Data Engineering Specialist

At IAG, we’re ready for you. We're the largest general insurance group in Australia and New Zealand. Our family of brands turns the IAG purpose of making your world a safer place into action by helping everyday Aussies and New Zealanders, supporting their ambitions and making insurance accessible.

Join us and help shape the future of data at IAG. As a Data Engineering Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in driving value for Intermediated Insurance Australia (IIA) by improving how data is utilised across the business. You’ll use your expertise in SQL to design robust data solutions, create scalable assets, and uplift data capability. This is your opportunity to make a real impact by turning data into insights that power smarter decisions.

This is a 12-month max-term full-time role based in multiple locations across Australia.

What You'll Do

• Create robust data objects for presentation layers to support IIA’s data utilisation and reporting needs.

• Build accurate, reliable data assets for pricing, reporting, and analytics aligned to IIA’s broader data strategy.

• Provide testing support for business teams following changes to upstream data objects in collaboration with Technology & Operations.

• Design, develop, and maintain APIs that enable seamless data integration and improve system interoperability.

• Use experimentation and advanced AI techniques to automate and refine data processes for speed and scalability.

• Support ad hoc data requests, including investigation of data issues and preparation of reports.

• Act as a mentor to less experienced team members, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, using data to provide actionable recommendations to business stakeholders.

• Advanced knowledge of SQL, DBT, BigQuery, Cloud Composer, and AI, with expertise in building and optimising data pipelines and APIs.

• Skilled in reporting and analysis using tools such as SAS and Tableau.

• Familiarity with industry-standard tools (Jira, Confluence, GitHub, Collibra, Dataplex, Monte Carlo) and adherence to industry coding standards.

• Strong understanding of testing methodologies to validate data solutions and ensure reliability.

• Solid business acumen with the ability to align data solutions to business drivers.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and ability to build collaborative relationships internally and externally; relevant degree or equivalent experience in data, analytics, or insurance domains.

What We Offer

• Boosted superannuation with 13% as standard.

• 20 days annual leave + 5 days MyLeave (extra leave for what’s important to you).

• Work from home and many more flexibility options with myFlex.

• Up to 50% off personal insurance, including home and motor insurance.

• Partner discounts on private health insurance, tech & appliances, and many more.

• Access to LinkedIn Learning, the award-winning IAG Academy, study assistance and secondment opportunities.

*employment type eligibility criteria apply

Applications close: Friday 28 November 2025 11:59PM AEDT

Adjustments and Support

If you require any support or adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to recruitment@iag.com.au for a confidential conversation.

More About Us

As part of IAG you'll enjoy a world of career opportunities, a purpose-led place focused on creating connection and belonging, and where you can create meaningful impact every day and grow your career beyond the expected. That’s not just words. It’s our people promise. We're ready for you with unexpected opportunities for your career, your work-life and your ability to make a difference. We celebrate all viewpoints shaped by life experiences and culture, and are guided by the knowledge and voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, businesses, and communities. We collaborate on Indigenous-led solutions that enable growth and create meaningful change for our customers and employees.