Data Engineer / Data Observability / 6 Months Contract / Canberra / NV1 / NV2

About the company
Working within the defence and technology sector, dedicated to supporting the Australian Army’s digital transformation. Based in Canberra with national reach, the company focuses on delivering secure, integrated, and scalable data solutions for defence operations.

About the role
The role leads the design and implementation of data observability systems, working closely with Defence stakeholders and technical teams in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

• Initial 6 Months rolling contract
• Based in Canberra
• NV1 or NV2
• rate range circa $1000 + GST

Benefits

• Long-term contract with potential extensions (up to 4 years total)
• Exposure to cutting-edge Defence technology projects
• Opportunity to contribute to national capability enhancement
• Flexible work arrangements and professional development
• NV1 clearance with potential for NV2 upgrade

Duties / Key responsibilities

• Design, build and implement data observability and analytics tooling
• Develop and maintain observability frameworks for testing and experimentation
• Conduct data analysis, root cause investigation and performance optimisation
• Integrate observability into DevSecOps and automation pipelines
• Support Army exercises and mentor ADF personnel

Skills and experience

• Strong Linux (Red Hat) administration skills
• Proven experience with data observation, analytics, and DevSecOps (CI/CD, GitLab)
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, C, and C++
• Experience with APIs, virtualisation (KVM/VMware), and system integration
• NV1 security clearance (NV2 preferred)
• Defence or Government project experience

If you’re interested in this opportunity and feel you’re the right fit please click “apply”

About Allura Partners
Allura Partners was founded to support private equity firms by placing C-Suites to lead, transform, and scale portfolio companies. Today, in addition to our proven private equity specialisation, we’ve become a trusted partner for major ASX-listed and private enterprises in Australia, offering executive search, recruitment, and business transformation. Known for integrity, reliability, and results, our expertise spans Executive Search, Accounting & Finance, Transformation & Change, and Technology & Digital. We connect businesses and top-tier talent, exceeding expectations and driving lasting impact.

Data Engineer / Data Observability / 6 Months Contract / Canberra / NV1 / NV2