Job title: Data Engineer
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: negotiable
Job published: 17/02/2026

Job Description

Job Title: Data Engineer

Security Clearance: Baseline

Duration: Initial 12 months

Industry: Information Technology

Functional Expertise: Data Engineering

Sub-functional Expertise: Azure Data & Reporting

Location of work: Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

Working arrangements: Hybrid

Closing date: 9 AM Friday 20 February 2026

Description:

Our client is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join their AI & Data team. In this role, you will design, develop and maintain data solutions to support data generation, collection and processing activities.

You will play a key role in building and optimising data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and implementing ETL processes to migrate and deploy data across systems. As a subject matter expert, you will collaborate with multiple teams, contribute to key technical decisions, and provide solutions to complex data challenges across the broader team environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop and maintain scalable data solutions
  • Create and manage data pipelines to support data integration and processing
  • Implement ETL processes to migrate and deploy data across systems
  • Ensure data quality through regular assessments and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Monitor and optimise data pipelines for performance and reliability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement data-driven strategies
  • Contribute to technical and architectural decisions impacting multiple teams
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in data engineering

Requirements:

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Azure SQL Database
  • Advanced proficiency in data migrations
  • Advanced proficiency in data access methodologies
  • Advanced proficiency in data engineering practices
  • Advanced proficiency in building and managing data pipelines
  • Advanced proficiency in data processing
  • Experience as an Azure Data / Reporting Engineer
  • Ability to design and deliver end-to-end data solutions

Key Capabilities:

  • Ability to act as a subject matter expert within a data engineering environment
  • Strong collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams
  • Capability to manage team responsibilities and contribute to team decision-making
  • Ability to provide solutions to complex technical problems
  • Strong communication skills to engage with multiple stakeholders

How to apply:

Please submit your application including your resume and a completed application form addressing the essential and desirable criteria. Ensure your application highlights your experience and any relevant certifications.

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