? We're Hiring: Data Lead Engineer

? Location: Melbourne

? Experience: 8+ years in Data Engineering | 2–4 years in Leadership

? ? Employment Type: Contract /

We are looking for an experienced Data Lead to take ownership of end-to-end data platform delivery and lead the design, development, governance, and optimisation of enterprise-scale data solutions across the Azure and Microsoft Fabric ecosystem .

This is a hands-on technical leadership role for someone who can combine strong data engineering expertise with architecture, delivery leadership, stakeholder management, and team mentoring.

? Key Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end delivery of scalable Azure data platforms , covering design, development, implementation, and optimisation.
- Architect and govern data pipelines, data models, and enterprise data platforms using Azure services.
- Provide technical leadership to Data Engineers, including code reviews, technical guidance, and engineering best practices.
- Design and develop APIs, Azure Functions, and Python-based solutions aligned with business requirements.
- Oversee cloud infrastructure and ensure optimal performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency .
- Define and implement data governance, data quality, security, and compliance standards .
- Establish and drive CI/CD, DevOps, and Agile delivery practices across the data platform.
- Partner with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions, technical roadmaps, and delivery plans.
- Mentor Data Engineers and build technical capability within the data engineering team.
- Provide solution architecture, delivery governance, and technical oversight across complex data programs.





? Must-Have Skills & Experience ✅ Strong hands-on expertise in SQL and Python (or similar programming languages)

✅ Deep experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF)

✅ Strong experience with Azure Databricks

✅ Strong experience with Azure Synapse Analytics

✅ Advanced knowledge of Data Modelling and Data Warehousing (DWH) concepts

✅ Hands-on exposure to the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem

✅ Strong understanding of cloud data architecture and enterprise-scale data solutions

✅ Proven experience leading data engineering teams and complex data programs

✅ Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality, security, CI/CD and DevOps

? Preferred Skills

⭐ Experience building enterprise APIs and Azure Function Apps

⭐ Experience with framework-based development / programming frameworks

⭐ Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

⭐ Experience in solution architecture and delivery governance

⭐ Experience working within Agile delivery environments

⭐ Robust technical mentoring and team leadership capability

? What We're Looking For

We're looking for a leader who:

? Takes strong ownership and drives outcomes

? Can balance technical depth with delivery leadership

? Communicates effectively with both technical and business stakeholders

? Can lead cross-functional teams through complex data initiatives

? Has a strong focus on quality, governance, scalability, and continuous improvement

? Is comfortable being hands-on while providing technical direction and leadership

? Interested?

If you're an experienced Azure Data Lead / Data Engineering Lead / Data Architect with strong expertise across ADF, Databricks, Synapse, SQL, Python and Microsoft Fabric , we'd love to hear from you.

? Apply now or DM me with your updated CV for [email protected]

📌 Senior Data Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Renaissance InfoSystems
📍 Melbourne