Data Engineer - L6 – EL1

Australian Secret Intelligence Service; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Secret Intelligence Service is seeking motivated and experienced Data Engineers to join our team in Canberra and tackle data challenges that directly support our operations.

Ideal candidates have several years in data engineering, data integration, and data management, with Python, NiFi and Java. You will design, build, secure and operate data pipelines and real-time processing systems, helping shape the next generation of scalable and secure data platforms within ASIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills; familiarity with Python, Java, or similar languages.
• Strong interest or experience in data management, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and data pipelines.
• Knowledge of database management systems (relational, and non-relational) and bulk data concepts.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and willingness to learn from experienced professionals.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development and maintenance of our data ingest pipelines.
• Troubleshoot issues related to data ingestion, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions promptly.
• Support the design, development, delivery and maintenance of large-scale secure data systems.
• Collaborate closely with data colleagues, analysts and mission areas to understand data requirements and support data delivery initiatives.
• Contribute to communicating and documenting data workflows, processes, and solutions for knowledge sharing.

Skills

Data engineering

Data integration

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Python

NiFi

Java

Job description

We are looking for motivated and experienced Data Engineers to join our team and tackle unique data challenges that directly impact our business operations.

This role is perfect for candidates with several years’ experience in data engineering, data integration, and data management. Using tools like Python, NiFi and Java, you will be responsible for designing, building, operationalising and securing data pipelines, stores and real-time processing systems. You will leverage your experience to help inform the design of our next generation of scalable, secure, reliable and performant data systems.

ASIS operates in an uncompromisingly unique environment. No two days, or datasets, will be the same as you maximise the use of ASIS’s operational data holdings—a challenge that sets us apart from the ordinary.

Data Engineer L6 – EL1

We are looking for motivated and experienced Data Engineers to join our team and tackle unique data challenges that directly impact our business operations.

This role is perfect for candidates with several years’ experience in data engineering, data integration, and data management. Using tools like Python, NiFi and Java, you will be responsible for designing, building, operationalising and securing data pipelines, stores and real-time processing systems. You will leverage your experience to help inform the design of our next generation of scalable, secure, reliable and performant data systems.

ASIS operates in an uncompromisingly unique environment. No two days, or datasets, will be the same as you maximise the use of ASIS’s operational data holdings—a challenge that sets us apart from the ordinary.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Support the design, development and maintenance of our data ingest pipelines.
• Troubleshoot issues related to data ingestion, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions promptly.
• Support the design, development, delivery and maintenance of large-scale secure data systems.
• Collaborate closely with data colleagues, analysts and mission areas to understand data requirements and support data delivery initiatives.
• Contribute to communicating and documenting data workflows, processes, and solutions for knowledge sharing.

Education, Qualification and Experience Requirements

The following education, qualifications and/or experience will be highly regarded:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills. Familiarity with Python, Java, or similar languages is a plus.
• Strong interest or experience in data management, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and data pipelines.
• Have a knowledge of database management systems (relational, and non-relational) and bulk data concepts.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and willingness to learn from experienced professionals.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.