Data Engineer, Data Practice

About the role

The Data Practice at GovTech drives innovation and sets best practices for the effective and responsible use of data across the Whole-of-Government. It sits at the intersection of data engineering, AI, privacy and governance, developing standards, platforms and tools so agencies can build high-quality data products. The role involves experimenting with AI for data engineering, piloting solutions with government agencies and building scalable, AI-ready data solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Explore AI possibilities that can improve data engineering and turn them into practical capabilities for government
• Collaborate with agencies to understand their privacy challenges, design and run pilots, gather user feedback and provide ongoing technical support
• Identify opportunities where exploratory technologies can solve common data challenges and architect scalable solutions with adoption frameworks
• Work with data engineers, data scientists, software engineers and product managers, and partner with agencies on regulatory and governance requirements
• Senior hires: evaluate emerging technologies, define high-impact problem areas, scope and drive projects end-to-end, engage stakeholders and mentor team members

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Data Science, Business Analytics or a related field
• At least 5-8 years of relevant professional experience; candidates are assessed on experience and may be considered at intermediate or senior level
• Prior experience architecting data and IT systems, working in multi-disciplinary teams and in a collaborative, fast-moving Agile environment
• Curiosity, strong communication and the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly

Required skills

• Deep understanding of system design, data structures and algorithms, data modelling, data access and storage
• Cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure and Google Cloud
• Strong SQL skills and experience with analytical data warehouses
• Strong Python engineering skills
• Experience with LLM APIs or AI-assisted engineering workflows

What we offer

• A total rewards package with leave benefits and employee wellness programs
• Flexible work arrangements (subject to the job role)