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Senior Data Engineer - AWS, Python, SQL, ETL - Fed Govt!
Reference #: JF/JB0814
Title: Senior Data Engineer - AWS, Python, SQL, ETL - Fed Govt!
Category: ICT
Location: NSW
Work Type: Contract
Remuneration: $Neg
Term: 12 months+ ext
Description:
  • Work on cutting-edge Data Science, AI and Machine Learning initiatives!

  • 12-month contract with the view to be extended!

  • VIC & NSW locations with hybrid working arrangements!

A high-profile Federal Government Department is seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to design, develop and maintain scalable cloud-based data solutions supporting major Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and advanced analytics initiatives. You will work across AWS, Python, SQL, ETL/ELT pipelines and modern DevOps technologies, delivering secure, reliable and reusable data products. The successful Senior Data Engineer will be offered an initial 12-month contract with the view to be extended, based in VIC or NSW, with hybrid working arrangements.

The successful Senior Data Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to:

  • Design, develop and maintain scalable AWS data pipelines supporting analytics, AI and Machine Learning solutions.

  • Build reusable ETL/ELT processes, curated datasets and data products from structured and unstructured sources.

  • Implement data quality controls, automated testing, metadata, lineage and monitoring to ensure reliable data delivery.

  • Collaborate with Data Scientists, ML Engineers and technical teams to deliver production-ready data solutions using CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code.

The successful Senior Data Engineer will have experience in the following:

  • AWS data engineering services, including S3, Glue, Lambda, Athena, EMR, Kinesis and Step Functions.

  • Python programming and advanced SQL, including query optimisation, data modelling and performance tuning.

  • ETL/ELT pipelines, data orchestration, data quality testing, metadata and lineage.

  • DevOps and cloud engineering, including Git, CI/CD, Terraform, Docker, ECS or EKS.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to contribute to innovative AI and data science initiatives, build modern cloud-based data platforms and deliver high-impact digital solutions while securing a long-term Federal Government contract. If you have the required skills and experience, APPLY NOW. Please call HiTech on 02 9241 1919 or forward your application to jobs@hitechaust.com, quoting reference number JB0814. For more opportunities, visit www.hitechaust.com.

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