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Principal Data Platform Software Engineer

AT Atlassian
Atlassian

Principal Data Platform Software Engineer

Sydney, Australia / Remote

Working at Atlassian

We're hiring a Principal Data Platform Engineer, reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager for Product Data Platform. You are either an expert Data Engineer with exposure to software engineering and cloud infrastructure or even a Software Engineer with a deep knowledge in analytical data platforms.

You have extensive background of big data systems and are equally comfortable designing and developing high-quality software services. You will be part of the team developing and maintaining innovative data platforms & services for Atlassians' data platform with a focus on reliability, scalability and performance.

This role is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and innovative environment with a high degree of problem-solving and the chance to create and implement innovative solutions for our business needs.

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In this role, you will be joining a strong team of engineers with varied backgrounds ranging from backend engineers to core data engineers who are responsible for managing Atlassians' customer facing data platform.

  • Design, develop and own delivery of high quality big data and software solutions aiming to solve business needs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, senior engineers and architects across multiple disciplines to spar, design, and ship new features.
  • Contribute to uplifting and maintaining high code quality through peer code reviews, defining and establishing coding standards/guidelines/best practices in the team.
  • Establish and drive improvements to operational excellence - security, reliability, availability, performance, procedures and processes etc.
  • Use data driven approach to drive decisions and propose technical solutions to navigate ambiguity and change, learn and adapt to changing landscape.
  • Lead code reviews & documentation as well as take on complex bug fixes, especially on high-risk problems
  • Partner across engineering teams to take on company-wide initiatives spanning multiple projects
  • Transfer your depth of knowledge from your current language to excel as a Software Engineer and mentor more junior members


  • 10+ years of experience in Data/Software Engineering role with relevant exposure to the Big data ecosystems
  • PhD, Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferably a Computer Science degree or equivalent experience).
    Expertise in handling complex problems in a distributed and big data environment.
  • Experience building applications in one or more languages (Kotlin, Scala, Java, Python)
    Strong knowledge of AWS services
  • Experience in building services from the ground up from gathering requirements, designing, building, deploying, and ownership
  • Familiarity with cloud architecture patterns and an engineering discipline to produce software with quality, performance, scalability, reliability, high availability, and operational excellence.

It would be great, but not required if you have

  • Experience with Databricks, Spark, EMR, Flink, StarRocks
  • Experience with scaling and deploying Machine Learning models & ML training.

Our perks & benefits

Atlassian offers a variety of perks and benefits to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community. Our offerings include health coverage, paid volunteer days, wellness resources, and so much more. Visit go.atlassian.com/perksandbenefitsto learn more.

About Atlassian

At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal: to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work. Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.

We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.

To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit go.atlassian.com/crh.

Client-provided location(s): Sydney NSW, Australia; Auckland, New Zealand
Job ID: Atlassian-15585
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Holiday Events
    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Company Equity
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Founder led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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