Technical Data Lead: Enterprise Data Platform Transformation

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

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