Job Title:
Application Engineering – Experienced Developer (Azure SQL / Databricks / Power Platform)
Job Summary:
We are seeking an Experienced Application Engineering Developer with strong expertise in Azure SQL, Databricks, and the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate) to design, build, and optimize data-driven enterprise applications. The role focuses on developing scalable data solutions, low-code business applications, and high-performance analytics within the Azure ecosystem, operating in a global, corporate IT environment.
Responsibilities:
• Develop new applications as well as maintain and enhance existing ones across the full application lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, build, transition, and operational support (bug fixing).
• As an Experienced Developer, provide technical oversight for other engineers’ deliverables, ensuring projects are delivered within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Monitor adherence to development methodologies, tools, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Promote software component reuse, platform consolidation, and standardized environments to help reduce overall IT costs.
• Ensure effective and consistent communication within the team, with peers, leadership, and other IT groups.
• Act as a point of contact for operational escalations related to supported platforms.
Key responsibilities include:
• Deliver technical project outputs such as source code, builds, and technical documentation.
• Translate detailed requirements, design, and solution architecture deliverables into detailed technical design specifications.
• Produce high-quality application engineering deliverables in line with agreed project timelines (application code, test results, documentation).
• Develop, build, and unit test solutions according to detailed design specifications.
• Ensure adherence to architectural standards and principles, global product-specific guidelines, and usability design standards.
• Participate in the development and review of documentation required by SDLC methodologies (e.g. WBS, estimations, SDD, SAD).
• Follow Application Engineering methodologies, development standards, and code review practices.
• Maintain effective and consistent communication with team members, peers, leadership, and other IT stakeholders.
Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:
Proactively anticipate project and technical issues, define problems, identify root causes, and work with the team to identify and implement effective solutions. Apply judgment when implementing Application Engineering methodologies, processes, and practices to meet project and program requirements. Consider product design, information security, code maintainability, reliability, and performance when making technical decisions. Use strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage multiple technical challenges simultaneously across assigned projects.
Knowledge and Skills Requirements:
Primary Skillset
• 5+ years of hands-on experience working with Azure SQL and Azure Data Factory
• 3+ years of experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power BI, Power Automate)
• 3+ years of experience working with Databricks
• 2+ years of experience using DevOps tools and GitHub
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Secondary Skillset
• Experience with MS SQL Server and SSIS
• Knowledge of Azure Functions and Azure Blob Storage
• Experience working with Agile and Waterfall delivery models
• Ability to work effectively within diverse, global, and virtual teams
• Relevant technical certifications are considered an advantage
Supervision Responsibilities:
Participate in at least bi-weekly meetings with the Application Engineering Leader.
Engage in frequent meetings with other functions within and outside the team, including regular project meetings.
Other Requirements:
Flexibility to participate in occasional, short conference calls outside standard office hours due to collaboration with global teams in different time zones.
Job Requirements:
To qualify, candidates must have:
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant hands-on experience building, integrating, and delivering enterprise-wide applications in large, complex organizations (Azure and on-premise).
• Demonstrated expertise in application design, code reviews, unit testing, deployment, performance optimization, documentation, and support.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
What we offer you
At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
•Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits
• Compensation: A competitive compensation package will be offered, including salary, benefits, and potential for performance-based incentives..