Pentaho DI – Tech Lead

Pentaho DI – Tech Lead

Job Type: Full Time

Location : Sydney

Delivery Centric is seeking a seasoned Pentaho Data Integration (PDI) – Tech Lead to spearhead enterprise-level ETL solutions that are robust, scalable, and performance-optimized. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Pentaho Kettle and Spoon, with a proven track record of designing, developing, and optimizing data workflows. This is a leadership role requiring strong technical insight as well as the ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across data, cloud, and application domains.

As a Tech Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving end-to-end data integration strategy and execution for our clients, while also contributing to innovation and continuous improvement in ETL and data processing practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of ETL pipelines using Pentaho Data Integration (Kettle and Spoon).
  • Perform performance tuning, error handling, and troubleshooting of complex data workflows.
  • Collaborate with data architects and business analysts to translate requirements into scalable data solutions.
  • Ensure data quality, consistency, and availability through robust transformation logic and job scheduling.
  • Integrate data from diverse sources including cloud (AWS), Salesforce, external APIs, and XML-based feeds.
  • Utilize scripting languages such as Java, JavaScript, and Unix Shell scripts for custom transformations and automation.
  • Mentor junior developers and guide technical design decisions across projects.
  • Work closely with DevOps and Cloud teams for seamless deployment and operations support in AWS environments.
  • Contribute to best practices, documentation, and reusable components to enhance ETL frameworks.
  • Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, ensuring project milestones and timelines are met.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of hands-on experience in ETL development, with at least 3 years in Pentaho Data Integration (Kettle and Spoon).
  • Strong understanding of data integration concepts, including data mapping, transformation, and performance tuning.
  • Experience with AWS Cloud services such as S3, EC2, Lambda, or RDS is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in Java, JavaScript, XML, and Unix/Linux shell scripting.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce data models and API integration is a strong advantage.
  • Demonstrated leadership in previous roles, with experience mentoring or managing technical teams.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Master’s degree is a plus.

At Delivery Centric, we empower our team to lead innovation through collaboration, curiosity, and commitment to excellence. As a Pentaho DI Tech Lead, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that transform enterprise data landscapes, backed by a team that values knowledge sharing and continuous growth.