Lead Data Engineer | Federal Government
About the Opportunity
- Join a dynamic, multi-disciplinary section driving critical enterprise analytics and modern data platforms within a secure Federal Government environment.
- Deliver high-impact operational analytics by designing and maintaining cutting-edge ingestion patterns, transformation solutions, and data visualisations using Azure and Databricks technologies.
What's on Offer
- Contract/Engagement: Initial 12-month contract + 1x 12-month extension option.
- Location & Flexibility: Canberra, ACT (Only)
Role & Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain automated ingestion and transformation patterns using modern cloud technologies (Azure & Databricks).
- Transform complex datasets into Parquet and Delta formats tailored for advanced analytics and AI use cases.
- Develop ETL/ELT data pipelines and create Power BI visualisations to support operational analytics and decision-making processes.
- Optimize query performance across distributed computing engines (Spark), Azure SQL, and cloud storage solutions.
- Collaborate within an Agile delivery team while providing quality reviews and constructive feedback to uplift delivery standards.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in this position, you will ideally bring:
- Technical Toolkit: Strong expertise in Azure hosted services (Data Factory, Databricks, SQL Server, Data Lake Storage, Azure ML), DevOps, Visual Studio, Power BI, and data formats like Parquet and Delta.
- Experience: 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, with proven expertise developing complex ETL/ELT processes in cloud environments and distributed computing engines (e.g., Spark).
- Core Capabilities: High productivity, ownership, and exceptional written and oral communication skills to engage and negotiate effectively with multi-disciplinary team members.
Eligibility & Clearance Requirements
- Security Clearance: Due to the nature of this environment, candidates must hold a valid Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1) security clearance.
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