Data Integration Engineer

Leidos; City of Knox; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Australia is seeking a Data Integration Engineer to design and deliver scalable data integration solutions that connect systems, platforms, and business functions. You will partner with architects, engineers and analysts to ensure data is accessible, reliable and fit for decision making.

You will design and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines across enterprise apps, cloud platforms and data warehouses, build reusable frameworks, and support data migrations.

Qualifications

• Experience in ETL/ELT development and data engineering.
• Strong SQL skills with data warehouses or lakes.
• Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Knowledge of data transformation, mapping, validation, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines across systems and cloud platforms.
• Develop reusable integration frameworks and monitoring for data quality.
• Support data migrations, platform upgrades and secure data management.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into practical outcomes.

Skills

ETL/ELT

SQL

Data quality

Data governance

CI/CD

Python

PySpark

Java

Data transformation

Troubleshooting

Cloud platforms

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Synapse

AWS Glue

Informatica

Snowflake

SSIS

Talend

Redshift

BigQuery

Python

SQL

Job description

About Leidos Australia

At Leidos Australia, our work goes beyond a job title. We design, build, operate and support the systems, services and capabilities that help protect and advance the Australian way of life.

Backed by a global organisation of more than 40,000 people, our Australian team of around 2,000 has partnered with government, defence and national security customers for more than 30 years. We deliver mission-critical solutions where reliability, trust and purpose matter.

Benefits

Leidos is a destination for people who want their work to have purpose, their contribution to be recognised, and their career to grow without needing to fit a single mould. Meaningful work is supported by benefits, flexibility and career pathways that help you grow while balancing life outside work. This includes:

• Flex Your Way – Tailor work to your life with options including Life Days (up to 12 extra days off per year), part-time arrangements, job sharing, and compressed hours.
• Wellbeing That Matters – Free access to Headspace and MeQuilibrium, plus dedicated wellness spaces to support your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
• Learn Without Limits – Access over 120,000 on-demand courses, alongside technical, project management, leadership, and professional development opportunities.
• Work That Makes an Impact – Contribute to nationally significant projects that matter, solve complex challenges, and accelerate your career through unique growth opportunities.
• Build Your Future – Whether you're deepening technical expertise or preparing for leadership, we'll invest in your development every step of the way.
• And Much More – These are just a few of the ways we invest in our people and help them thrive.

About The Team

You’ll join a team where people work with integrity, inclusion, innovation, agility, collaboration and commitment. In practice, that means sharing ownership, solving complex problems together and staying connected to the customer context, the purpose behind the work and how each role contributes to meaningful outcomes.

The Civil Digital Modernisation business delivers IT services to Australian Federal and State Government departments and agencies to accelerate digital modernisation and ensure secure, resilient, and adaptive environments that meet evolving regulatory, compliance, and business needs. Our approach integrates advancing data, AI, cloud, and automation delivering agility, security, efficiency, and innovation at scale.

The Opportunity

As a Data Integration Engineer, you will play a key role in enabling trusted, high-quality data across the organisation by designing and delivering scalable integration solutions that connect systems, platforms, and business functions. Working closely with architects, engineers, analysts, and stakeholders, you will help ensure data is accessible, reliable, and fit for decision making.

• Design, build, and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines that integrate data across enterprise applications, databases, cloud platforms, data warehouses, and analytics environments.
• Develop reusable integration frameworks, transformation logic, validation processes, and monitoring capabilities that improve data quality, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Support the delivery of new business initiatives, system implementations, data migrations, and platform upgrades by providing secure and scalable integration solutions.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to translate requirements into practical outcomes, while contributing to testing, automation, CI/CD practices, and continuous improvement of the data platform.

About You

You are a data integration professional who enjoys solving complex data challenges and delivering reliable solutions that help organisations make better decisions. You bring a practical approach to integration design, a focus on data quality, and the ability to work collaboratively across technical and business teams.

Essential

• Experience in data integration, ETL/ELT development, data engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience working with SQL and relational databases, data warehouses, and/or data lake environments.
• Experience using integration and data platform technologies such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, AWS Glue, Informatica, Snowflake, SSIS, Talend, Redshift, BigQuery, or similar platforms.
• Capability in developing integrations across APIs, web services, cloud platforms, databases, and common data formats including JSON, XML, CSV, Parquet, and Avro.
• Knowledge of data transformation, mapping, validation, reconciliation, metadata, lineage, governance, and data quality practices.
• Experience with cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Experience using programming or scripting languages such as Python, SQL, PySpark, Java, or similar technologies.
• Understanding of source control, CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and secure data management principles including access controls, encryption, and privacy requirements.
• Well-developed analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders and translate business requirements to practical technical outcomes.

Advantageous

• Experience with Apache Spark, dbt, Kafka, or other modern data transformation and event-streaming technologies.
• Knowledge of real-time and event-driven integration patterns.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code, cloud automation, and platform engineering practices.
• Exposure to analytics and visualisation platforms such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Experience working within Agile, DevOps, or ITIL delivery environments.
• A degree, diploma, or equivalent practical experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant certifications in cloud technologies, data engineering, database platforms, or integration technologies.

This role requires the successful applicant to hold a NV-1 Security Clearance.

What To Expect When You Apply

Our hiring process is designed to be straightforward, respectful and easy to navigate. If your skills, experience and qualifications look aligned with the role, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to discuss the next stage. You can expect:

• An initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition team
• An interview with the hiring manager or interview panel
• Any role-specific assessment, technical discussion or customer step required for the position

We’ll let you know what to expect before each stage, including who you’ll meet and how to prepare. If you need any adjustments or support during the process, please let us know.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay And Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression