Senior Data Engineer

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • Contract until end of April 2027 – Government Agency
  • Melbourne CBD Location – Hybrid Working Arrangement
  • Databricks, Python, SQL and Azure

We are seeking a Data Engineer – Databricks to join a major data platform migration program. You will play a hands-on role in transitioning an existing SQL Server data warehouse and associated pipelines to a modern Databricks and Azure environment.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the migration of an existing SQL Server data warehouse and ETL environment into Databricks and Azure.

  • Translate existing SQL warehouse structures, queries, stored procedures and ETL logic into scalable Databricks solutions.
  • Build and develop Databricks notebooks, data pipelines and workflows using SQL and Python.
  • Analyse existing SQL data and processes, identify migration requirements
  • Support data validation, testing, optimisation and troubleshooting throughout the migration

Key Skills and Experience

  • 10+ years of hands-on experience as a Data Engineer.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Databricks, including data engineering, notebooks, workflows and pipelines.
  • Advanced SQL skills, with proven experience working with data warehouses
  • Strong Python development skills, particularly for building data pipelines
  • Proven experience migrating SQL Server data warehouses, ETL processes or data platforms to Databricks or similar modern data platforms.

What’s in it for you:

  • Contract until end of April 2027
  • Government Agency
  • Melbourne CBD/ Hybrid Working Arrangement

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Donal McCann on donal.mccann@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

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