Senior Data Platform Engineer

About HSO

HSO is a leading global business transformation partner, specialising in Microsoft cloud-based business applications, data and analytics, and digital innovation. We work with organisations across a wide range of industries to design, implement and support technology solutions that enable smarter decision‑making, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.

With deep industry expertise and strong cloud architecture capability, our teams deliver end‑to‑end solutions that help customers maximise the value of their Microsoft investments.

The Role

As a Senior Data Platform Engineer, you will design and deliver innovative, reliable, and scalable data platform solutions that stand out on a global stage. Working closely with customers and internal teams, you’ll help organisations unlock the value of their data while mentoring others and contributing to a strong, positive engineering culture.

This is a senior, hands‑on role with technical leadership responsibility, offering the opportunity to work across a wide variety of industries, technologies and complex data challenges.

What You’ll Be Doing

Solution Design & Delivery

• Lead the design, implementation, testing, support and ongoing maintenance of modern data platform solutions
• Apply architectural patterns and best practices to create secure, scalable and maintainable solutions
• Deliver end‑to‑end data platform projects, either independently or by leading project teams
• Develop and continuously improve data platform lifecycles using DevOps principles

Customer Engagement

• Work directly with customers to scope requirements, identify opportunities and deliver solutions that meet business needs
• Clearly communicate complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
• Deliver client workshops to upskill teams and support adoption of new technologies

Technical Leadership

• Act as a technical leader and coach across the Aware Group, supporting team members to achieve project, customer and development goals
• Proactively identify risks, issues and mitigation strategies throughout project delivery
• Contribute to best practice, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across HSO

Culture & Values

• Lead by example by living HSO’s values and behaviours in everything you do
• Foster a positive, inclusive and high‑performance culture, holding yourself and others accountable

What You’ll Bring

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience developing production‑grade data platform and reporting solutions
• A degree in Information Technology or a related field
• Strong experience with modern cloud technologies and data platforms
• Proven experience leading projects and technical teams end to end
• In‑depth knowledge of source control, testing frameworks and development methodologies
• Experience applying DevOps practices across complex development lifecycles
• Strong understanding of data security, privacy obligations and risk mitigation

Personal Attributes

• Excellent problem‑solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• High emotional intelligence and confidence working with diverse clients and stakeholders
• A passion for learning emerging technologies and sharing knowledge with others
• The ability to remain calm, professional and effective in high‑pressure situations

Additional Information

• This role may require occasional domestic and international travel.

Why Join HSO?

At HSO, you’ll be part of a global consultancy that invests in its people, values innovation and supports career growth. You’ll work on meaningful, complex projects alongside talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference through technology.