Senior Python Data Scraping Engineer (Freelance)

Mindrift; Cairns Regional; Remote; AUD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first organisation

Learning budget

Performance bonuses

Wellbeing support

Job summary

You will work with Azure and AWS environments, optimise Spark jobs, implement CI/CD, and ensure data governance, security, and production stability while collaborating with software engineers.

This remote-first role requires strong Python, PySpark, Databricks expertise and ability to travel to client sites across Australia.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Databricks and Azure services
• Experience with AWS services (S3, Lambda, RDS, Glue, IAM)
• Advanced Python, SQL, PySpark for large-scale processing
• Databricks cluster management for big data workloads
• Production-ready data pipelines in SaaS environments
• Cloud-native data architecture and lakehouse patterns
• API integrations and secure data exchange
• Healthcare or regulated data exposure
• Data modelling, metadata management, governance
• Automated testing frameworks for data pipelines
• DevOps with Git workflows and CI/CD
• Degree

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain reusable in-house PySpark frameworks
• Architect and implement scalable ETL/ELT pipelines across Azure and AWS
• Build distributed data processing solutions using Python and PySpark on Databricks
• Develop batch and near real-time ingestion pipelines integrating third-party systems
• Design secure data integration patterns (REST APIs, SFTP, event-driven ingestion)
• Collaborate with Software Engineers to embed data services into SaaS architecture
• Contribute to backend design discussions for data layer scalability
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and testing of data workloads
• Apply IaC and environment management across Azure and AWS
• Optimise Spark jobs, cluster configurations, and storage strategies
• Design robust data models and SaaS-oriented schemas
• Implement data validation, monitoring, and alerting for pipeline reliability
• Provide technical mentorship and enforce engineering standards across analytics team

Skills

Python

PySpark

SQL

Azure

AWS

DevOps

REST APIs

Data architecture

CI/CD

Healthcare data

Degree

Education

Degree

Tools

Databricks

Azure DevOps

Git

Azure Data Factory

Azure SQL

S3

REST APIs

Job description

Senior Python Data Scraping Engineer Freelance

Halo Labs is a future focused, end-to-end data solutions firm – transforming tomorrow, today. Our intelligent and secure technology systems and data driven solutions drive meaningful outcomes and unlock lasting value.

Why work at Halo Labs?

Leading Innovation: We don’t just solve problems; we illuminate a never-ending stream of innovation.

Exceptional Perks: Enjoy outstanding perks like a dedicated learning budget, performance bonuses, and comprehensive wellbeing support.

Remote-First Organisation: Experience the perks of remote work while having the flexibility to travel to client locations throughout Australia.

Inclusive and Engaging: Celebrate diversity in a welcoming space that thrives on new ideas and open conversations, all in a respectful environment.

Inspiring Origins: With a compelling founder story, we are a customer-focused, culture-first organisation.

About the role

• Design, develop, and maintain reusable in-house PySpark frameworks to enforce standardised data engineering patterns across the SaaS platform
• Architect and implement scalable, production-grade ETL/ELT pipelines across Azure and AWS environments
• Build distributed data processing solutions using Python and PySpark on Databricks
• Develop batch and near real-time ingestion pipelines integrating third-party clinical systems, healthcare APIs, and external enterprise platforms
• Design secure data integration patterns (REST APIs, SFTP, event-driven ingestion, webhooks) ensuring compliance and data integrity
• Work closely with Software Engineers to embed data services directly into the SaaS product architecture
• Contribute to backend system design discussions to ensure data layer scalability, observability, and performance
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Git, and Azure Pipelines for automated deployment and testing of data workloads
• Apply infrastructure-as-code and environment management best practices across Azure and AWS
• Optimise Spark jobs, cluster configurations, and storage strategies for performance and cost efficiency
• Design and maintain robust data models, including dimensional models and SaaS-oriented data schemas
• Implement data validation, monitoring, and alerting to ensure pipeline reliability and production stability
• Provide technical mentorship and enforce engineering standards across the analytics and data engineering team

About you

• Strong hands‑on experience with Azure services including Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Azure Storage, and Azure DevOps
• Practical experience with AWS services relevant to modern data platforms (S3, Lambda, RDS, Glue, IAM, etc.)
• Advanced proficiency in Python, SQL, and PySpark for large-scale distributed data processing
• Deep experience configuring and managing Databricks clusters for scalable big data workloads
• Experience building production‑ready data pipelines in a SaaS or product‑led engineering environment
• Strong understanding of cloud‑native data architecture, including data lakes, lakehouse architecture, and modular pipeline design
• Experience integrating with third‑party systems via APIs and secure data exchange mechanisms
• Exposure to healthcare or regulated data environments, including handling sensitive data securely
• Strong knowledge of data modelling, metadata management, and data governance principles
• Experience implementing automated testing frameworks for data pipelines
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices including Git workflows, branching strategies, and CI/CD automation
• Degree