Data Engineer

Contract for 6 months plus 2 x 6 month extension options| Brisbane CBD | Hybrid working

Brisbane based candidates only

We are partnering with a leading Queensland Government client to recruit an experienced Data Engineer. In this role, you will design and deliver end to end reporting and analytics solutions using Microsoft Fabric within an Azure environment, including the development of Lakehouse architectures, semantic models, and structured analytical layers.

Key Requirements:

• Build and maintain Fabric/ADF pipelines for diverse sources (APIs, RDBMS, Cloud Storage) using automated, incremental frameworks.
• Perform data transformations with a focus on scalability, reliability, and reusability.
• Design dimensional structures (Star/Snowflake) to enable self-service BI and operational insights.
• Implement RLS, RBAC, and adhere to strict government data protection policies.
• Manage Dev/Test/Prod environments, including Git integration, CI/CD deployment governance, and operational documentation.
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

What We’re Looking For?

• Strong background in Data Engineering within Azure environments, specifically with Microsoft Fabric.
• Mastery of Azure Data Factory, Synapse, or Fabric Pipelines and Power BI semantic modeling.
• Experience with Git integration and managing multi-environment release processes.
• Ability to produce high-quality technical artifacts (data flows, architecture diagrams) compliant with government standards.

Why apply through Lime Recruitment?

Enjoy two pay runs per week without contractor fees. As a Queensland-owned agency, we offer personalised service and are a Tier 1 supplier to the Queensland Government. Awarded Australia’s top-performing small agency in 2021 and 2022, with a finalist spot in 2023. Partner with Lime for genuine, experienced, friendly recruiters dedicated to securing the best opportunities for you. Apply now or contact Kate Gear on 0477 624 569 or [email protected] to find out more!