Data Platform Engineer

Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss. It’s an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again. We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions. Our mission is to help more people to hear.

The Opportunity

Cochlear has an opportunity for 2x full-time Data Platform Engineer based in our Sydney, Macquarie office. In this role, the successful Data Platform Engineer will provide technical leadership and ownership of Cochlear’s SONAR data platform while driving innovation and efficiency across our global organisation.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the maintenance, optimisation, and operational health of the SONAR data platform.
• Managing technical partnerships with supplier teams for platform support.
• Developing and implementing data governance, operational, and security standards.
• Evaluating and adopting emerging data technologies and automation opportunities.
• Championing data literacy and self-service initiatives within the organisation.
• Advocating for data security, risk management, and compliance.

What makes this opportunity unique?        

At Cochlear, you'll have the chance to influence a global enterprise's data strategy, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies to empower teams worldwide. This is more than a technical role—it’s a platform for innovation, professional growth, and global impact.

About You. As we grow our operations, we are looking for people who share our passion for delivering quality hearing solutions to our customers. To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Essential:

• Certification in cloud computing from any provider.
• Undergraduate degree in Data or Technology-related discipline.
• Over 3 years of experience in enterprise environments, delivering multi-year projects with budgets exceeding $10M.
• Experience creating and delivering technical training to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to deliver, educate, and govern data products, including designing pipelines for batch and real-time capabilities.
• Participation in innovation teams focused on optimisation, ideation, and blue-sky initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD environments, and data platforms.
• Proficiency with project and knowledge management tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Familiarity with release management processes, supplier management, and ITIL incident management.
• Skilled in Python, SQL, cloud computing, and data/technology solution architecture.
• Proven ability to collaborate across diverse teams, including cross-functional technologists and stakeholders.
• Experience working in global environments with diverse cultures, skills, and mindsets.

Ideal:

• Experience with Snowflake or Databricks.
• Proficiency in AWS or Azure cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with Informatica for data integration and management.
• Knowledge of Tableau, including server management and dashboard development.
• Understanding of data governance and data quality principles and practices.
• Experience with data science, data wrangling, and working in sandboxes or labs.
• Hands-on involvement in AI or machine learning projects within enterprise organisations (5000+ employees).
• Skills in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, and HTML.
• Strong understanding of risk management, information security, and data privacy practices.

Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing. We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry’s best clinical, research and support networks. That’s why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life’s opportunities.

If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.

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How we recognise your contribution

We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work. Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported. Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.

For more information about Life at Cochlear, visit www.cochlearcareers.com

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.