Multiple Data Engineer opportunities within a Government Department for a12-month contract with 2x extensions
Your new department
You will be working with a Government Department as a Data Engineer in the Data Engineering Unit responsible for supporting the Enterprise by providing data that is fit-for-purpose, complete, accurate, and consistent for end users.
The team employs contemporary and innovative tools and techniques to automate the ingestion of data into Enterprise Data Platforms. Part of the role will be ensuring that all development is in line with standard engineering and technical approaches employed by the team, and that risks associated with deployment are adequately understood and documented.
Your new role
As the Data Engineer, you will be responsible for unlocking the value of data by managing, transforming and operationalising data for use by business areas. This includes the development and sustainment of data pipelines utilising Enterprise Data Platforms.
They will also manage end-to-end data management processes, using appropriate tools and techniques that conform to agreed process standards and industry-specific regulations. Working in a diverse team environment, this will involve sharing outcomes and experience with others to support development and growth.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered, you will need:
* Design, implement, and maintain data engineering solutions in SQL and Python.
* Build tooling and techniques which are well-tested, documented and provide consistency in data engineering approaches.
* Fuse data sources using various data pre-processing techniques such as transformation, integration, normalisation, and feature extraction to create useful data structures.
* Carry out data quality checking and remediation
* Develop technical documentation and track work using collaboration tools such as Confluence and JIRA.
* 3+ years of relevant Data Engineering / Data Warehousing experience
* Ability to develop, deploy and maintain scalable data engineering solutions in SQL and Python.
Due to the nature of this environment, candidates are required to have a TSPV clearance to perform this role.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will secure a competitive hourly rate with an initial 12-month contract with 2x 12-month possible extension options.
What you need to do now
If you are interested in this role, please contact George Pinkerton on 02 6279 7467 or email George.Pinkerton@hays.com.au
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