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Job reference: 854202 Location: Adelaide CBD Ongoing appointment ASO6 - $105,747 to $111,854 pa + superannuation The Department for Infrastructure and Transport plays a vital role connecting people and places in South Australia by managing roads, marine and public transport networks across the State, and builds and maintains the State-owned infrastructure that enables the delivery of essential and important government services to our community. The Opportunity An opportunity exists for a Senior Data Engineer to provide strategic and technical leadership for data engineering services within Information Services. The role leads development and maintenance of data infrastructure, drives analytics initiatives, and delivers scalable solutions, requiring strong analytical capability and extensive experience across contemporary data and cloud technologies. About you You are an experienced data professional with strong expertise in data engineering, SQL, Python, and contemporary cloud platforms. You demonstrate the ability to lead complex data initiatives, deliver strategic, customer-focused outcomes, and manage change. You communicate effectively, work with minimal direction, and apply sound judgement to deliver results within timeframes. Educational Qualifications / Licences A Degree or relevant experience in the fields of computer science, software engineering or related discipline is highly desirable. Special Conditions A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years. A Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to employment with the Department for Infrastructure and Transport, which must be renewed every five years before expiry. Some intra/interstate travel, including overnight absences may be required. Enquiries Jason Fitzsimmons Team Leader Data and Analytics Platforms Telephone: (08) 7133 1163 Email: jason.fitzsimmons@sa.gov.au Application Instructions Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button. Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the role statement Our Commitment The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. The Department recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and customers in delivering the future of South Australia. As a WE'RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Applications close: 24/08/2026 9:00 PM
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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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.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.