Lead Data Engineer

Talent; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent seeks a Lead Data Engineer for a 12-month contract on a federal government project in Australia. You will lead data warehouse design, development, and optimization across MS SQL, Teradata, Snowflake, Redshift and Databricks, with AWS exposure.

You will mentor data teams, collaborate with stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions, and demonstrate strong SQL proficiency plus programming skills (Python/SAS/R/Java). Australian citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in a data engineering or similar role.
• Experience designing and implementing data warehouse solutions.
• Ability to lead technical teams and mentor data engineers.
• Strong collaboration with stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions.
• Working knowledge of cloud data platforms (AWS) and modern data tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and optimization of data warehouse platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to data teams.
• Drive data integration projects and ensure system performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop scalable data solutions.

Skills

Programming

Data engineering

Mentoring

Stakeholder mgmt

Tools

MS SQL

Teradata

Snowflake

Redshift

Databricks

AWS

Python

SAS

R

Java

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Data Engineer to join a prestigious federal government client on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced data professionals to lead innovative data solutions and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

• Contract Duration: 12 months, with a potential extension of an additional 12 months
• Work Week: 37.5 hours

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of data warehouse platforms
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to data teams
• Drive data integration projects and ensure system performance
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop scalable data solutions
• MS SQL / Teradata /Snowflake / Redshift / Databricks - Demonstrated competency in developing, auditing and reviewing code in 2 out of the 5 Data Warehouses listed.
• High level of competency in Programming, including knowledge of supplementary programming languages such as Python, SAS, R or Java.
• Strong expertise with SQL, including experience with reverse-engineering end user SQL code.
• Ability to read and interpret data models and specifications.
• Ability to understand DevOps process and can use DevOps tools in accordance with the process.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of version controls and its appropriate uses.
• Minimum of 4 years in a similar role.
• Exposure to AWS Cloud, AWS S3, AWS Glue or similar tools within the cloud environment.
• Competency with required systems, software and programs, including SAS and Excel.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
• Certifications in cloud platforms, data management, or related areas are advantageous

Additional Information

This role is for a federal government client; therefore, you must be an Australian Citizen to be consider. Baseline Clearance will be a bonus. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly