* 18 + 12 months, $$$ negotiable
* Canberra location, high security department
* TSPV security clearance required
Our client, a Federal Government Department focused on security is seeking a Data Platform Engineer to join their team in October 2026.
Duties:
* Contribute to the optimisation and maintenance of data ingestion pipelines including both stream and batch technologies.
* Develop and manage data storage table and message schemas for various event formats.
* Support Hadoop and similar technologies to ensure data is stored and accessed efficiently.
* Ensure the effective implementation of role based access controls across data lake components through technical enforcement and audit.
Skills & Experience:
* Demonstrated expertise in the installation, configuration, optimisation, and operational management of large‑scale search and analytical clusters, ensuring performance, resilience, security, and availability across their full operational lifecycle.
* Accountable experience delivering resilient, scalable data streaming capabilities using Kafka, NiFi, and Spark to enable real‑time analytics and mission‑critical data flows.
* Demonstrated competence in software development using Python, Scala, and Java, applying sound engineering practices to build, integrate, and maintain production‑grade systems.
* Demonstrated proficiency with infrastructure automation frameworks, including Ansible, Puppet, and Chef, alongside the design and operation of CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable, repeatable, and scalable delivery.
How to Apply
For a copy of the full job description, including the application instructions, please get in touch with Matt at Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button or call Matt on (02) 6299 1***.
Please note that applications close 12pm 03/06/26. Recruitment Hive welcome late applications to be considered for future opportunities.
Job ID: MF 670751 | LH-06450
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The Recruitment Hive is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognise the value of diverse perspectives and experience and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. We encourage people with disability, indigenous, veterans and people of all backgrounds and abilities to express their interest in this role.