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📣 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!