Who we are… Founded in 2002, ELMO Software has established itself as a leading provider of innovative HR technology solutions, proudly serving over 2,000 mid-sized organizations and more than one million end users across Australia, New Zealand and UK. Our comprehensive suite of ISO-certified solutions covers the entire employee lifecycle, empowering HR professionals to effectively manage their workforce and contribute to strategic decision-making. At ELMO, our purpose is to unleash the impact of HR . Designed with flexibility and scalability in mind, ELMO's one-stop HR Information System (HRIS) adapts to your unique needs and workflows, ensuring seamless integration into your existing processes. Leveraging powerful technology, automation, and data analytics, ELMO Software equips organizations with the tools they need to drive efficiency and enhance employee engagement. Join us and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to transforming HR practices through cutting-edge technology! Life & Culture At ELMO, you’ll join an extraordinary team dedicated to making a significant impact. We cultivate an authentic, collaborative, and vibrant work environment where creativity thrives. As an ELMOnian, you become part of an exceptional community that encourages personal and professional growth. Here, you’ll be supported through challenges, inspired to push your boundaries, and celebrated for your contributions. Join us to not only advance your career but also to enjoy a fulfilling and enjoyable workplace experience! Some of our benefits include: Hybrid work set up Paid Parental leave - 12 weeks primary, 6 weeks secondary Birthday leave, YOU day each year, as well as connecting people leave (up to 2 weeks working from anywhere) Inhouse Learning and Development initiatives ELMO Social and Diversity clubs Wellbeing initiatives Mental Health/EAP programs Flare Benefits (great discounts, novated leasing, salary sacrifice) Our values: Obsess over customers - Everything we do is designed to positively impact our customers Help others thrive - Be they colleagues, communities or customers, we champion ways to help others thrive Seek out different - We constantly look to innovate, challenge the status quo and defy barriers Be fearlessly optimistic - We bring unwavering positivity to any challenge as we know it will drive meaningful change Please note: Our internal Talent Acquisition team has got this covered, we’re not open to using an agency for this role. Job Description About the opportunity Do you enjoy problem-solving and using data to analyze information on a grand scale? Are you passionate about manipulating data to tackle complex internal and external customer problems and improve business results? We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer who will design, build, and optimize scalable data infrastructure and support our analytics, business intelligence, and machine learning initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to shape the future of data engineering at ELMO Software. Responsibilities: Build Scalable Data Infrastructure: Design and develop enterprise-scale ETL/ELT pipelines Create real-time streaming solutions for workforce analytics and automated decision-making Build the data foundation for our AI automation initiatives Enable Data-Driven HR Solutions: Collaborate with product teams to deliver data capabilities for performance management, recruitment analytics, and employee engagement insights Work with our AI team to support machine learning models that automate complex HR processes Partner with stakeholders to transform business requirements into robust data solutions Optimize for Performance & Scale: Monitor and optimize data pipeline performance across our multi-tenant SaaS platform Implement comprehensive data quality frameworks ensuring accuracy of sensitive employee data Maintain 99.9% uptime for mission-critical HR data processes Ensure Data Governance & Security: Implement data privacy and security controls for sensitive employee information Design compliance frameworks meeting global data protection regulations Maintain our ISO27001:2013 certified security standards Desired Skills and Experience Desired Skills and Experience 5 years building production data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes Cloud Data Platforms: Strong experience with AWS (S3, Lambda, Glue, EMR) and modern data warehousing (Snowflake or Redshift) Programming: Proficiency in Python or Java for data processing applications Databases: Advanced SQL skills and experience with both relational and NoSQL databases Real-time Processing: Experience with streaming technologies like Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, or AWS Kinesis Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Apache Airflow, Prefect, or similar) Experience with Data Transformation tools (DBT, FiveTran, AWS Glue) Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Understanding of data security, privacy, and compliance frameworks Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for data applications Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. Experience with data catalog and metadata management tools Knowledge of data visualization tools and business intelligence platforms Sounds like you? Apply now! ELMO Software Pty Ltd is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to join our team. We are also committed to advancing reconciliation at ELMO through our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) . At ELMO, we are passionate about empowering HR with responsible, secure and safe AI, aiming to be among the first in Australia and New Zealand to achieve ISO 42001:2023 certification . Handling sensitive employee data necessitates strict adherence to our ISO 27001:2022 Certified security policies, making data privacy and security paramount in every role
