Data Engineer (Microsoft Fabric and Azure)

Select Aust Sydney; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 155,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Udemy license

Exclusive discounts

Discounts on private health funds

3 payruns a week

Job summary

Randstad is recruiting a Data Engineer for a Brisbane-based contract role with hybrid work flexibility. The position focuses on designing and maintaining data pipelines and architectures using Microsoft Fabric and Azure, including Fabric Lakehouses and Delta Lakes.

You will optimise SQL-based processes, ensure data quality, and support analytics initiatives. The role requires 3+ years in data engineering, strong Azure Synapse and SQL skills, and familiarity with hybrid cloud data environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of data engineering experience with Azure Synapse, data pipelines, data lake architectures, and SQL-based tools (SSIS, SSRS).
• Advanced SQL development skills for database management, performance optimisation, and data integration.
• Hands-on experience in hybrid cloud environments and data quality governance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain data pipelines and architectures using Microsoft Fabric and Azure tools in hybrid cloud environments.
• Manage data ingestion, transformation, and storage processes within Fabric Lakehouses and Delta Lakes using PySpark and PySQL.
• Apply data quality management techniques to prepare and normalise large datasets for analytics and reporting.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across data pipelines to guarantee high availability and performance.

Skills

Data pipelines

SQL development

Hybrid cloud

PySpark

Tools

Azure Synapse

SSIS

SSRS

PySQL

Job description

Data Engineer (Microsoft Fabric and Azure)

Job Type: Contract position | Full time position

Job Description

Randstad is currently working with a Queensland Government Department to find a Data Engineer on an initial contract until June 2027. This role is based in Brisbane CBD with WFH flexibility. Role: Data Engineer Client: Queensland Government Department Pay rate: $971.60 a day + super ($1,088.20 a day including super) Location: Brisbane CBD with WFH flexibility

What You Will

Do: Design, implement, and maintain data pipelines and architectures using Microsoft Fabric and Azure tools in hybrid cloud environments. Manage data ingestion, transformation, and storage processes within Fabric Lakehouses and Delta Lakes utilising PySpark, PySQL, and delta formats.

Utilise advanced SQL development techniques for database management, query optimisation, performance tuning, and systems integration. Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across data pipelines to guarantee high availability, performance, and reliability. Apply data quality management techniques to prepare and normalise large datasets, ensuring data integrity while supporting advanced analytics and reporting objectives.

What You Need to Apply for

This Role: 3+ years of data engineering experience with strong expertise in Azure Synapse, data pipelines, data lake architectures, and SQL-based tools (SSIS, SSRS). Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and manage scalable data solutions and transformation processes in hybrid cloud environments.

Advanced SQL development skills with practical experience in database management, performance optimisation, and data integration. Hands-on experience preparing and normalising large datasets to support reporting, advanced analytics, and data models. Strong background in data quality management and pipeline governance, with relevant Microsoft Azure certifications viewed favourably.

You must be a Brisbane based candidate with working rights to be considered.

Benefits

• Access to a Udemy license for ongoing learning and continuous professional development
• Access to exclusive discounts across various platforms
• Discounts on private health funds
• 3 payruns a week.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.