Data Engineer

Overview

At Cotality, we are driven by a single mission—to make the property industry faster, smarter, and more people-centric. Cotality is the trusted source for property intelligence, with unmatched precision, depth, breadth, and insights across the entire ecosystem. Our talented team of 5,000 employees globally uses our network, scale, connectivity and technology to drive the largest asset class in the world. Join us as we work toward our vision of fueling a thriving global property ecosystem and a more resilient society.

Cotality is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that inspires innovation and bold thinking; it’s a place where you can collaborate, feel valued, develop skills and directly impact the real estate economy. We know our people are our greatest asset. At Cotality, you can be yourself, lift people up and make an impact. By putting clients first and continuously innovating, we’re working together to set the pace for unlocking new possibilities that better serve the property industry.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Professional in Data Engineering to lead our Data Fulfilment solutions across our BI and Bulk Data distribution platforms. Our team is responsible for the distribution of Australian and New Zealand property advertisement and transfer data across the business, acting as subject matter experts for our domains. In addition to driving architecture that aligns with our strategic direction, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the BI engineering team. You will join a tight-knit, self-organising group that collaborates with almost every technology and product team across Cotality to create data assets that power individuals and industries. If you enjoy solving the toughest technical problems and moving quickly in a learning-focused environment, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Be Doing

• Manage end-to-end delivery of technology solutions for world-class BI and Bulk Data platforms.
• Facilitate the development of data fulfilment solutions including data, technology, and processes.
• Technical ownership of the valuations data domain, BI portal, and Bulk Data Distribution frameworks.
• Develop data engineering solutions using SQL and Python/Java for large, complex data sets.
• Build high-throughput/low-latency data pipelines across cloud architectures (AWS, GCP).
• Create and maintain continuous delivery pipelines using current practices and tooling.
• Ensure reliable operation and adherence to corporate data governance and architectural standards.
• Align systems to Cotality’s overall technology strategy and maintain coherent documentation.
• Champion the platform internally to demonstrate value and secure investment.
• Work effectively within an agile team to deliver robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

Job Qualifications

What You Will Bring:

Essential

• Tertiary qualifications in computer science or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years of commercial data engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience in developing cloud-based solutions (AWS or GCP).
• Proficiency in Python or Java for data development and strong SQL skills for analysis and testing.
• Experience working with large databases and complex environments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in a scrum team.
• Deep understanding of cloud concepts, data integration solutions, and data modelling.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, including reverse-engineering skills.

Preferred

• Experience with property or real estate data solutions.
• AWS or GCP Certification.
• Experience developing APIs and understanding of streaming systems such as Kafka.
• Experience with serverless concepts.

Why Join Cotality?

Cotality has a culture of collaboration—we champion ownership, initiative and leadership! To support your whole self, our benefits are built to help you thrive at work and in life.

• In addition to modern offices across Australia and New Zealand, our hybrid working model provides you with flexible working conditions that work best for you and the business;
• 10 half days of Wellbeing leave each year and access to our Employee Assistance Program;
• A$600 annual wellbeing allowance for gym memberships, wellness apps, ergonomic gear and more;
• Generous Parental leave offering, A$750 Baby Bucks and our peer recognition turned into rewards program - Bravo!
• Free subscription to the Calm app and other mindfulness tools, online health and nutrition courses;
• Complimentary access to Australia’s property research platforms including RP Data and exclusive employee-only market updates and access to property experts;
• Two community and volunteer leave days each year to support meaningful causes and our charity partners.

Cotality's Diversity Commitment

Cotality is fully committed to employing a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive work environment that embraces everyone’s unique contributions, experiences and values. We offer an empowered work environment that encourages creativity, initiative and professional growth and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. We are better together when we support and recognize our differences.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Cotality is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace across Australia and New Zealand. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, ethnicity, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a drug-free workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and bullying.

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