Senior Azure Data Engineer

Salary: $110 - $130 per hour including super

• 7 + 12 month contract
• NV1 Security Clearance required - APS6 equivalent
• Canberra, ACT - Some Work from Home considered
• Azure Data Factory | T-SQL | Azure DevOps | ETL/ELT Pipelines | Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2)

Our client, an independent Federal agency in charge of organising, conducting and supervising Australian elections, are seeking the experience of a Senior Azure Data Engineer.

Duties of the Senior Azure Data Engineer

• Design and build ETL/ELT pipelines in Azure Data Factory;
• Write and optimize complex T-SQL (stored procedures, functions, views);
• Manage source control with Git (branching strategy, pull requests) and maintain Azure DevOps pipelines;
• Work across Azure services: Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2), Blob Storage, Azure SQL, Synapse, Key Vault, Azure Functions, and Logic Apps;
• Monitor pipeline runs, set up alerts (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics), troubleshoot failures, and analyse logs, metrics, and monitoring dashboards to detect anomalies and failures early;
• Participate in on-call support rotations and respond to high-priority incidents as needed.

Skills and Experience Required

• Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and orchestrating scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory;
• Advanced ability to write, optimize, and troubleshoot complex T-SQL (stored procedures, functions, views);
• Practical experience ingesting and exchanging data via REST/SOAP APIs, handling authentication (OAuth2, tokens, managed identities);
• Solid understanding of the wider Azure ecosystem (ADLS Gen2, Azure SQL, Key Vault, Azure Functions, Synapse).

Desirable Criteria

• Background in building and managing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, enabling streamlined deployment and operational efficiency;
• Prior experience in federal government data domains;
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering).

How to Apply

For a copy of the full job description, including the application instructions please get in touch with Jess P at the Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button. Alternatively, you can reach Jess P on (02) 6299 1006 to discuss further.

Please note, applications close on Tuesday, 03 November 2026 - 11:00am, Canberra time

Recruitment Hive welcome late applications to be considered for future opportunities

Job ID JP 680537 | LH-08261

We Value Diversity

The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.