Lead Azure Data Engineer

• 12 + 12 + 12-month contract with a key Commonwealth Government agency
• Canberra based role with hybrid working arrangements
• NV1 security clearance preferred
• Lead Azure and Databricks data solutions for a Commonwealth Government agency

Resolve Recruit is partnering with a leading Commonwealth Government agency to find a Lead Azure Data Engineer. Our client uses modern cloud technology, including Azure and Databricks, to prepare data that supports decision-making and operational analytics across the organisation. This is a chance to shape the design, development and testing of data movement, transformation and visualisation processes that make a real difference.

In this role, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team in an Agile environment, bringing your technical expertise, initiative and collaborative approach to every project.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain ETL and ELT data ingest and transformation solutions to meet current and emerging needs
• Create and maintain automated ingest and transformation patterns and frameworks
• Prepare data in formats such as Parquet and Delta to support advanced analytics and AI use cases
• Develop and test data visualisations in Power BI that present complex information clearly for different audiences
• Collaborate with project and multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes aligned with organisational priorities
• Support and mentor data engineers through regular quality reviews and constructive feedback

Key Experience and Skills

• Demonstrated experience developing ETL/ELT processes for complex or large-scale data movement, transformation or visualisation, particularly in cloud environments
• Experience preparing data optimised for query performance in cloud compute engines, such as Spark, graph databases or Azure SQL
• Experience with engineering, storage and analytics services in the cloud, including Azure Data Factory, SQL Server Integration Services, Databricks, SQL Server, Data Lake Storage, Azure Machine Learning and ArcGIS Enterprise
• Familiarity with DevOps and Visual Studio, and with sourcing data from systems such as Oracle, Ingres and SQL Server (knowledge of Data Lakes and Lakehouses is highly regarded)
• Relevant qualifications or training in data engineering techniques, and around five years' experience as a data engineer
• Clear communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills, with a collaborative, adaptable approach

Security Requirements

Applicants will ideally hold a minimum Negative Vetting Level 1 Security Clearance (or higher) to be considered.

How to Apply

If you're ready to bring your expertise as a Lead Azure Data Engineer to a front-line government agency supporting millions of Australians, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply by Monday, 19 October 2026. Applications received after the deadline may still be considered for future opportunities. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and encourage you to apply if you meet most of the requirements.

For further information or to discuss this opportunity, please email hello@resolve-recruit.com.au, quoting job ID: 37738.

Why Choose Resolve?

• Expert recruitment consultants committed to advancing your career.
• A transparent and fair fee structure, offering you peace of mind and trust at every step.
• Flexible contracting models to suit your specific needs.
• Complimentary payroll management and tax compliance services, supported by our expertise as a Chartered Accounting firm and Registered Tax Agents.
• Exclusive access to membership privileges at collaborative co-working spaces, fostering networking and innovation.
• A variety of pay cycle options designed for financial convenience and flexibility.
• Access to corporate benefits programs, enhancing both your professional and personal life.