Software Developers

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • Initial 15-month contract with two 12-month extension options available.
  • Canberra based preferred – you can also be based in Brisbane, Melbourne or Brisbane
  • NV1 clearance minimum requirement – higher the better
  • Technical Skills: Experience in Python, Java, Java Messaging Service, Javascript/Typescript, J2EE, RESTful web services, Django, Ruby, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Puppet, Ansible, Docker, and React.

We are seeking talented Software Developers at various experience levels (Associate to Senior) to contribute to innovative capabilities. In these roles, you will be instrumental in developing and integrating software, documenting technical processes, and assisting with testing and deployment within a dynamic operational environment.


Your duties will include:

  • Designing, building, integrating, delivering, and documenting software capabilities that meet business requirements.
  • Supporting, maintaining, and enhancing existing software capabilities to ensure application availability.
  • Engaging with business and product owners to clarify and fully develop user requirements using agile development methods.
  • Assisting in the continuous improvement process by developing and enhancing procedures.
  • Enhancing and supporting automation capability for existing systems and integrating Commercial Off-The-Shelf and Government Off-The-Shelf software.
  • Monitoring systems and infrastructure, and providing assistance with support requests to fix and troubleshoot issues.


Skills and Experience we are looking for:

  • Demonstrated competence in programming/software development
  • Ability to provide specialist advice in your area of expertise
  • Experience in systems design
  • Proficiency in system software
  • Competence in testing
  • Skills in systems integration and build

Application Process

If you would like to apply, please contact Jaela Smith on 02 6129 6302 or email Jaela.Smith@talentinternational.com

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Senior System Administrators - Linux

  • Australia
  • Australian Capital Territory
  • Contract
  • Negotiable
  • Initial 18-month contract with 2 x 12-month extension options.
  • Canberra preferred location – Can consider Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth
  • Minimum NV1 clearance required. The higher the better…
  • Play a crucial part in defending Australia against global threats and advancing national interests through cyber security and offensive cyber operations.
  • On-site work – Very Limited WFH available

We are currently seeking multiple System Administrators and Senior Systems Administrator to join a highly secure work environment.

Senior Systems Administrators – you will lead and manage system administrative support activities within a key capability domain, contributing to a complex and rapidly evolving business environment.

Your duties will include:

  • Leading and managing the installation, configuration, and maintenance of multiple systems
  • Utilizing automation tools for development and continuous configuration management of system builds.
  • Managing and advising on ongoing hardware and operating system support.
  • Providing guidance and uplifting the capability of other team members.
  • Collaborating with system administrators and software developers to continuously improve processes and procedures.

Systems Adminstrators – you will provide detailed systems administration, technical, professional and policy advice in relation to complex work and contribute to strategic planning, program and project management and policy development.

Your duties will include:

  • Be accountable to perform routine installations and de-installation of items of hardware and software
  • Provide advice and specialist guidance to colleagues to ensure best use is made of available assets and to maintain or improve the installation service.
  • Work collaboratively with the team and contribute to solutions and goals of a non-routine or contingency nature.
  • Design and implement solutions to issues impacting on the achievement of desired outcomes.
  • Solve issues for a defined range of unpredictable problems following established operating policies and procedures.

Skills and Experience we are looking for:

  • A Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
  • Proficiency in installing, repairing, and maintaining network systems.
  • Proficiency in programming languages.
  • Experience in IT infrastructure
  • Strong systems design capabilities
  • Demonstrated experience in systems installation and removal

Application Process If you would like to apply, please contact Deepika Ahluwalia on 02 6129 6300 or email deepika.ahluwalia@talentinternational.com.

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Pyspark Engineer

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Contract
  • AU$800 - AU$1000 per day

Company

Global IT Consulting company with 750,000 + employees. Working with a client in the Banking Industry

Requirements

  • 10 + years IT Experience
  • Proven capability in Azure Synpase, Pyspark and Control-M
  • Strong experience in Data Migration projects
  • Great communication skills
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Team collaboration skills

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Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • AU$135000 - AU$140000 per annum
  • 2-Year Fixed Term Contract + The potential to extend
  • CBD Location – Hybrid Work from Home Model
  • Microsoft Fabric Experience Required

Our government client is currently looking for a Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer to lead technical build, test and deployment to operations of robust data solutions (data platforms, data pipelines).
This role is critical in managing and optimising their Microsoft Fabric environment, ensuring the integrity, performance, and scalability of their data platform.

Key responsibilities:

  • Administer and manage the Microsoft Fabric environment, including configuration, monitoring, and performance tuning.
  • Maintain data pipelines and workflows using Fabric components such as Dataflows, Pipelines and Lakehouse’s.
  • Ensure data quality, security, and governance standards are upheld across the data platform
  • Provide expert advice to support the development of strategy and policy on data reform initiatives.
  • Maintain the Bronze (raw), Silver (cleansed), and Gold (curated) data layers to update, maintain and support analytics and reporting needs

Key Skills:

  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in data engineering or analytics roles, preferably within the public sector or large enterprise environments
  • Proven experience in Microsoft Fabric
  • Expertise in Microsoft Azure tools such as: Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure SQL,
  • Microsoft certifications in Azure or Fabric technologies (desirable).
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and quality

What’s in it for you:

  • 2-Year Fixed Term Contract + The potential to extend
  • CBD Location – Hybrid WFH Model
  • Microsoft Fabric Experience Required

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Senior BI Developer

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable
  • Impactful Work for a Reputable Client
  • Hybrid flexible working arrangment
  • Cutting-Edge Cloud Data Platform

The Role:

Our client, a leading organisation in the utilities sector, is seeking a skilled Senior Business Intelligence Developer to join their Data Management team. This opportunity will see the successful candidate play a pivotal role in transforming the organisation’s reporting landscape by migrating existing Power BI reports from an on-premise data warehouse to a modern cloud-based environment using Snowflake on Azure, the foundation of their evolving enterprise Data Lake.

Working closely with the BI & Analytics Lead, the BI Developer will help shape and implement reporting standards, design reusable data models, and contribute to the long-term sustainability of the cloud-based data platform. The role blends technical expertise with a strong understanding of business needs and will be central to elevating data quality, consistency, and accessibility across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically proficient professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about driving data transformation in a critical sector.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Supporting the implementation of a modern cloud data platform as part of a broader Data Lake program.
  • Migrating and developing Power BI reports and dashboards using cloud-based data architecture.
  • Designing and optimising centralised data models to support scalable and reusable reporting solutions.
  • Ensuring development adheres to established standards and best practices for data visualisation and governance.
  • Collaborating with BI and Analytics leads to refine report development and deployment processes.
  • Partnering with data engineers to identify opportunities to embed business logic within the data warehouse layer.
  • Engaging with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts to ensure smooth transitions and a positive user experience.
  • Creating documentation including knowledge base articles, as-built documents, and handover packs for business-as-usual teams.
  • Supporting change management activities such as user onboarding, training, and transition planning.
  • Providing technical expertise and support to the analytics and reporting community.
  • Participating in Agile ceremonies to ensure alignment and communication across the project team.
  • Proactively identifying and escalating risks or issues as they arise.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the assessment, scoping, and planning of migration tasks related to Power BI reports, data flows, and semantic models.
  • Review and interpret existing complex Power BI data models to understand structure and dependencies.
  • Assist in coordinating and delivering activities within the broader Business Intelligence migration stream.
  • Create new and transition current Power BI reports, dashboards, semantic models, and data flows from on-premise systems to the cloud-based data platform.
  • Assist in the architecture and development of centralised and reusable data models.
  • Conduct thorough validation and testing of all migrated reporting assets, ensuring accuracy and documenting outcomes.
  • Maintain and enhance documentation related to BI development practices and standards.
  • Prepare comprehensive post-migration documentation to support operational handover and ongoing maintenance.

Experience Required:

  • The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in a Business Intelligence Developer role (or a similar position), with a strong track record in data visualisation using Power BI.
  • Proficiency in Power BI is essential.
  • Solid SQL skills and experience working with dimensionally modelled data are required.
  • Strong grasp of data warehousing principles and practices.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into compelling insights through effective storytelling and visualisation techniques.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Purview is advantageous.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and contribute to improvement initiatives.
  • A tertiary qualification in computer science, information systems, data analytics, or a related discipline is preferred.

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SQL Database Administrator

  • Australia
  • Melbourne
  • Permanent
  • CBD/WFH hybrid | ASAP start

Join a high-impact project at one of Australia’s leading government clients as a skilled Database Administrator (DBA). If you’re passionate about SQL Server performance, system reliability, and working on secure national systems then this is your opportunity to make a real difference in a high-performance environment.

Key activities

  • Design, install, and maintain SQL Server database environments
  • Proactively monitor and tune performance, index strategies, and query plans
  • Execute robust backup and disaster recovery strategies (e.g., Always On, Log Shipping)
  • Enforce data security, access controls, and compliance policies
  • Troubleshoot issues across complex environments and support on-call rosters
  • Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and security teams

Skills and experience

  • Proven expertise in Microsoft SQL Server (design, performance tuning, admin)
  • Proficient in SSMS, Profiler, and Database Engine Tuning Advisor
  • Experience with high availability setups and failover clusters
  • Strong understanding of T-SQL scripting and automation
  • Excellent troubleshooting and cross-functional communication skills
  • NV1 security clearance (or Baseline with ability to upgrade)
  • Microsoft SQL Server certifications (e.g., Azure DBA Associate) will be highly regarded

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Project Manager - Data Migration

  • Australia
  • Brisbane
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable
  • 6 month contract
  • $1000 – $1050 per day inc super
  • 2 days per week WFH – Brisbane CBD Location
  • Must have previous data migration experience

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the end-to-end migration of an existing Data Warehouse (DW) to a modern cloud-based environment. This is a critical initiative that involves the decommissioning of the legacy data warehouse, the migration of all data, and ensuring the new platform meets performance and security requirements.

As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for driving the project’s success by managing scope, timelines, and resources while collaborating with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, business stakeholders, and cloud specialists. This is a 6-month daily rate contract with potential extensions based on project needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of the Data Warehouse migration project, ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Develop and manage the project schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
  • Oversee the decommissioning of the existing data warehouse, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
  • Coordinate the migration of all data to the new Databricks cloud environment, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance.
  • Work closely with technical teams to ensure successful data migration, transformation, and testing.
  • Identify and mitigate risks and issues related to the migration, providing regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with business users to define requirements and ensure the new data platform meets their needs.
  • Facilitate communication across teams, ensuring clear understanding of project objectives, progress, and any roadblocks.
  • Ensure all project deliverables are met on time and within budget.
  • Post-migration, oversee the transition to operational support and ensure proper documentation is in place.

Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Project Manager, preferably with a focus on data warehouse migrations or cloud data platform projects.
  • Strong understanding of Data Warehousing concepts, data migration processes, and cloud-based data solutions, particularly Databricks.
  • Experience in managing decommissioning projects and large-scale data migrations.
  • Familiarity with cloud technologies, particularly Azure or AWS, and experience in cloud data platforms.
  • Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience working in Agile environments and utilising project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello, MS Project).

Contract Details:

  • Full-time, 6-month daily rate contract.
  • Competitive daily rate based on experience.
  • Possibility of extension based on project progress and needs.

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