Azure Data Factory Engineer

2 weeks ago

Canberra n Capital Territory, Australia Babylon Data Full time $52,000 - $65,000 per year

Job Title:
Azure Data Factory Engineer

Rate Guide:
$100–$125 per hour (plus super @ 12%)

Location of Work:
Canberra, ACT

Contract Duration:
ASAP – 30 June 2026

Start Date:
Tuesday, 23 September 2025

Maximum Hours per Week:
Up to 40 hours

Security Clearance Requirements:
Must be an Australian Citizen and
able to obtain NV1 clearance

Job Details

Babylon Data is seeking
Azure Data Factory Engineers
(APS6 equivalent) to support a major regulatory reform program with a prominent federal agency. The successful candidates will work within the
Technology Delivery Branch
of a large-scale, multi-branch program focused on transparency and accountability in Australia's electoral system.

These roles are focused on
building and maintaining scalable, high-performance data pipelines
using Microsoft Azure Data Factory, SQL, and related Azure technologies. You will play a key role in modernising the agency's data integration infrastructure and ensuring robust, secure, and compliant data handling practices across multiple systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement end-to-end data integration solutions using Azure Data Factory and SQL.
  • Develop and maintain ETL pipelines between legacy systems and modern cloud-based infrastructure.
  • Optimise data models for performance, consistency, and scalability.
  • Implement validation rules and quality checks across data pipelines.
  • Troubleshoot integration issues and proactively address root causes.
  • Maintain detailed technical documentation, flow diagrams, and solution design artefacts.
  • Engage directly with business analysts, developers, and infrastructure teams to translate requirements into actionable integration designs.
  • Stay abreast of evolving Azure technologies and data engineering best practices.

Essential Criteria

  • Proven experience with
    Microsoft Azure Data Factory
    in production environments.
  • Strong understanding of
    ETL development
    ,
    data integration
    , and
    data modelling
    .
  • Proficiency in
    SQL
    and experience with
    data warehousing
    practices.
  • Familiarity with
    data governance
    , security, and compliance standards.
  • Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid APS team.
  • Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
  • Ability to work autonomously and contribute proactively in fast-paced delivery settings.
  • Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships within cross-functional teams.

Desirable Criteria

  • Experience with additional
    Azure tools
    (e.g., Azure SQL Database).
  • Formal qualifications
    in Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline.
  • Industry certifications
    , such as Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate or AWS Certified Data Analytics.
  • Previous experience working with or for the
    Australian Electoral Commission
    is highly advantageous.

Working Arrangements

Hybrid model based in
Canberra, ACT
, with onsite presence required at client premises. Remote work flexibility may be considered depending on operational needs and onboarding progress.

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