2-3x Lead Data Engineer

Job description

Your new company

Join a large Federal Government organisation undertaking a significant uplift of its data and analytics capability. Working within a high-profile program area, you will help deliver trusted data solutions that support operational decision-making, risk management, and advanced analytics outcomes across a complex enterprise environment.

Your new role

As a Lead Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building and optimising scalable data pipelines that transform complex datasets into reliable, analysis-ready assets. You will work closely with technical and business stakeholders to develop data models, integrate diverse data sources, and support analytics and reporting capabilities.
Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing and maintaining high-performance ETL/ELT pipelines and data models.
  • Developing and optimising Teradata SQL solutions and enterprise data assets.
  • Implementing data governance practices, including data quality, metadata and lineage management.
  • Supporting cloud data platform initiatives across AWS and Azure environments.
  • Embedding analytical outputs into production-ready data solutions.
  • Driving continuous improvement, automation, performance optimisation and operational excellence across data platforms.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

  • Strong experience as a Data Engineer within large and complex environments.
  • Advanced Teradata SQL and data modelling expertise.
  • Proven experience developing scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and data warehouse solutions.
  • Strong understanding of data governance, data quality and metadata management practices.
  • Experience working with cloud data platforms, particularly AWS and/or Azure.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Ability to translate business requirements into practical and scalable data solutions.
  • A Baseline Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain one.

What you'll get in return

  • Initial 12-month contract with extension options.
  • Opportunity to work on a major government data transformation initiative.
  • Exposure to modern cloud data platforms and enterprise-scale data environments.
  • Collaborative and high-performing team environment.
  • Canberra-based engagement with a well-established federal government client.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email me your most up to date CV to to organise a good time to catch up and discuss your future role further.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.



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Job Summary

  • Published on: 09 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Data & Advanced Analytics
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Contractor
  • Salary:
  • Location: ACT - Canberra
  • Job Nature: Contractor

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: ACT - Canberra