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Senior Data Engineer

Contract Type

Permanent

Location

New South Wales, Sydney

Industry

IT

Specialisation

Business Intelligence & Data

Salary

AU$975 - AU$1025 per day

Contact Name

Chris Louch

Contact Email

chris@talenza.com.au

Date published

18-11-2025

Job Reference

BBBH19687

Description

📣 Senior Data Engineer

📍 Location: Sydney (Hybrid / Office-based)
🕒 Contract: 6 Months (Initial with view to extend)
💰 Rate: Up to $1,025/day inc. Super

🚀 About the Role

We're searching for a Senior Data Engineer to join a high-performing data team on a 6-month contract for a major enterprise transformation. This is an opportunity to make a real impact in a modern cloud-first environment, driving scalable and reliable data pipelines that support data-driven decision making.

You'll be working with Azure, Databricks, SQL, and PySpark, building next-generation data solutions with the backing of a collaborative team and cutting-edge tech.

🔧 Tech You'll Work With

  • Cloud: Azure (Data Factory, Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, etc.)
  • Compute & Processing: Databricks, PySpark
  • Database & Storage: SQL (Azure SQL, SQL Server, etc.)
  • Workflow & ORC: ETL/ELT, CI/CD pipelines, Git

💡 What You'll Be Doing

  • Deliver end-to-end data pipelines using PySpark, Databricks, and Azure resources.
  • Design, build, and optimise scalable data lake and data warehouse environments.
  • Enable analytics and data insights through high-quality data modelling and transformation.
  • Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to understand and deliver requirements.
  • Follow best practices in cloud, data ops, and automation.

🎯 About You

  • 4+ years in data engineering with strong expertise in Azure, Databricks, PySpark, and SQL.
  • Proven experience with ETL pipelines, data lake architecture, and large-scale processing.
  • Excellent collaboration, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
  • Available to start within the next few weeks and based in Sydney.

🌟 Why You'll Love This Contract

  • Competitive day rate up to $1,025/day inc. Super
  • Work on a leading cloud-first data environment with modern technologies
  • Join a highly skilled, collaborative team working on critical business transformation
  • Potential for contract extension and long-term engagement

If you feel you possess the relevant skills to the above, apply now with most updated CV!

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