Data Architect / Data Engineer (AWS) Contract | Sydney / Melbourne | NV1 Required About the Client Join a leading global consultancy delivering enterprise data and digital transformation solutions to organisations operating in highly secure, regulated environments . This engagement focuses on building scalable, cloud‑based data platforms and modernising enterprise data capabilities. About the Role An exciting opportunity exists for a Data Architect / Data Engineer to play a key role in designing and delivering end‑to‑end data platforms across complex environments. This is a hybrid role combining architecture, engineering, and governance , where you will design scalable solutions while also delivering hands‑on development across cloud‑based data ecosystems. You’ll work across structured and unstructured data platforms, including integration with enterprise content systems. Key Responsibilities Data Architecture & Design Design and implement scalable, secure, and high‑performing data architectures Define conceptual, logical, and physical data models for enterprise use Establish architecture patterns for data storage, integration, and access Ensure alignment with enterprise security and compliance standards Database Engineering (AWS Focus) Lead provisioning and optimisation of Amazon Aurora and cloud‑based databases Implement performance tuning, scaling, backup, and recovery strategies Troubleshoot and resolve database‑related issues Data Engineering & Integration Build and maintain data pipelines (ETL/ELT) Design integration across multiple data sources and downstream systems Support data migration, transformation, and validation activities Data Governance & Metadata Management Establish data governance frameworks and standards Implement data quality, lineage, and metadata management processes Ensure data remains traceable, consistent, and compliant Integration & Cross‑System Coordination Work with SMEs to integrate structured data systems with enterprise content platforms (e.g. FileNet) Ensure consistency across metadata, indexing, and data retrieval mechanisms Security & Compliance Design solutions aligned with Australian Government security standards Ensure compliance with data classification, access control, and encryption requirements Support auditability and compliance frameworks (e.g. IRAP) Key Requirements Proven experience in both: Data Architecture (design, modelling, governance) Data Engineering (pipelines, databases, integration) Strong hands‑on experience with AWS data services (e.g. Aurora, S3, Glue, Lambda) Solid expertise in database design, provisioning, and performance tuning Experience with Python, SQL, and modern data engineering tooling Strong understanding of data governance, lineage, and data quality frameworks Experience with data cataloguing and metadata management tools Nice to Have Experience integrating with FileNet or enterprise content management platforms Familiarity with government or Protected‑level environments Exposure to data classification and compliance frameworks Security & Eligibility Requirements Must be an Australian Citizen Must hold an active NV1 Security Clearance What’s on Offer Opportunity to work on enterprise‑scale data transformation initiatives Exposure to modern AWS cloud data ecosystems Hybrid role combining architecture and hands‑on engineering Work within a high‑performing consulting environment How to Apply If you’re an experienced Data Architect / Engineer looking to work on high‑impact data platforms, apply now. Farbar Siddiq – #J-18808-Ljbffr