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MuraConnect is partnering with a leading government organisation responsible for managing employment and skills development to identify an experienced Data Engineer to support a major ICT modernisation and transformation program. This is a contract opportunity through to 30 June 2027, with potential extension.
  
You'll play a key role in designing and maintaining scalable, secure data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Azure and SQL, while supporting the transition of critical data systems into business-as-usual operations.
  
The Role
As the Data Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and optimising data pipelines, ensuring data integrity and supporting modern cloud-based data solutions, including:
  • Designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric and Azure
  • Managing data ingestion, transformation and storage across Fabric Lakehouses and Delta Lakes
  • Developing and optimising data solutions using PySpark, PySQL and advanced SQL
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting data pipelines to ensure reliability and performance
  • Supporting data modelling, architecture and data quality improvements
  • Facilitating the transition of data solutions into BAU operations
  • Implementing DevOps and CI/CD practices to streamline deployments
  • Collaborating with technical teams to enhance reporting, analytics and operational capabilities  
About You
To be successful, you will be an experienced Data Engineer with strong technical expertise across Microsoft data technologies and a proven ability to deliver reliable, scalable solutions within complex ICT environments.
You will bring:
  • 3+ years' experience in data engineering
  • Strong experience with Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric and data lake architectures
  • Proficiency in SQL, SSIS, SSRS and data integration
  • Hands-on experience developing data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes
  • Experience with PySpark, data transformation and performance optimisation
  • Strong understanding of data modelling, governance and data quality
  • Experience working across hybrid cloud environments
  • Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
  • Experience supporting operational handovers and BAU environments  
Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate certification or equivalent will be highly regarded.

For more information contact Riley Osborne at [email protected], or apply now.
  
About Mura
MuraConnect is a profit-for-purpose organisation established to drive social benefit through good business practice. We work with contractors and professionals across a range of sectors to connect skilled talent with the right opportunities. The profit generated from our corporate engagements funds initiatives that support and develop Indigenous professionals, giving back to communities through education and professional development.
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