Data Engineering Jobs in Australia
There are 1,697 open Data Engineering jobs in Australia on freehire right now. 606 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are data-pipelines, cloud and analytics.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD | year | A$131,693 | A$150,000 | A$170,000 | 49 |
| AUD | day | A$856 | A$1,000 | A$1,070 | 16 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- data-pipelines 46%
- cloud 45%
- analytics 44%
- sql 42%
- data-engineering 41%
- python 34%
- azure 31%
- data-quality 29%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 263 · 15%
- Onsite 31 · 2%
- Remote 19 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 14% of the 93 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 561
- Lead 231
- Principal 39
- Staff 35
- Middle 27
- C-level 13
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 185
- 501-1000 employees 97
- 51-200 employees 35
- 11-50 employees 16
- 201-500 employees 5
- 1-10 employees 3
Data Engineer: Microsoft Fabric & Power BI Specialist
Designs and maintains data pipelines on Microsoft Fabric for Power BI reporting, ensuring high-quality, governed data for analytics. Works with analysts to enhance data capabilities in a collaborative team environment.
Senior Data Engineer
The Senior Data Engineer will build and maintain robust data infrastructure for a federal government client using Azure data services. The role involves developing ETL pipelines, designing data models, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.
Data Engineer (HCM)
The Data Engineer will design and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure for the LANDCROS Connect Insight platform. The role involves working with big time-series data using technologies like Snowflake, Python, and cloud-based data processing frameworks.
Data Engineer
The Data Engineer will design, build, and maintain scalable enterprise data platforms and pipelines within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions while ensuring governance, security, and operational excellence.
Senior Data Engineer
This role is for a hands-on Senior Data Engineer and leader at a boutique consulting firm, focusing on Microsoft Fabric and AI infrastructure projects. The position involves architectural strategy, team mentoring, and direct client consulting while maintaining a strong focus on coding and metadata-driven architecture.
Graduate Data Engineer – Snowflake & AWS Cloud Platform
Build and maintain a data platform using Snowflake and AWS, focusing on data ingestion, cloud infrastructure, and modeling while collaborating with data teams.
Fabric Data Engineer — Azure & Power BI Specialist
Data engineer building and optimising data pipelines, reports, and governance on Microsoft Fabric and Power BI within Azure as part of a Unified Data Platform Program.
Fabric Data Engineer | NSW
Microsoft Fabric data engineer responsible for platform administration, reporting/analytics support, and Power BI workspace migration within a Unified Data Platform Program using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Azure.
Geospatial Data Engineer — Hybrid Canberra
Geospatial data engineer building and modernizing spatial data pipelines and delivering government spatial solutions, engaging stakeholders to translate requirements into usable spatial assets.
Graduate Data Engineer
Build and evolve Chrysos’ data platform using Snowflake and AWS, focusing on ingestion pipelines, warehouse design, and supporting scientists and analysts with clean, reliable data.
Canberra Geospatial Data Engineer & Analytics
Geospatial Data Specialist designing and maintaining geospatial data pipelines, databases, and integration solutions to support mapping services and spatial analytics for a federal government client in Canberra.
Lead Data Engineer x 2
Sydney | Melbourne - Hybrid Australian Citizens only $1000-$1100 per day - Contract role - 12-24 months Lead Data Engineer - Microsoft Azure Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane - Hybrid Australian Citizens only Contract role…
Staff Data Engineer
Staff Data Engineer at Commonwealth Bank building state-of-the-art data solutions using AWS Cloud, Gen AI, Data Lake, and Data Mesh technologies to power experiences for millions of customers.
Senior Data Engineer - Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure
The Senior Data Engineer will develop and evolve an enterprise data and analytics platform for a global investment management firm using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and Azure technologies.
Backend PHP Engineer - APIs & Data Platform
Backend/Full Stack PHP Engineer building a scalable API and data platform for a global SaaS product, working with PostgreSQL/MySQL, AWS, Docker, and modern JS/TS stacks.
Data Engineering Lead
Leads data engineering, architecture, analytics, and governance for Barwon Water’s digital transformation, designing scalable, secure data platforms and AI-ready foundations while mentoring teams.