23rd October, 2025
Data Engineer / Data Observability / 6 Months Contract / Canberra / NV1 / NV2
About the company
Working within the defence and technology sector, dedicated to supporting the Australian Army’s digital transformation. Based in Canberra with national reach, the company focuses on delivering secure, integrated, and scalable data solutions for defence operations.
About the role
The role leads the design and implementation of data observability systems, working closely with Defence stakeholders and technical teams in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
- Initial 6 Months rolling contract
- Based in Canberra
- NV1 or NV2
- rate range circa $1000 + GST
Benefits - Long-term contract with potential extensions (up to 4 years total)
- Exposure to cutting-edge Defence technology projects
- Opportunity to contribute to national capability enhancement
- Flexible work arrangements and professional development
- NV1 clearance with potential for NV2 upgrade
Duties / Key responsibilities - Design, build and implement data observability and analytics tooling
- Develop and maintain observability frameworks for testing and experimentation
- Conduct data analysis, root cause investigation and performance optimisation
- Integrate observability into DevSecOps and automation pipelines
- Support Army exercises and mentor ADF personnel
Skills and experience - Strong Linux (Red Hat) administration skills
- Proven experience with data observation, analytics, and DevSecOps (CI/CD, GitLab)
- Proficiency in Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java, C, and C++
- Experience with APIs, virtualisation (KVM/VMware), and system integration
- NV1 security clearance (NV2 preferred)
- Defence or Government project experience
If you’re interested in this opportunity and feel you’re the right fit please click “apply”
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Data Engineer / Data Observability / 6 Months Contract / Canberra / NV1 / NV2
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