2-3 Lead Data Engineer

ClosedClose date: 17 July 2026

Tender Overview

LH-07170
Issued by Department of Veterans' Affairs
New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North Australian Capital Territory
Information & Communication Technology : ICT Labour Hire

About this tender

This Tender is invited by the Issuer. Job details Data Engineers prepare raw data for analytical or operational uses. They make data accessible so that it can be used for optimisation, delivery of services and enhanced analytics solutions. Requirements: Strong data engineering expertise, including advanced Teradata SQL, data modelling, and development of scalable ETL/ELT pipelines in complex environments. Experience designing and managing data warehouse architectures and delivering reusable, high-quality data assets for analytics and operational use. Proven ability to integrate complex datasets and operationalise detection logic, including embedding indicators and model outputs into production data pipelines. Strong understanding of data governance, including data quality, lineage, metadata management, and use of tools such as Microsoft Purview (or equivalent). Familiarity with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure) and modern data engineering practices, including performance optimisation and pipeline orchestration. Experience with testing, validation, and continuous improvement of data pipelines and data products. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to translate business and analytical requirements into robust, scalable data solutions. Demonstrated delivery focus, problem-solving ability, and experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

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