Bluefin Resources is proud to partner with a prestigious government agency to recruit a Data Engineer for a long-term contract, with strong potential for extension. An exciting opportunity to play a key role in a multi-year data modernisation program, focused on designing and developing an AWS-based Data Lake.

Role/s: Data Engineer
The Data Engineer will lead the project stream of the data warehouse platform. This includes updating data development documentation, providing technical guidance to developers and reviewing/approving data designs and data models.

The role will focus on collaborating with key business areas in the development and implementation of consumable reports and analytics to address key risks and emerging trends within these areas.

Key duties and responsibilities

Responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Own the technical implementation of new data from analysis to delivery (designing and delivering data dictionary, defining the release steps, defining best practices of data modelling and review steps).
• Facilitate continuous improvement measures in delivery principles, coding standards, documentation and provide training sessions to team.
• Prioritise work items and add them to a work queue.
• Understand, analyse and size user requirements.
• Development and maintenance of SQL analytical and ETL code.
• Optimisation and tuning of SQL code to ensure optimal performance.
• Development and maintenance of system documentation.
• Work within a state of the art, greenfield dev ops environment.
• Collaboration with data consumers, database development, testers and IT support teams.

Essential Criteria

• Proficiency in AWS services related to data engineering: AWS Glue, S3, Lambda, Redshift, Athena, Kinesis, EMR, and Step Functions, Cloud Formation or Terraform
• Data pipeline design and development using ETL/ELT frameworks
• Ability to understand DevOps process and can use DevOps tools in accordance with the process.
• Proficiency in programming languages: Python (preferred), Java, or Scala
• Strong SQL skills for data manipulation and analysis
• Hands-on experience in cloud-based data architecture and deployments and working with Containerized environments (Docker, ECS, EKS)

Desirable Criteria

• Teradata/Snowflake/Redshift/Databricks: Demonstrated Competency in Developing, Auditioning and reviewing code. Any 2 Technologies.
• Strong EDW Design Concepts, ETL, ELT Knowledge.
• Exposure to at least one ETL tool like DBT, Talend, Informatica etc.
• SAS Base Programming

What's Available:

This is an initial 12 month contract with a strong possibility of extension. The role offers flexible working options and is based in either Sydney, Canberra or Melbourne.

You'll be working alongside a team of dedicated professionals, contributing to a meaningful and high-impact project where your expertise will make a real difference.

To apply, please submit your updated resume online. For a more in-depth discussion, feel free to reach out to Lee Bartlett at 0410 744 438.