Data Engineer - AI Projects

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • AU$900 - AU$1000 per day + INC Super

Talent International is partnering with a Queensland Government customer within the Customer Technology Branch (CTB) to deliver key initiatives supporting the Government’s service delivery agenda.

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer to join an innovative AI-focused program of work. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge machine learning and advanced analytics initiatives within a collaborative, forward-thinking team.

The Role

You will design, develop and optimise scalable data pipelines and architectures to support AI and ML projects. Working closely with data scientists, analysts and cross-functional stakeholders, you will ensure seamless data integration, accessibility, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and workflows
  • Design and implement data solutions using Snowflake and cloud platforms
  • Build and maintain knowledge graphs to enhance data relationships and insights
  • Develop reusable, scalable data solutions using Python
  • Ensure data quality, integrity and security
  • Troubleshoot and optimise data performance
  • Support AI/ML workflows and integration

About You

You will bring:

  • Strong experience with Snowflake (including DBT)
  • Experience with knowledge graph technologies (e.g. Neo4j, RDF or similar)
  • Strong Python skills (Pandas, PySpark, NumPy etc.)
  • Exposure to AI/ML workflows
  • Experience with LLMs (OpenAI, Claude or similar)
  • Strong understanding of data modelling, ETL and cloud data platforms
  • Experience across public and private sector environments (highly regarded)

Benefits

  • Competitive daily rate
  • Long-term contract opportunity (10 months)
  • Brisbane-based role with strong program stability
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact AI and machine learning initiatives
  • Collaborative and forward-thinking technical team environment
  • Exposure to modern cloud data platforms, knowledge graphs and advanced analytics

If you’re interested in this project apply now or reach out to ray.stewart@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion

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