Rio Tinto Hiring for Senior Software Engineer – Data Integration Job at Brisbane, Australia Full Time

Senior Software Engineer – Data Integration

• We are a global technology organisation pioneering innovation in the resource industry and committed to building capability and developing leadership in our people
• Be at the forefront of cloud-based, enterprise-scale data integration and analytics platform development
• Join a diverse and motivated team where we believe success comes from the enjoyment and experience of our dynamic work environment
• Permanent role based in Brisbane with flexible work arrangements

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to be part of our data integration team responsible for the enterprise data platforms used by Rio Tinto ML scientists, data engineers and data analysts worldwide.

This is a great opportunity for a software engineer who wants to grow their career and enjoys working on large, cutting edge and cloud-based big data platforms that delight our customers.

Data is one of our most important assets. From mine to market, behind each of our operations and projects are data-powered technological innovations that drives new industry standards in mining and metals.

With a clear focus on values, performance and strong leadership, you get to grow with an organisation that values your work and rewards you accordingly.

Reporting to the Technical Delivery Lead and working in a collaborative and exciting environment within our global Information Systems and Technology team you will:

• Drive the platform design, development and quality standards
• Hands-on develop features and improvements to the Data Integration platform in a secure, well-tested, and performant way
• Collaborate with Product Management, Engineers, Cyber and other stakeholders to maintain a high bar for quality in a fast-paced, iterative environment
• Lead meaningful code reviews & documentation
• Collaborate with and mentor junior members of the team

What you’ll bring

• Experience in defining, designing and maintaining enterprise platforms and solutions
• Good experience in one or more programming languages
• Demonstrated capacity to clearly and concisely communicate about technical, architectural, and/or organisational problems and propose thorough iterative solutions
• Good understanding and experience measuring non-functionals, like reliability, availability, security and performance
• Aspiration toward building our culture of collaboration, inclusion, and learning

It is not required but would be beneficial if you have:

• Experience in data engineering domain (ETL, Presto, Hive, etc.)
• Experience with DevOps ecosystem concerning tooling, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Infrastructure as Code
• Certified in Azure and/or AWS

What we offer

Be recognised for your contribution and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
• Flexible work from home arrangements, we value work-life balance
• Competitive base salary plus annual incentive program
• Comprehensive medical benefits including fully subsidised private hospital insurance for employees and immediate family
• Attractive share ownership plan
• Fun and quirky celebrations and team events
• Brand new modern office building that is set up for you to do your best work and have a great time doing so, with breakout areas, little nooks, and quiet places to retreat (and we have a BBQ at level 20!)
• Career development and education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
• Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail and more)
• Possible domestic relocation assistance

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls ‘progress’ begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs. Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers – generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium – the world’s first to be certified “responsible” – helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world and explore the universe. Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

Where you will be working

Rio Tinto Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) operates to enable better alignment with customer priorities, end-to-end accountability and flexibility to prioritise critical work. The function provides solutions that are aligned with current and future business requirements through the development and ongoing delivery of IT strategy and solution roadmaps. Through appropriate governance, consultative processes, and the use of industry best practices, IS&T also ensures that emerging technologies and innovative ideas are constantly evaluated, considered, and adopted, to provide easy-to-use, best-in-class solutions and services.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, the LGBTI+ community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.