Senior Azure Data Engineer

Sydney, NSW

Work Type: Contract

About Us

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We are passionate about working with clients to transform their development and infrastructure teams to become cloud native. Our supportive culture will open up a variety of opportunities for you to develop your knowledge and skills whilst providing opportunities to connect with a range of IT professional networks. We believe in mutually beneficial professional working relationships and your employment with us is no exception.

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About the role

Location: McKell (Hybrid Working Arrangements)

Contract Duration: 12 January 2026 – 08 June 2026 (with chances of renewal)

Daily Rate: $1,000 per day + Superannuation

Department: Department of Customer Service, NSW Government

The Department of Customer Service is seeking a highly motivated Senior Data Engineer to join their team on a contract basis. This role is pivotal in driving the end-to-end data engineering strategy, utilising the latest Microsoft technologies to transform raw data into actionable insights.

You will be joining a flexible and supportive environment, working to build and maintain robust data platforms. As a creative problem solver, you will bridge the gap between complex data systems and business needs, ensuring high-quality datasets support reporting, analytics, and machine learning initiatives.

Accountabilities and deliverables

• Pipeline Development & Strategy: Drive the end-to-end data engineering strategy using Microsoft technologies. Build, maintain, and scale data pipelines and platforms to ensure efficient data flow.
• Data Transformation: Design and execute ELT/ETL workflows to transform raw data from disparate systems into structured, high-quality datasets optimised for PowerBI, reporting, and machine learning.
• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with Data Analysts and Business Analysts to understand database requirements, partitioning strategies, and business logic.
• Governance & Security: Implement strong data governance and compliance measures. This includes using Microsoft Purview for cataloguing and Azure Key Vault for encryption across data ecosystems.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvement initiatives within the data engineering function.
• Automation: Utilise Excel, Power Query, and VBA to handle automation tasks and connectors where required.

Experience and skills

Essential Qualifications & Technical Skills:

• Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Systems.
• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience as a Data Engineer.
• Microsoft Fabric: Hands-on experience building scalable data pipelines and ELT/ETL workflows specifically using Microsoft Fabric to optimise datasets for PowerBI.
• Programming: Strong proficiency in SQL and at least one other programming language commonly used for data engineering (e.g., Python, Java, Scala).
• Governance Tools: Proven background in documentation, security, and compliance, specifically with experience in Microsoft Purview and Azure Key Vault.
• Excel Proficiency: Advanced skills in Excel, including Power Query, VBA automation, and connectors.

Soft Skills:

• Critical Thinking: A creative problem solver who can think critically to resolve complex data challenges.
• Adaptability: Ability to stay updated with industry trends and integrate new best practices.
• Communication: Strong ability to collaborate with non-technical stakeholders and technical teams alike.

Preferred Certifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure (DP-700 or equivalent).
• Microsoft Certified: Administering Relational Databases on Microsoft Azure (DP-300).