Data Engineer

What's in it for you?

· Long-term contract through to June 2027 with extension potential

· Opportunity to lead a large-scale cloud data migration project

· Work with Microsoft Fabric, dbt and modern data platform technologies

· Hybrid working arrangement in Brisbane CBD

Role - Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to play a key role in the migration of legacy data assets to Microsoft Fabric and the redevelopment of transformation logic using dbt.

Working closely with business stakeholders and the Data Analytics team, you will design and implement modern, secure and scalable data solutions that support trusted reporting, analytics and decision-making. You will be responsible for delivering robust data pipelines, migration activities, testing, automation and governance capabilities while ensuring the long-term maintainability of the platform.

This role is ideal for a hands-on Data Engineer with strong experience across cloud data platforms, Microsoft Fabric and modern data transformation practices.

Employment Type and Duration: Contract until 30 June 2027 plus extensions

Work Model: Hybrid

Location: Brisbane CBD

Key Responsibilities

· Design and deliver migration of legacy data assets into Microsoft Fabric and OneLake

· Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric Data Factory

· Rebuild legacy ETL and stored procedure logic into modular dbt models

· Create and maintain source-to-target mappings, technical documentation and engineering standards

· Design and implement data models, reporting marts and transformation layers

· Conduct data reconciliation, validation and quality assurance activities throughout migration

· Build and maintain automated testing, monitoring and deployment processes

· Configure and manage version control, CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices

· Support data governance initiatives, including lineage, cataloguing and data quality management

· Collaborate with stakeholders to validate requirements and ensure successful project delivery

· Provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to internal teams

· Optimise data solutions for performance, scalability and maintainability

Required Skills & Experience

· Proven experience delivering data migration projects from legacy platforms to modern cloud environments

· Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, including OneLake, Data Factory, Warehouse and Lakehouse environments

· Strong SQL and data engineering capability

· Experience developing and maintaining dbt projects and transformation frameworks

· Experience with dimensional modelling and modern data warehouse design practices

· Strong understanding of data quality, reconciliation and validation processes

· Experience with Azure DevOps, Git and CI/CD deployment practices

· Ability to reverse engineer legacy ETL processes and stored procedures into modern data models

Qualifications & Clearance

· Relevant experience in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering or Data Platform Development

· Experience with Microsoft Fabric and modern cloud data platforms essential

· Experience with Python, Power BI and Microsoft Purview highly regarded

· Experience working within regulated or large enterprise environments advantageous

If you have what it takes to thrive in this role and want to know more, please reach out to Isha Khanna at ***email_hidden***

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