Data Engineer - Contract (Maternity Leave Cover) Brisbane $1,200 per day 7-month contract | ASAP start ⏳ Maternity leave cover through July/August 2026 The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join a large enterprise environment on a maternity leave cover contract , supporting critical Data & Analytics (D&A) initiatives. This role has been created to minimise impact to the FY25 Data Engineering roadmap following a team departure. There is potential for further contract or permanent opportunities pending project delivery and business confirmation. Key Responsibilities You will play a hands-on role across platform upgrades, data processing optimisation, and enterprise data initiatives, including: Core priorities Upgrade Databricks clusters from v9.1 to v14.3 (compliance requirement) Enhance Databricks data processing to improve performance and reduce costs, including: Implementing Autoloader Transition from all-purpose clusters to job clusters Building and optimising Workflows Additional responsibilities (time permitting) Deliver planned data ingestions into the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) (simple to medium complexity) Support on-prem EDW decommissioning Provide project support for data ingestion initiatives Contribute to Data Engineering BAU support Assist with Microsoft Fabric trials and learnings , where required About You You are a capable and pragmatic Data Engineer who can hit the ground running in a complex environment. Key skills & experience Strong hands-on experience with Databricks Proven background in data ingestion, transformation, and optimisation Experience working with EDW environments (cloud and on-prem) Ability to manage upgrades, performance improvements, and compliance requirements Comfortable providing BAU and project support Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement capability What's on Offer Competitive $1,200 per day Brisbane-based contract High-impact role working on enterprise-scale data platforms Exposure to modern data tooling and cloud initiatives Potential for ongoing opportunities beyond the initial contract APPLY NOW! Send your updated CV with Cover Letter to Andi Fresnido E: andi@nbridge.com.au P: 0482077078 Northbridge Recruitment is always hiring! For this and other opportunities please visit. http://www.nbridge.com.au Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE for this role. Applicants must be based in Australia.
