Data Engineer
DRD Group ·www.drdgroup.com.au
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Location: Perth, WA
Rate: Up to $70 per hour (dependent on experience)
Type: Contract
Duration: Initial 6 month contract
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8-hour days
About the Role
We are seeking a Data Engineer to join a high-performing Systems team responsible for developing software and data platforms that support mine planning and broader technical services functions.
This role will focus on designing, building, and optimising scalable data solutions while contributing to the ongoing development of a modern cloud-based data platform.
Key Responsibilities
For more information about this opportunity, please click APPLY or contact Fabrizio on 08 94374400 or via email on fab@drdgroup.com.au
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages female and Indigenous applicants to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.
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Rate: Up to $70 per hour (dependent on experience)
Type: Contract
Duration: Initial 6 month contract
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8-hour days
About the Role
We are seeking a Data Engineer to join a high-performing Systems team responsible for developing software and data platforms that support mine planning and broader technical services functions.
This role will focus on designing, building, and optimising scalable data solutions while contributing to the ongoing development of a modern cloud-based data platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the ongoing development of enterprise data platforms
- Design and build scalable, reusable dbt models and macros
- Develop and maintain data pipelines using dbt-core within Snowflake
- Optimise and refactor existing code for scalability, performance, and maintainability
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices
- Collaborate with team members through code reviews and technical discussions
- Troubleshoot data issues and improve query performance
- Support the delivery of high-quality data solutions for operational and technical stakeholders
- Strong experience with SQL, dbt-core, Snowflake, and Python
- Strong background in data modelling, including Data Vault and Dimensional Modelling
- Experience building and maintaining data pipelines in cloud-based environments
- Familiarity with Git and collaborative software development practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience within mining, resources, engineering, or technical services environments
- Exposure to modern data platform architectures and best practices
- Experience supporting reporting, analytics, and operational systems
For more information about this opportunity, please click APPLY or contact Fabrizio on 08 94374400 or via email on fab@drdgroup.com.au
DRD Group is a specialist recruitment provider renowned for recruiting quality project teams on major projects within the Energy, Resources, Defense, Renewables and Infrastructure sectors.
DRD Group embraces a diverse workforce culture and encourages female and Indigenous applicants to apply. All work assignments are subject to successful completion of a medical, drug and alcohol screen plus verification of all original certifications and qualifications.
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The Data Engineer role with DRD Group is based in Perth, WA, AU.
What does the Data Engineer role pay?
DRD Group lists the Data Engineer role at AUD 60–70 per hour.
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