--- title: 'Lead Data Engineering Consultant at Ippon Technologies' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/lead-data-engineering-consultant-ippon-technologies-melbourne-r9536yse7dhq' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-09' --- # Lead Data Engineering Consultant at Ippon Technologies - **Company:** Ippon Technologies - **Location:** Melbourne, Australia - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2025-12-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ippon/210e394c-4e2b-481f-b4f8-826eb0e880fc ## Job description Ippon Australia is a team of true technologists who leverage contemporary thinking and tools to enhance the way our clients drive value. Whether it’s a bespoke platform to improve employee engagement within a national retail chain, or developing an app that provides next level direct customer interaction; value is delivered to our clients when we begin by understanding the business outcomes they desire and then apply our technical expertise to make these a reality. We are expanding our market offering through the development of a Data & AI practice and are searching for passionate Data Engineers to join us. The Data practice complements our capabilities in Experience Design and Product, as well as Software Engineering and Cloud, further enhancing our ability to deliver comprehensive business outcomes to our clients. The Lead Data Engineering Consultant will embrace ambiguity whilst leading through active engagements with clients. You’ll work all the way from discovery to delivery and beyond to solve problems that are at the heart of some of our clients most burning issues. You’ll find the work challenging, the people stimulating and the environment friendly, welcoming and accepting. We’re a team of committed technologists here to do our best work, we’re quick to trust, easy to get along with and curators of elegant solutions. Roles & Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of scalable data platforms and data warehouse solutions Design and implement robust data architectures using Snowflake, AWS, Azure, and/or Databricks Provide hands-on technical leadership across projects, setting standards and guiding delivery teams Build, optimise, and maintain data pipelines, models, and storage layers to ensure reliable data outcomes Collaborate with data governance and reporting stakeholders to align solutions with broader data strategy Support pre-sales activities by contributing to solution design, scoping, and client proposals Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights Present solutions and progress confidently to both technical and non-technical audiences Partner with project managers to ensure delivery is on track, within scope, and aligned to expectations Competencies we’re looking for Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience Relevant Data Engineering certifications (e.g. Snowflake, Azure, Databricks) highly regarded Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake in production environments Proven experience designing and delivering modern cloud-based data platforms and data warehousing solutions Advanced capability in data modelling, performance optimisation, security, and data sharing within Snowflake Solid experience building and orchestrating ETL/ELT pipelines using tools such as Airflow, dbt, or similar Demonstrated consulting experience—translating business requirements into scalable, pragmatic data solutions Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders Analytical and solution-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering outcomes Adaptable and curious, with a genuine interest in evolving data engineering practices and technologies Collaborative team player who works effectively across cross-functional teams Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to team capability uplift High attention to detail, with a strong focus on data quality, integrity, and reliability At Ippon, we see things differently both in terms of how we work with our clients and how we engage with our people. As we are a relatively small team, albeit part of a global consultancy, we are focussed on quality, not quantity, when it comes to both our clients and our people. From a client perspective, we work with a select group of enterprises that genuinely value the innovation and value that we deliver. From a people perspective we pay market leading salaries. But we also understand that professional fulfilment is not just about money. We actively support ongoing development in the form of training, attendance at conferences, etc, and we provide staff with the opportunity to contribute to the development and strategic direction of the business. Work life balance is key and we are a flexible organisation, offering 4 day a week option to support your personal and professional development. Ippon is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates and supports our diversity everyday. ## About Ippon Technologies ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Ippon Technologies is a digital and tech consulting firm that helps organizations leverage technology for positive transformation, with a strong culture inspired by the values of judo. - **Entity Type**: Private (venture-backed, €500k total funding, last round 2017) - **Headquarters**: Paris, France (43-47 Avenue de la Grande Armée, 75116 Paris) - **Founded**: 2002 - **Founders**: Stéphane Nomis (former professional judoka, current president of the French Judo Federation) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting, Digital Transformation - **Target customers**: B2B – large enterprises, mid-market organizations, and public sector entities across France, the United States, and Australia - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Using our collective energy for positive technology” – technology is a source of progress for society, and the company aims to help clients leverage digital assets to design strategies and deploy transformation roadmaps at scale. ## Products & Services - **Product**: Strategy and product management consulting for digital products. - **Data**: Data engineering, data architecture, analytics, AI/ML solutions (including AI Lab). - **Cloud & DevOps**: Cloud infrastructure, DevOps practices, CI/CD, platform engineering. - **Software Engineering**: Custom software development, full-stack, mobile, and craftsmanship practices (TDD, clean code, code reviews). - **Agile Practice**: Agile coaching, delivery lead, and transformation support. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Total funding of €500,000 (venture round, 2017); annual revenue not publicly available - **Notable Investors/Partners**: One undisclosed investor in 2017; partner with Snowflake (listed in Snowflake partner directory) - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount: 417 employees (LinkedIn, Sep 2026), down 0.5% YoY; however the company’s own website still claims “760+ collaborators” (likely an older figure) - Active job postings: 4 (AI Engineer, Cloud & DevOps, Data Architect) - Offices in 8 countries (France, Morocco, Russia, US, Australia, India, Switzerland, Réunion) - 40,203 LinkedIn followers (+14% yearly growth) ## Competitive Advantages - **Judo-inspired culture**: The “Black Belt” program structures career progression based on technical and human skills, mirroring judo belt ranks. This creates a strong internal development path and a unique employer brand. - **Craftsmanship focus**: Emphasis on TDD, clean code, and continuous improvement – a differentiator in the consulting space where quality is often a selling point. - **Strong CSR commitments**: EcoVadis medal, “Go for Good” initiative for responsible tech, “Go for Women” for gender parity, and the Ippon Foundation fighting digital exclusion. This attracts socially conscious talent and clients. - **Multidisciplinary expertise**: Combines strategy consulting with deep technical execution (data, cloud, software engineering, AI) – a “double casquette” (dual hat) model. ## Strategic Focus - **Positive Technology**: Positioning technology as a force for societal good, which guides client engagements and internal initiatives. - **AI & Data**: Expansion of the AI Lab and data engineering practice to meet growing demand for AI/ML solutions. - **Cloud & DevOps**: Continued investment in cloud-native architectures and DevOps automation. - **International presence**: Maintaining offices in the US (Richmond, Washington DC) and Australia (Melbourne), while strengthening the French network (6 offices). ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: A “human-sized company with a human face” driven by team spirit, self-improvement, and a winning mindset. The judo philosophy (“It is not important to be better than someone else, but to be better than yesterday”) is embedded in daily work. - **Learning & Development**: The Black Belt program offers a personalized progression path with expert jury evaluations. Employees are encouraged to write blog posts, speak at conferences, and mentor peers. - **Work Environment**: Offices in major French cities (Paris, Nantes, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Lyon, Lille) and international locations. Regular meetups, tech workshops, and social events. Remote/hybrid policy is not explicitly stated, but the presence of multiple offices suggests a mix of office and remote work. - **CSR Engagement**: Active involvement in environmental and social initiatives (EcoVadis, Go for Good, Go for Women, Ippon Foundation). Employees can participate in projects that reduce digital divide. - **Engineering Excellence**: High standards for code quality (TDD, clean code, continuous integration) and a strong community of passionate developers. ## Sources 1. [fr.ippon.tech](https://fr.ippon.tech/ippon/conseil-transformation-digitale/) – Company overview, values, offices, and employee count (760) 2. [fr.ippon.tech](https://fr.ippon.tech/ippon/recrutement-tech/) – Culture, Black Belt program, CSR, craftsmanship 3. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/ippon-technologies) – Employee count, funding, locations, headcount breakdown, open positions 4. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ippon) – Current job listings and practice areas 5. [snowflake.com](https://www.snowflake.com/en/why-snowflake/partners/all-partners/ippon-technologies/) – Snowflake partnership ## Other roles at Ippon Technologies - [Head of AI Product & Architecture Consulting](https://feeny.ai/job/head-of-ai-product-architecture-consulting-ippon-technologies-richmond-5pmmkg7fqtfr) — Richmond, VA - [ML Engineer H/F](https://feeny.ai/job/ml-engineer-h-f-ippon-technologies-chvdfmdxfe08) - [Architecte SI H/F](https://feeny.ai/job/architecte-si-h-f-ippon-technologies-57g84m7gkjjy) - [Consultant.e Cloud & DevOps (H/F)](https://feeny.ai/job/consultant-e-cloud-devops-h-f-ippon-technologies-adgm574rhaar) - [Expert·e ou référent·e IA](https://feeny.ai/job/expert-e-ou-referent-e-ia-ippon-technologies-em4pc8jc6e6h) - [Architecte Logiciel - F/H](https://feeny.ai/job/architecte-logiciel-f-h-ippon-technologies-mqqczngmbb8w) - [Product Owner Logiciel - F/H](https://feeny.ai/job/product-owner-logiciel-f-h-ippon-technologies-h8ww62msfspr) - [Architecte Cloud & DevOps - F/H](https://feeny.ai/job/architecte-cloud-devops-f-h-ippon-technologies-6chg0bn688st) - [Architecte Data - F/H](https://feeny.ai/job/architecte-data-f-h-ippon-technologies-jgxq9khjy0j9) - [IT Sales - F/H](https://feeny.ai/job/it-sales-f-h-ippon-technologies-z5sbcv9sthdz)