XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd

Senior Network Data Engineer

XPT Software Australia Pty Ltd Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

IT Services and IT Consulting · 51-200 employees

12 h ago
data-engineer Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time Contractor Australia
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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

SQL Python Power BI Tableau Microsoft Azure Google Cloud BigQuery Data Analysis Network Performance Analysis Telecommunications Automation Power Automate Agile Scrum Jira Confluence

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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