Data Engineer

Hays · Sunshine Coast QLD · Contract
Posted 2d ago

Data Engineer

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~$80k - $120k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Join a Business Intelligence and data team as a mid-level Data Engineer.
  • Develop and maintain data solutions in an Azure-based environment.
  • Work collaboratively while independently delivering assigned tasks.

Grow your Azure data engineering experience in a flexible, hands-on contract role.

Your new company
Our client is seeking to engage a mid-level Data Engineer to join its Business Intelligence and data team on a short-term contract. With an established enterprise data warehouse environment already in place, the team is looking for an additional Data Engineer to support delivery through to the end of the year.This is a hands-on development role suited to someone with around 23 years of data engineering experience who is comfortable working within an established team, taking direction from a Senior Data Engineer and owning allocated technical tasks through to completion.The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with the flexibility to work from their Sippy Downs or Petrie offices 2 to 3 days per week.
Your new role
Working closely with the Senior Data Engineer and wider BI team, youll help develop and maintain data solutions across an Azure-based environment.Your responsibilities will include:

  • Developing SQL stored procedures, tables, views and data transformations
  • Building and maintaining ETL/ELT processes across multiple source systems
  • Developing scalable data pipelines using Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Data Factory
  • Applying Kimball dimensional modelling and medallion architecture principles
  • Supporting the ongoing development of an established enterprise data warehouse
  • Preparing and executing unit, integration and data reconciliation testing
  • Using Python for data engineering, transformation and automation activities
  • Troubleshooting and optimising pipelines and data integration processes
  • Maintaining clear technical documentation covering transformations, business rules, testing and handover
  • Working collaboratively with the broader team while independently delivering assigned development tasks

What you'll need to succeed
Were looking for someone who has approximately 23 years of hands-on data engineering experience and is comfortable getting into the technical detail.Youll ideally bring:

  • Hands-on experience with Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Experience developing pipelines using Azure Data Factory
  • Strong SQL skills, including stored procedures, complex queries, views and data transformations
  • Practical Python experience in a data engineering environment
  • Experience with ETL/ELT and data integration
  • Knowledge of Kimball dimensional modelling
  • Understanding of medallion architecture
  • Experience working with enterprise data warehouses
  • Exposure to data warehouse testing, including unit, integration and data validation testing
  • Good communication and collaboration skills
  • The ability to take direction and independently deliver allocated technical work
  • Experience with Azure Databricks would be beneficial but isnt essential.
  • Experience with higher education data, student datasets or student lifecycle reporting would also be advantageous.

What you'll get in return
This is a great short-term opportunity for a developing Data Engineer to gain further experience in an established enterprise data environment without needing to step into a senior or lead-level position.Youll get:

  • Exposure to an established enterprise data warehouse
  • A collaborative BI and data team environment
  • A short-term engagement through to the end of 2026

What you need to do now
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Skills

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Azure data factoryAzure synapse analyticsCollaborativeData warehouse testingEltEtlExcellent communication skillsIndependently deliverKimball dimensional modellingMedallion architecturePythonSql

Licenses & certifications

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Azure data engineer certificationData engineering certification

Perks & benefits

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Collaborative bi and data team environmentExposure to an established enterprise data warehouseShort-term engagement through to the end of 2026