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We are seeking an enthusiastic Junior Databricks Data Engineer to join our high-impact client delivery teams. This role is designed for early-career professionals eager to build their expertise in cloud data engineering. You’ll work alongside senior engineers and architects, gaining hands-on experience in developing data pipelines, integrating data from diverse sources, and supporting business-critical analytics solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in designing and developing ETL pipelines using Databricks and cloud-native tools.
Support the ingestion and processing of structured and unstructured data across batch and streaming sources.
Collaborate with team members to translate business requirements into data engineering solutions.
Learn and apply techniques for data transformation, quality checks, and monitoring.
Contribute to system testing, troubleshooting, and performance improvements under senior guidance.
Key Skills
0–2 years of hands-on experience (including internships, projects, or coursework) in data engineering or software development.
Basic knowledge of Databricks, Spark, or similar data processing frameworks.
Proficiency in at least one programming language (SQL, Python, or PySpark).
Familiarity with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
Strong problem-solving mindset, eagerness to learn, and ability to work in collaborative teams.
Good communication skills and openness to client-facing discussions.
Nice to Have (Good to Learn On the Job)
Exposure to Databricks features (DLT, Job Workflows, Unity Catalog).
Awareness of cloud-native services such as AWS Glue, S3, Lambda, Azure Data Factory, or similar.
Familiarity with CI/CD workflows, Git, or DataOps principles.
Why Join Us
At Accenture, you’ll accelerate your career in Data & AI by working on real-world projects that drive business impact. We offer:
Structured training and certification opportunities in Databricks and cloud platforms.
Mentorship from experienced engineers and architects.
A collaborative, inclusive culture that values innovation and growth.
Career pathways into specialized and leadership roles within Data Engineering and AI.
Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra
Benefits of working at Accenture:
18 weeks paid parental leave
Long & short-term career break opportunities
Structured career development program
Local and international career opportunities.
Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™
Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!
We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, to see our benefits and policies click here
All our consulting professionals receive comprehensive training covering business acumen, technical and professional skills development. You’ll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.
Accenture is a an EEO and Affirmative Action Employee of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement for Australia:
At Accenture, we recognise that our people are multi-dimensional, and we create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their authentic selves to work, every day.
Our unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity unleashes innovation and creates a culture where everyone feels they have equal opportunity. Our range of progressive policies support flexibility in ‘where’, ‘when’ and ‘how’ our people work to ensure that Accenture is an organisation where you can strive for more, achieve great things and maintain the balance and wellbeing you need.
We encourage applications from all people, and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or ****** orientation and we do not tolerate discrimination. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or have a preferred communication method, please email [email protected] and cite the relevant Job Number, or contact us on +61 2 9005 5000.
To ensure our workplace is inclusive and diverse we are setting bold goals and taking comprehensive action. To achieve these goals, we collect information that allows us to track the effectiveness of our Inclusion and Diversity programs. Learn how Accenture protects your personal data and know your rights in relation to your personal data. Read more about our Privacy Statement.
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Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic Junior Databricks Data Engineer to join our high-impact client delivery teams. This role is designed for early-career professionals eager to build their expertise in cloud data engineering. You’ll work alongside senior engineers and architects, gaining hands-on experience in developing data pipelines, integrating data from diverse sources, and supporting business-critical analytics solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in designing and developing ETL pipelines using Databricks and cloud-native tools.
Support the ingestion and processing of structured and unstructured data across batch and streaming sources.
Collaborate with team members to translate business requirements into data engineering solutions.
Learn and apply techniques for data transformation, quality checks, and monitoring.
Contribute to system testing, troubleshooting, and performance improvements under senior guidance.
Key Skills
0–2 years of hands-on experience (including internships, projects, or coursework) in data engineering or software development.
Basic knowledge of Databricks, Spark, or similar data processing frameworks.
Proficiency in at least one programming language (SQL, Python, or PySpark).
Familiarity with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
Strong problem-solving mindset, eagerness to learn, and ability to work in collaborative teams.
Good communication skills and openness to client-facing discussions.
Nice to Have (Good to Learn On the Job)
Exposure to Databricks features (DLT, Job Workflows, Unity Catalog).
Awareness of cloud-native services such as AWS Glue, S3, Lambda, Azure Data Factory, or similar.
Familiarity with CI/CD workflows, Git, or DataOps principles.
Why Join Us
At Accenture, you’ll accelerate your career in Data & AI by working on real-world projects that drive business impact. We offer:
Structured training and certification opportunities in Databricks and cloud platforms.
Mentorship from experienced engineers and architects.
A collaborative, inclusive culture that values innovation and growth.
Career pathways into specialized and leadership roles within Data Engineering and AI.
Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra
Benefits of working at Accenture:
18 weeks paid parental leave
Long & short-term career break opportunities
Structured career development program
Local and international career opportunities.
Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™
Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!
We are a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, to see our benefits and policies click here
All our consulting professionals receive comprehensive training covering business acumen, technical and professional skills development. You’ll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization. We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster. Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates. The sheer variety of work we do, and the experience it offers, provide an unbeatable platform from which to build a career.
Accenture is a an EEO and Affirmative Action Employee of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement for Australia:
At Accenture, we recognise that our people are multi-dimensional, and we create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their authentic selves to work, every day.
Our unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity unleashes innovation and creates a culture where everyone feels they have equal opportunity. Our range of progressive policies support flexibility in ‘where’, ‘when’ and ‘how’ our people work to ensure that Accenture is an organisation where you can strive for more, achieve great things and maintain the balance and wellbeing you need.
We encourage applications from all people, and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or ****** orientation and we do not tolerate discrimination. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or have a preferred communication method, please email [email protected] and cite the relevant Job Number, or contact us on +61 2 9005 5000.
To ensure our workplace is inclusive and diverse we are setting bold goals and taking comprehensive action. To achieve these goals, we collect information that allows us to track the effectiveness of our Inclusion and Diversity programs. Learn how Accenture protects your personal data and know your rights in relation to your personal data. Read more about our Privacy Statement.
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