• Long-term contract - 12 month contract + 12 month extension
• Exciting Lead Data Engineer opportunity within a major Federal Government organisation
• Hybrid working arrangements - ACT, NSW or QLD locations

A leading Federal Government organisation is seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer to join a high-performing analytics and data team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in designing, building and maintaining enterprise-scale data pipelines and curated datasets that enable critical analytics and data-driven decision making. The successful Lead Data Engineer will work across complex data integration, transformation and analytics initiatives while contributing to the ongoing enhancement of a modern analytics platform. The Lead Data Engineer will be offered an initial 12-month contract with a 12-month extension option, based in ACT, NSW or QLD with flexible hybrid working arrangements.

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

• Design, build and maintain scalable ETL pipelines and data integration solutions using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, PySpark and SQL.
• Develop and optimise curated datasets, data models and analytics-ready data assets to support reporting and business intelligence outcomes.
• Establish and maintain strong data quality, monitoring and validation processes, including root cause analysis and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists and business stakeholders to deliver trusted, high-quality data solutions.

To be successful, the Lead Data Engineer will demonstrate:

• Strong experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Python (PySpark), SQL and Power BI environments.
• Proven ability to design, develop and support modern data engineering platforms and large-scale data pipelines.
• Experience implementing data quality frameworks, performance optimisation and automation best practices.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

This rare and long-term (up to 2 year contract) Lead Data Engineer role offers a diverse and rewarding work environment with attractive contracting rates.  If you have the required skills DON’T DELAY, APPLY NOW. Please call Hitech at 02 9241 1919 or forward your resume to jobs@hitechaust.com, quoting ref number LH0040 today! For more opportunities go to www.hitechaust.com.