Data Tech Lead

Talent; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent International is seeking an experienced Technical Data Lead / Data Engineering Lead to join a major Australian enterprise on a 6-month contract based in Brisbane. Take ownership of a significant Enterprise Data Platform transformation, consolidating multiple data sources into a centralised platform to improve data quality and real-time insights.

You’ll work closely with data architects, engineers and senior stakeholders, providing technical direction and ensuring complex data initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Data Lead or Data Engineering Lead in a large enterprise.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture, data integration and modern data platforms.
• Experience with Apache Kafka and event streaming technologies.
• Expertise in ETL/ELT, data pipelines, data modelling and data quality management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and deliver complex data initiatives.
• Experience consolidating multiple enterprise systems and operational data sources.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement to bridge technical architecture and business delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery across enterprise data integration, migration and platform modernisation initiatives.
• Guide data engineering and integration teams ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture.
• Oversee consolidation of disparate data sources into a central Enterprise Data Platform.
• Drive improvements in data pipelines, data quality and governance.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and business stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions.
• Manage technical dependencies, delivery risks and competing priorities.
• Support enhanced reporting, analytics and real-time data capabilities.

Skills

Data leadership

Data integration

Enterprise data architecture

ETL/ELT

Event streaming

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

Apache Kafka

AWS

Job description

Lead a major enterprise data transformation initiative, driving technical delivery, data integration and modernisation within a complex enterprise environment.

The Opportunity

Talent International is seeking an experienced Technical Data Lead / Data Engineering Lead to join a leading Australian enterprise on an exciting 6-month contract based in Brisbane.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a significant Enterprise Data Platform transformation, consolidating multiple operational data sources into a centralised platform to improve data quality, accessibility, real-time insights and business decision-making.

You’ll work closely with data architects, engineers and senior stakeholders, providing technical direction and ensuring complex data initiatives translate into practical, scalable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery across enterprise data integration, migration and platform modernisation initiatives.
• Guide data engineering and integration teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles.
• Oversee the consolidation of disparate data sources into a centralised Enterprise Data Platform.
• Drive improvements in data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, data quality and governance.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and business stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions.
• Manage technical dependencies, delivery risks and competing priorities.
• Support enhanced reporting, analytics and real-time data capabilities.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Technical Data Lead, Data Engineering Lead, Data Lead or Technical Lead within a large enterprise.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture, data integration and modern data platforms.
• Experience with Apache Kafka, event streaming and enterprise integration technologies.
• Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT, data pipelines, data modelling and data quality management.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and delivering complex data initiatives.
• Experience integrating multiple enterprise systems and operational data sources.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to bridge technical architecture and business delivery.

Highly Regarded

• Experience with AWS and cloud-based data platforms.
• Large-scale data migration, data warehouse modernisation or Enterprise Data Platform delivery.
• Experience consolidating legacy or fragmented data environments.
• Background in aviation, transport, logistics or other complex operational environments.
• Exposure to real-time data processing, business intelligence and operational analytics.

Why Apply?

• Competitive daily rate: $975-$1,050 per day including superannuation.
• 6-month contract with a leading Australian enterprise.
• Opportunity to lead a high-impact data transformation initiative.
• Work alongside experienced architects, engineers and senior business stakeholders.
• Play a key role in shaping enterprise data capabilities and improving operational decision-making.