Data Engineer

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Contract
  • Including Super Per Day

Talent International is searching for an experienced Data Engineer to join our Queensland Government client based in Brisbane CBD on a 12 Month Contract, with strong extension potential.

// Initial 12 Month Contract + Likely Extensions
// 2 Days WFH Per Week
// Brisbane CBD

The role:
The Data Engineer will play a key role in supporting the Department’s data-driven decision-making by designing, developing, and maintaining reliable, secure, and high-performing business intelligence solutions. Working within the Department’s Azure-based data and analytics environment, you’ll build scalable data models, pipelines, and Power BI visualisations that transform complex data into meaningful insights for strategic and operational use.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop data models, ETL pipelines, and BI reports using Power BI, Azure, and SQL Server
  • Ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance with governance and security standards
  • Collaborate with business units, analysts, and ICT teams to deliver fit-for-purpose data solutions
  • Conduct testing, optimisation, and performance analysis across data products
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation and metadata repositories

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in data engineering and BI development (3-5 years minimum)
  • Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure (Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks) and Power BI
  • Hands-on experience with data warehouse architecture, data modelling, and ETL frameworks
  • Familiarity with data governance, security, and privacy compliance frameworks
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills

How to Apply:
To find out more, please “Apply for this job” or contact James Grierson or Mats Rorvik at: james.grierson@talentinternational.com or mats.rorvik@talentinternational.com

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