Data Engineer

As a result of a secured engagement, Helix requires a Data Engineer to join us on a long-term contract (12 months with expected extensions).

We're looking for a Data Engineer with proven experience of solving complex problems, who thrives working as part of a team to push boundaries and is passionate about leveraging technology to produce world-class outcomes for critical federal government customers.  

Data Engineer key responsibilities:

• Perform platform support including management and administration of PostgresSQL database products on RedHat
• Implement and test database upgrades
• Design and execute data migration activities
• Maintain comprehensive database documentation
• Develop and configure automation tools for database administration tasks
• Contribute to IT support process and policy development
• Provide solutions to technical challenges of moderate scope and complexity
• Interact with users and technical subject matter experts to ensure delivery meets requirements.
• Baseline clearance is a minimum requirement for this environment

Data Engineer essential experience & capability:

• A minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with on-premises PostgreSQL, PLUS 
• Proficiency in Postgres Replication
• Expertise in Postgres Backup & Restore procedures
• Experience with Clustering utilising Patroni
• Familiarity with Ansible for deployment and automation tasks

Data Engineer desirable experience:

• Background working in an engineering or project environment
• Strong understanding of Oracle & other database technologies
• Experience with Liquibase
• Experience operating in large enterprise environments is highly regarded.

Helix is a specialist in the national security consulting and talent provision space, we are passionate about what we do and how our work positively impacts Australians.

If you are mission-focussed and would like to make a difference during your next assignment, get in touch with us to hear about what we have coming up at *****@helixservices.com.au