Location: Brisbane Office
Number of Positions Available: 1
NTI Reference Number: Grad_Data_Engineer
Work Type: Full time
We are currently seeking a Graduate in Data Engineering who is interested in building a career within an industry leading Australian Employer of Choice. This is a 12-month fixed term role, with potential to transition to a permanent position for the right candidate.
Joining NTI's Graduate team, you'll apply your academic foundations to real-world data engineering challenges, contributing to solutions that underpin NTI's analytical, actuarial and business intelligence platforms. You'll work alongside experienced engineers across IT and analytics teams, building capability across data pipelines, ETL processes, cloud data infrastructure and data warehousing. Supported by both your team and a broader Graduate cohort, you'll accelerate your growth in a collaborative environment — contributing to high-impact initiatives that drive operational efficiency and deliver high-quality, trusted data assets across the business.
About the role
Day to day, you will:
Work with the team to design, develop and test data pipelines and ETL processes that move and transform data between NTI systems, external partners and analytical platforms
Write and optimise SQL queries and scripts to extract, transform and load data, supporting data warehouse development and maintenance
Contribute to the automation of routine data processes to improve scalability and reduce manual effort
Learn to design and interact with APIs and data source endpoints, ingesting and translating data sets for use in internal modelling and reporting
Apply NTI's data governance and information security standards, and create and maintain technical documentation for data solutions
Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, Insights & Analytics, and the business to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Explore and adopt modern data engineering tools, cloud platforms and best practices as part of NTI's evolving data infrastructure
What we would like to see from you
From a personal perspective, we'd love to see:
A strong hands-on attitude towards understanding new concepts and learning
Proactive planners and communicators who are not afraid of asking questions and challenging the status quo
A high level of analytical problem-solving ability
Team players who have a desire to work as part of a high performing team
From a technical perspective, we'd love to see the following in your application:
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline with a strong academic record
Professional working experience through internships, work placements, industry projects or volunteering activities (desired but not essential)
Proven SQL programming skills and comfort working with relational databases
Familiarity with version control (Git), cloud data platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS or GCP), and data warehousing or lakehouse concepts
Exposure to ETL concepts, data pipeline tools or transformation frameworks (e.g. SSIS, dbt, or similar) will be highly regarded
Experience or familiarity with Python scripting and working with APIs or data source endpoints will be highly regarded
An understanding of data modelling principles, data governance practices, and the ability to document technical solutions clearly
What to expect when you're a part of the NTI family:
Boasting close to 50 years' experience and backed by two of Australia's largest insurers (CGU and Vero), you'll enjoy stability, a great brand reputation and a team of experts to learn from. We are committed to being a Best Employer of the Best People and as such, we offer:
A real and tangible commitment to your development and ongoing study
Access to discounts on over 350 retailers across Australia
The ability to apply for flexible working arrangements (subject to relevant NTI policies) + more!
At NTI, we're committed to providing an environment where our team members feel comfortable to be themselves and valued for their unique perspectives and contributions.
Ready to apply? We can't wait to read your application!
We'd love for you to apply with a resume and cover letter explaining why you'd like to join our Graduate team.
Our application process is tailored to each role based on the unique requirements. You may be required to complete phone and face to face interviews, and qualification and reference checks as part of the application process.