EL1 Lead data Engineer

Duration: 12 months, potential 6 month extension
Location: CBR
Hourly Rate: $78-$88 per hour
Clearance: Baseline

Our federal government client is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join a collaborative data and technology team supporting the delivery and maintenance of scientific data products and infrastructure capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, test, validate, optimise, and document machine learning workflows.
- Support the development and maintenance of data ingestion and transformation pipelines.
- Contribute to the development, testing, and maintenance of data platform code bases.
- Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to stakeholders and end users.
- Identify and implement improvements to existing algorithms, systems, and processes.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance automated testing and deployment pipelines within cloud environments.
- Support the availability, performance, and reliability of systems and services.
- Embed security practices and tools into systems, software development processes, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Support ongoing data operations and administrative activities as required.
- Contribute to a cooperative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.

About You:

- Demonstrated experience working with large and complex geospatial datasets in cloud-based environments.
- Strong knowledge of data access, management, editing, and governance protocols.
- Experience providing advice and guidance on data processes, systems, tools, and best practices.
- Proven technical leadership within software development environments, including driving development standards, tools, and secure delivery practices.




- Experience with data engineering orchestration, containerisation technologies, and Python development.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience developing and maintaining automated testing and deployment pipelines.
- A focus on security, performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Desirable Experience:

- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Experience fostering collaboration and contributing to an inclusive, high-performing team environment.

Key Technical Skills:

- Data engineering and workflow orchestration
- Python programming
- Containerisation technologies
- Cloud-based data platforms
- Data pipeline development and maintenance
- Automated testing and deployment
- CI/CD practices
- Geospatial data management
- System performance and reliability monitoring
- Cybersecurity and secure development practices

How to Apply:
To apply, click the Apply Now button and send your up-to-date resume, for a confidential discussion call us now on 02 5119 3133.

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Our Commitment
We are committed to inclusive and culturally safe recruitment practices and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and career stages. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

📌 Lead Data Engineer (Canberra)
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