution of Data & AI capabilities across a growing enterprise environment Mentor and support team members while contributing hands-on to delivery activities. To be successful, you will have: Strong professional experience working with the Databricks platform Substantial experience designing and delivering modern data engineering solutions Strong understanding of data pipeline development, optimisation and operational support Experience working within cloud-based data environments The ability to influence technical direction and promote engineering best practices Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills A collaborative, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach A passion for building scalable and maintainable data platforms. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation at the beginning of a significant transformation journey, working on a greenfield platform with strong executive support and an exciting multi-phase roadmap. About Us: Since 1991, DWS has been helping organisations across Australia reimagine what’s possible through technology, business, and management consulting. With offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Canberra, our 300+ locally based consultants bring deep expertise and fresh thinking to every project. We deliver end-to-end solutions spanning IT consulting, Staff Augmentation, Managed Delivery, Data & Analytics, Cloud, AI and Automation. Our strength lies in our people; each consultant is carefully selected for their expertise, creativity, and commitment to excellence. Together, we deliver impactful solutions that drive innovation, efficiency, and long-term value. At DWS, we don’t just meet expectations - we redefine them. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency (PR), or other permanent work rights - DWS are unable to sponsor or support visas. Ready for a new challenge? Click APPLY now! www.dws.com.au No agencies please - our in-house talent acquisition team have this covered.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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