Senior Data Engineer

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • 12 months contract plus 12 months extension
  • Must have Australian citizenship
  • Must have AWS experience

Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to lead the project stream of a data warehouse platform. This role involves updating data development documentation, providing technical guidance to developers, and reviewing/approving data designs and models.

Duties

  • Lead the technical implementation of new data from analysis to delivery, including designing data dictionaries and defining best practices.
  • Prioritise work items and manage a work queue effectively.
  • Develop and maintain SQL analytical and ETL code, ensuring optimal performance through tuning and optimisation.
  • Collaborate with data consumers, database developers, testers, and IT support teams.

Skills and Experience Required

  • Proficiency in AWS services such as AWS Glue, S3, Lambda, Redshift, Athena, Kinesis, EMR, and Step Functions, as well as Cloud Formation or Terraform.
  • Strong experience 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 containerised environments (Docker, ECS, EKS).
  • Understanding of DevOps processes and the ability to use DevOps tools effectively.

Application Process
If you would like to apply, please contact Deepika Ahluwalia on 0480804775 or email Deepika.ahluwalia@talentinternational.com

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