Data Engineer

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • 12 months + 12 months
  • Canberra location
  • Must be an Australian Citizen – Baseline Desirable

Our Client

This government agency is a service provider, responsible for providing and funding a range of support services to thousands of individuals across Australia. With multiple locations across Canberra, and nationwide, the organisation seeks only the most skilled and professional individuals to assist them in developing programs, policies and initiatives that will improve the quality of life for vulnerable Australians.

Job Details

We are seeking two experienced Senior Data Engineers to join a dynamic team on a 12-month contract with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The successful candidates will lead the technical implementation of data engineering projects, collaborating with key business areas to deliver high-quality data solutions.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Own the technical implementation of new data from analysis to delivery, including designing and delivering data dictionaries, defining release steps, and establishing best practices for data modelling.
  • Develop and maintain SQL analytical and ETL code, ensuring optimisation and tuning for optimal performance.
  • Facilitate continuous improvement in delivery principles, coding standards, and documentation, while providing training sessions to the team.
  • Collaborate with data consumers, database developers, testers, and IT support teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

Essential Criteria

  • Proficiency in AWS services related to data engineering, including AWS Glue, S3, Lambda, Redshift, Athena, Kinesis, EMR, and Step Functions, as well as Cloud Formation or Terraform.
  • Strong skills in data pipeline design and development using ETL/ELT frameworks.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python (preferred), Java, or Scala.
  • Strong SQL skills for data manipulation and analysis.
  • Hands-on experience in cloud-based data architecture and deployments, including working with containerised environments (Docker, ECS, EKS).
  • Understanding of DevOps processes and experience using DevOps tools.
  • Demonstrated competency in at least two technologies such as Teradata, Snowflake, Redshift, or Databricks.

Application Process

If you would like to apply, please click ‘APPLY’. For further information, please contact Jaela on 02 6129 6302 or email jaela.smith@talentinternational.com.

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