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$170,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr
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Data and AI Specialist Recruitment Consultant
About the Opportunity
A major transformation program is underway to modernise legacy data systems using AWS Cloud and Databricks. As part of a strategic private-public initiative, this role offers the chance to shape and deliver enterprise-scale data platforms supporting core digital services for millions of users. You'll be joining a mission-critical project that places data engineering at the centre of smarter, faster, and safer service delivery.
What You'll Be Doing
* Build and maintain scalable, secure data pipelines using Databricks, Spark, Python, and AWS tools (S3, Glue, Redshift)
* Migrate and integrate data from legacy platforms into a modern AWS-based ecosystem
* Partner with architects, analysts, and technical teams to design end-to-end data solutions
* Apply governance, data quality, and security best practices across the data lifecycle
* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards and reusable components
* Continuously improve pipeline performance, reliability, and automation workflows
* 5+ years in data engineering roles, with hands-on experience in Databricks on AWS
* Strong background in Spark, Python, SQL, and modern orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow, dbt)
* Experience with AWS data ecosystem (e.g., Glue, Redshift, Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB)
* Proven history in cloud migrations, ELT/ETL pipelines, and distributed data processing
* Familiarity with CI/CD practices, Git, and automated testing frameworks
* Deep understanding of data governance, metadata, and privacy frameworks
Preferred (Nice to Have)
* Databricks Certified or AWS Data Analytics Certified
* Experience working in regulated or public service environments
* Exposure to commercialising data platforms or productising analytics solutions
Send your CV or reach out for a confidential discussion. Let's talk about your next big career move in cloud data engineering. dan.wotherspoon@changerecruitment.com.au
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Information Technology
* Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting, IT System Data Services, and Government Administration
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