Senior Data Engineer

• Contract until end of April 2027 - Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD Location - Hybrid Working Arrangement
• Databricks, Python, SQL and Azure

We are seeking a Data Engineer - Databricks to join a major data platform migration program. You will play a hands-on role in transitioning an existing SQL Server data warehouse and associated pipelines to a modern Databricks and Azure environment.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the migration of an existing SQL Server data warehouse and ETL environment into Databricks and Azure.

• Translate existing SQL warehouse structures, queries, stored procedures and ETL logic into scalable Databricks solutions.
• Build and develop Databricks notebooks, data pipelines and workflows using SQL and Python.
• Analyse existing SQL data and processes, identify migration requirements
• Support data validation, testing, optimisation and troubleshooting throughout the migration

Key Skills and Experience

• 10+ years of hands-on experience as a Data Engineer.
• Strong hands-on experience with Databricks, including data engineering, notebooks, workflows and pipelines.
• Advanced SQL skills, with proven experience working with data warehouses
• Strong Python development skills, particularly for building data pipelines
• Proven experience migrating SQL Server data warehouses, ETL processes or data platforms to Databricks or similar modern data platforms.

What's in it for you:

• Contract until end of April 2027
• Government Agency
• Melbourne CBD/ Hybrid Working Arrangement

Apply now to secure an interview or contact Donal McCann on donal.mccann@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.