Lead ETL Data Engineer
Summary
Lead Data Engineer at a Federal Government department supporting Australians with disabilities, owning technical data implementation and improving ETL/SQL delivery frameworks. Day-to-day work spans reverse-engineering SQL, building pipelines across Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks, MS SQL, or Teradata, and applying DevOps/version-control practices with supplementary languages like Python, SAS, R or
Salary: $150 - $165 - inc Super - Weekly Pay Options
- High level of competency in Programming
- Expertise reverse-engineering end user SQL code
- MS SQL / Teradata /Snowflake / Redshift / Databricks – Competency in a minimum of 2
Our client, a Federal Government department that focuses on improving the lives of all Australians with disabilities, requires the services of a Lead Data Engineer.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Review and refine the data delivery framework in order to enhance integration of new sources, performance of existing data delivery and rapid development of new subject areas;
- Own the technical implementation of new data from analysis to delivery;
- Facilitate continuous improvement measures in delivery principles, coding standards, documentation and provide training sessions to team;
- Development and maintenance of SQL analytical and ETL code;
- Development and maintenance of system documentation.
Skills and Experience Required
- High level of competency in Programming, including knowledge of supplementary programming languages such as Python, SAS, R or Java;
- Strong expertise with SQL, including experience with reverse-engineering end user SQL code;
- Ability to read and interpret data models and specifications;
- Ability to understand DevOps process and can use DevOps tools in accordance with the process;
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of version controls and its appropriate uses;
- Demonstrated competency developing, auditing and reviewing code in 2 out of the 5 Data Warehouses listed - MS SQL / Teradata /Snowflake / Redshift / Databricks.
How to Apply
For a copy of the full job description, including the application instructions, please get in touch with Daniel at Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button. Alternatively you can reach Daniel on (02) 6299 1006 to discuss further.
Please note that applications close on Tuesday the 08th of September2026 at midday. Recruitment Hive welcome late applications to be considered for future opportunities.
Job ID: DE677900 | LH-07596
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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.