Lead/Senior Data Engineer - AWS, Python & Data Pipelines - Fed Govt

• Leading Federal Government Agency

• 12 Month Contract + 6 Month Extension Option

• Rewarding Hourly Rates $ | Hybrid Working Arrangements

We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer to join a high-profile Federal Government program supporting the delivery of nationally significant earth observation and data analytics capabilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, developing and maintaining enterprise-scale data platforms, cloud infrastructure and automated data pipelines that support critical scientific and operational outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with large-scale datasets, modern cloud technologies and cutting-edge data engineering practices within a collaborative and innovative environment. You will be offered an initial 12-month contract with extension potential and receive a rewarding hourly rate.

The successful Lead Data Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Designing, developing and maintaining data pipelines, workflows and cloud-based data platforms.

• Supporting the delivery and optimisation of large-scale data processing and analytics capabilities.

• Implementing automated testing, deployment and orchestration solutions across cloud environments.

• Providing technical leadership, guidance and knowledge sharing across multidisciplinary teams.

• Embedding security, reliability and performance best practices throughout platform and solution delivery.

The successful Lead Data Engineer will have:

• Demonstrated experience working with large and complex datasets within cloud-based environments.

• Strong expertise in AWS, Python, Kubernetes and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform).

• Experience developing and supporting automated data pipelines, workflows and analytics platforms.

• Proven ability to provide technical leadership and drive engineering best practices across teams.

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing Federal Government team delivering innovative data and analytics capabilities that support nationally significant programs. The successful Lead Data Engineer will be offered a long-term contract with extension potential and rewarding hourly rates.

Please call HiTech Personnel on 02 9241 1919 or send your resume to jobs@hitechaust.com today!

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REF: AO91