Job Description
Melbourne preferred | On-site 3-5 days per week | NV1 minimum
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We are seeking an experienced Data Acquisition Data Engineer to support a large and complex Federal Government data environment.
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This role is focused on the acquisition and movement of data from enterprise source systems into a central data platform. You'll be building and supporting data ingestion pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Apache NiFi and Microsoft SQL Server within a secure environment.
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This is a hands‐on engineering role suited to someone with strong experience in data movement, integration and ingestion who is comfortable working across enterprise source systems and modern cloud and data platforms.
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What you'll be doing
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Build and maintain data acquisition and ingestion pipelines.
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Move data from enterprise source systems into a central data platform.
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Develop data workflows using Azure Data Factory and Apache NiFi.
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Work with Microsoft SQL Server and other enterprise data sources.
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Troubleshoot pipeline, data movement and connectivity issues.
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Support testing, deployment and ongoing operation of data ingestion solutions.
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Work closely with data engineering,



platform and technical teams.
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Contribute to reliable, repeatable and maintainable data engineering practices.
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What you'll need
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Mandatory:
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At least 1 year of Azure Data Factory experience.
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At least 1 year of Apache NiFi experience.
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Experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
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Current NV1 security clearance or higher.
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Ability to work on-site 3-5 days per week.
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Highly regarded:
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NV2 clearance.
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Melbourne-based.
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Exposure to Cloudera.
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Why consider this opportunity?
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You'll be working within a significant enterprise data environment, helping establish and support the data acquisition layer that enables downstream processing, integration, analytics and data product development.
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This is a strong prospect for a hands‐on Data Engineer wanting to work with contemporary enterprise data technologies in a large‐scale, secure environment.
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Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability.

📌 Data Acquisition Data Engineer | Nv1+ (Victoria)
🏢 Paxus
📍 Victoria