Lead/Senior Data Engineer - AWS, Python & Data Pipelines - Fed Govt

HiTech Personnel; Canberra; Ibrido; AUD 83.000 - 131.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid work arrangements

Descrizione del lavoro

HiTech Personnel is seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer to join a high-profile Federal Government program. You will design, develop and maintain enterprise-scale data platforms, cloud infrastructure and automated pipelines that enable critical scientific and operational outcomes.

The role involves working with large-scale datasets using modern cloud technologies in a collaborative environment. This is a 12-month contract with extension potential and a hybrid working arrangement.

Competenze

• Experience with large cloud-based data platforms.
• Experience building automated data pipelines and analytics platforms.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and system design communications.

Mansioni

• Design, develop and maintain data pipelines and cloud-based data platforms.
• Support delivery and optimisation of large-scale data processing and analytics capabilities.
• Implement automated testing, deployment and orchestration across cloud environments.
• Provide technical leadership and knowledge sharing across multidisciplinary teams.
• Embed security, reliability and performance best practices throughout platform delivery.

Conoscenze

AWS

Python

Kubernetes

Terraform

Strumenti

Terraform

Descrizione del lavoro

12 Month Contract + 6 Month Extension Option

Rewarding Hourly Rates $ | Hybrid Working Arrangements

We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer to join a high-profile Federal Government program supporting the delivery of nationally significant earth observation and data analytics capabilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, developing and maintaining enterprise-scale data platforms, cloud infrastructure and automated data pipelines that support critical scientific and operational outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with large‑scale datasets, modern cloud technologies and cutting‑edge data engineering practices within a collaborative and innovative environment. You will be offered an initial 12-month contract with extension potential and receive a rewarding hourly rate.

The successful Lead Data Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to:

Designing, developing and maintaining data pipelines, workflows and cloud‑based data platforms.

Supporting the delivery and optimisation of large‑scale data processing and analytics capabilities.

Implementing automated testing, deployment and orchestration solutions across cloud environments.

Providing technical leadership, guidance and knowledge sharing across multidisciplinary teams.

Embedding security, reliability and performance best practices throughout platform and solution delivery.

The successful Lead Data Engineer will have:

Demonstrated experience working with large and complex datasets within cloud‑based environments.

Strong expertise in AWS, Python, Kubernetes and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform).

Experience developing and supporting automated data pipelines, workflows and analytics platforms.

Proven ability to provide technical leadership and drive engineering best practices across teams.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high‑performing Federal Government team delivering innovative data and analytics capabilities that support nationally significant programs. The successful Lead Data Engineer will be offered a long‑term contract with extension potential and rewarding hourly rates.