Senior Data Integration Engineer

Client 1; Canberra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Data Integration Engineer (NV1 Clearance) in Canberra, ACT, full-time role for a defence-focused technology organisation. You will bridge operational systems, data platforms and end users to deliver data-driven outcomes across diverse projects.

Work with Defence stakeholders, software engineers and project teams to integrate data, automate workflows, and deliver analytics capabilities using AWS, Azure, NiFi, and Node-RED.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science or a related discipline.
• Experience working in Defence or with government data is a plus.
• Current NV1 Security Clearance or ability to obtain NV1 clearance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage data integration solutions across multiple systems.
• Build and maintain data pipelines, workflows and automated processes.
• Integrate data from operational, analytical and business systems.
• Transform and structure data for reporting, dashboards and analytics.
• Develop integrations using APIs and industry-standard data formats.
• Configure and connect software platforms to exchange information effectively.
• Integrate AI and machine learning services into data workflows.
• Support Defence customers by translating operational needs into technical solutions.
• Collaborate with development teams to deliver new capabilities and product improvements.
• Mentor engineers and contribute technical leadership across projects.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

Data Engineering

Data Integration

Systems Integration

Analytics Engineering

Technical Consulting

Information Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Data Science

Tools

Apache NiFi

Node-RED

AWS

Microsoft Azure

APIs & Web Services

JSON

XML

AI & ML Services

Data Analytics & Visualization Platforms

Job description

Senior Data Integration Engineer (NV1 Clearance)

Canberra, ACT | Full Time

Join a global Defence technology organisation delivering mission-critical solutions that help military and government organisations make better decisions through data.

We're looking for a Senior Data Integration Engineer to help transform complex operational data into actionable insights. You'll work directly with Defence customers, integrate multiple systems and technologies, and play a key role in delivering data-driven outcomes across a diverse portfolio of projects.

Why Join Us?

• Work on meaningful Defence and national security projects
• Collaborate with local and international engineering teams
• Engage directly with customers and influence technical outcomes
• Work with cloud, integration, analytics and AI technologies
• Contribute to innovative Defence software solutions
• Join a company that values its people and supports professional growth
• Canberra-based permanent opportunity

About the Role

As a Senior Data Integration Engineer, you'll bridge the gap between operational systems, data platforms and end users. You'll design and deliver integration solutions that ensure critical information is accurate, accessible and useful for decision-making.

You will work closely with Defence stakeholders, software engineers and project teams to integrate data across multiple systems, automate workflows and deliver analytics capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage data integration solutions across multiple systems
• Build and maintain data pipelines, workflows and automated processes
• Integrate data from operational, analytical and business systems
• Transform and structure data for reporting, dashboards and analytics
• Develop integrations using APIs and industry-standard data formats
• Configure and connect software platforms to exchange information effectively
• Integrate AI and machine learning services into data workflows
• Support Defence customers by translating operational needs into technical solutions
• Collaborate with development teams to deliver new capabilities and product improvements
• Mentor engineers and contribute technical leadership across projects
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices

Technologies You'll Work With

• Apache NiFi
• Node-RED
• AWS
• Microsoft Azure
• APIs and Web Services
• JSON
• XML
• AI and Machine Learning Services
• Data Analytics and Visualisation Platforms

About You

You'll likely come from a background in:

• Data Engineering
• Data Integration
• Systems Integration
• Analytics Engineering
• Technical Consulting
• Information Systems Engineering

You will also bring:

• Experience integrating data across multiple systems and platforms
• Strong knowledge of APIs, data flows and integration patterns
• Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure
• Understanding of data transformation, analytics and reporting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to operate independently while contributing to broader project objectives
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to team members

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science or a related discipline
• Australian Citizenship
• Current NV1 Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain an NV1 clearance