Senior Network Data Engineer
XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
IT Services and IT Consulting · 51-200 employees
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About the role
The role involves transforming raw telecommunications data into actionable business insights using advanced analytics tools. You will be responsible for designing dashboards, reporting to stakeholders, and automating workflows to improve network performance metrics.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have 8-10 years of experience in data analytics or network performance analysis within the telecommunications sector. Proficiency in SQL, Python, and BI tools like Power BI or Tableau is required, along with familiarity with network technologies such as 4G and 5G.
Full description
Job Description: Senior Network Data Analyst / Network Performance Analytics Specialist
Location: Sydney, NSW (Hybrid/Onsite) | Employment Type: Full-Time | Department: Network Analytics / Telecommunications
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Data Analyst to join our telecommunications analytics team. This role is ideal for a data professional who thrives at the intersection of network engineering and data science — turning raw telco data into actionable business insights through advanced SQL, Python, and BI-driven dashboards.
Years of Experience Required
- Minimum
8–10 years of overall experience in data analytics, business analysis, or network performance analysis within the telecommunications sector.
- 3+
years specifically in a senior/lead data analyst capacity, including dashboard design ownership and stakeholder-facing reporting.
- Prior
exposure to multi-generation network technologies (2G/3G/4G-LTE/VoLTE/5G-NR) strongly preferred.
Skills & Knowledge Required
Technical / Analytical
- Strong
proficiency in SQL for querying and manipulating large, high-volume datasets and fetching meaningful insights
- Working
knowledge of Python for data analysis and automation
- Advanced Power BI/ Tableau skills, including Power Query (M) and DAX
- Familiarity
with cloud data platforms — Microsoft Azure, Data Lakes, and ideally Google Cloud (BigQuery, GA, GTM)
- Proficiency
in Excel for ad-hoc analysis and reporting
Automation & Collaboration Tools
- Power
Automate for workflow automation and reporting efficiency
- SharePoint for document and data collaboration
- Jira and Confluence for Agile project tracking and
documentation
Domain Knowledge
- Understanding
of telecom network KPIs (accessibility, retainability, mobility, throughput)
- Familiarity
with network management tools
- Knowledge
of network optimisation principles across 3G, 4G/LTE, VoLTE, and 5G-NR technologies
Methodologies & Soft Skills
- Agile/Scrum
working experience
Key Performance Indicators for the Role
- Improvement
in network performance metrics through data-driven interventions
- Increased
dashboard/report adoption and stakeholder engagement
Reduction in manual reporting time through automation
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