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Operations Data Engineer  Federal Government 12 Month Contract + Extensions | Up to $140 p/h inc. super | Sydney, Canberra, or Melbourne (Hybrid) Ready to take your data engineering career to the next level? This Federal Government agency is looking for a skilled Operations Data Engineer to help keep critical national data platforms running smoothly. This isn’t just another contract role - it’s a chance to make a real impact on projects that improve the lives of millions of Australians. Why you’ll love this role: 💰 Excellent rate – up to $140 p/h inc. super 📍 Choose from Sydney, Canberra or Melbourne (hybrid – 3 days in office) 🔄 12 month contract with the option to extend 🌐 Work with modern cloud tech: AWS, Snowflake, Python, SQL 🤝 Be part of a collaborative team in a high-profile government agency 🌱 Learn, grow and contribute to meaningful outcomes that matter What you’ll be doing: Keeping data platforms running at peak performance (Cloud Data Lake, Cloud EDW, Legacy EDW, SAS) Supporting BAU operations, data delivery pipelines and month-end processes Providing L2/3 support across AWS, Control-M, Snowflake, Teradata & ETL tools Building and maintaining SQL/ETL code & automation Partnering with internal stakeholders to ensure reliable, high-quality data services What we’re looking for: Strong background in AWS (Glue, S3, Lambda, EC2, RDS) Hands-on experience with Snowflake & Teradata Proficient in Python and SQL Knowledge of Control-M or similar orchestration/scheduling tools Solid operational support experience in a BAU environment Bonus points for: Infrastructure-as-code (CloudFormation, Terraform) ETL tools like DBT, Talend, Informatica SAS (Base, EG, Viya) Eligibility: Must be an Australian Citizen Ability to obtain Baseline Security Clearance (existing clearance is a big plus) 👉 If you want to work on high-impact data projects, gain exposure to modern cloud tools, and enjoy the security of a long-term government contract — we want to hear from you. 📩 How to Apply: If you are an Operations Data Engineer looking for your next opportunity to support large-scale data platforms and deliver impact at a Federal Government level, apply online or contact Lee Bartlett on 0410 744 438 for a more in-depth discussion.