Position Title: Data Engineer
Employment Type: Contract (Approx. 1.5 months, with potential for extension)
Location: Canberra, ACT
Hourly Pay Rate: $150 per hour + 12% superannuation
Security Clearance/Requirements: Must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident at time of application
Working Arrangements: On-site preferred; flexible arrangements may be considered

ABOUT THE ROLE A major data capability transformation is underway within a state government directorate, aiming to unlock the full value of healthcare data to improve patient care, service efficiency, compliance, and research outcomes. As part of this initiative, they are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to join a dynamic and self-organising team developing reusable data products on a modern MS Fabric platform using Medallion architecture.

You will work collaboratively with team members including a Product Owner, Data Modelling Lead, QA Tester, and Business Analyst, contributing to the design and development of high-quality, standards-aligned data products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to the detailed design, development, testing, and documentation of data products
  
  
• Collaborate closely with the project team using lean and agile practices
  
  
• Optimise and troubleshoot data pipelines for performance and reliability
  
  
• Interpret and implement data requirements based on input from Data Reference Groups and Product Owner
  
  
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and architecture standards
  
  
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in data engineering and MS Fabric

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEMandatory:

• Strong critical thinking skills, with an understanding of the role of data products in regulated environments like healthcare
  
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
  
  
• Proficient in Python and SQL
  
  
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
  
  
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset
  
  

Highly Desirable:

• Experience working with health data
  
  
• Experience using PySpark
  
  
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps and MS Fabric environments
  
  

ELIGIBILITY Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. While security clearance is not explicitly required, background checks may apply as part of onboarding.

Apply now or contact Rebecca Cosan on 6260 8888 for a confidential discussion.

PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this role will close on Thursday 3 July 2025. Late applications may still be considered for similar future roles.

SOS Recruitment is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, women, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and those with family responsibilities.