Job Description
Ayan Infotech are urgently looking for a Lead Data Engineer for a long term contract job opportunity in Melbourne.
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All applicants must have full unrestricted work rights in Australia.
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Title: Lead Data Engineer Location: Melbourne Type: Contract (6-12 months+)
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Required Skills and Experience:
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Strong expertise in SQL and Python (or similar programming languages).
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Deep experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Databricks, and Azure Synapse.
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Advanced knowledge of Data Modeling and Data Warehousing (DWH) concepts
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Hands‐on exposure to Microsoft Fabric ecosystem.
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Solid understanding of cloud data architecture and enterprise-scale solutions.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and own end-to-end data platform delivery, including design, build, and optimization of scalable data solutions on Azure. (derived from pipeline & engineering responsibilities).
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Architect and govern data pipelines, data models, and enterprise data platforms using Azure services.
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Provide technical leadership to data engineers, reviewing code, enforcing best practices, and ensuring quality delivery.
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Drive development of APIs, Azure Functions,



and Python-based solutions aligned with business needs.
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Oversee cloud infrastructure management and ensure optimal performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
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Define and implement data governance, data quality, and security standards.
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Establish and drive CI/CD, DevOps practices, and agile delivery frameworks across the data platform.
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Collaborate business and technical stakeholders, translating requirements into scalable solutions and roadmaps.
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Mentor team members and build capability within the data engineering team.
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Experience
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8+ years of experience in data engineering, with 2-4 years in a leadership role.
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Proven ability to lead cross‐functional teams and deliver complex data programs.
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Preferred Skills
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Experience in building enterprise APIs and Azure Function Apps.
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Exposure to framework‐based development (proc frameworks or similar).
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Experience in stakeholder — ...?.... ???
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Contact: ************ for more details.
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📌 Lead Data Engineer - Melbourne (Victoria)
🏢 AYAN INFOTECH
📍 Victoria