Senior Azure Data Engineers

Job Description

• 12 12 12-month contract with a key Commonwealth Government agency
• Hybrid role open to candidates across Australia
• Baseline security clearance required
• Lead modernisation of nationally significant environmental data platforms

Resolve Recruit is partnering with a leading Commonwealth Government agency to find an experienced Senior Data Engineer.

The role will lead the design development and implementation of modern cloud-native data solutions within a large-scale Azure environment. It will support the transition from legacy data warehouse platforms to a scalable secure and high-performing modern data platform with responsibility for data pipeline development platform optimisation migration planning and implementation and the uplift of contemporary data architecture and governance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate Solution Architect direction into detailed scalable data platform designs within Azure cloud-native environments
• Design and optimise data pipelines using Azure Databricks (PySpark notebooks workflows) and Azure Data Factory
• Drive migration of legacy SQL Server/SSIS/SSAS environments to Azure-based platforms
• Implement data governance security and compliance using Unity Catalog (access control lineage classification)
• Define and enforce data testing and quality frameworks in collaboration with Test Analysts
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to ICT professionals and technical specialists
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and DataOps practices using Azure DevOps

Key Experience and Skills

• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale data platform design delivery and optimisation
• Strong expertise in Azure Databricks (Spark PySpark) Azure Data Factory and Delta Lake
• Proven experience with modern data architecture patterns (medallion Kimball Data Vault)
• Experience migrating legacy SQL Server/SSIS/SSAS environments to Azure
• Strong understanding of data governance Unity Catalog and metadata/lineage management
• Demonstrated capability in Python (PySpark) and advanced SQL with Azure DevOps/CI/CD experience

Security Requirements

Applicants must hold an active Baseline Security Clearance (or higher) to be considered.

How to Apply

If youre ready to bring your expertise as an Senior Data Engineer to a high-impact Commonwealth Government environment wed love to hear from you!

Apply by Tuesday 21 July 2026. Applications received after the deadline may still be considered for future opportunities

For further information or to discuss this opportunity please email quoting job ID: 37108.

Why Choose Resolve

• Expert recruitment consultants committed to advancing your career.
• A transparent and fair fee structure offering you peace of mind and trust at every step.
• Flexible contracting models to suit your specific needs.
• Complimentary payroll management and tax compliance services supported by our expertise as a Chartered Accounting firm and Registered Tax Agents.
• Exclusive access to membership privileges at collaborative co-working spaces fostering networking and innovation.
• A variety of pay cycle options designed for financial convenience and flexibility.
• Access to corporate benefits programs enhancing both your professional and personal life.