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Job Summary/Introduction We are seeking an experienced Database Engineer to support scalable, secure and reliable data solutions. This is a long-term contract opportunity with a likely chance of extension. Sydney is preferred, with other locations considered. Hybrid working requires 3 days per week in the office. Applicants must hold a current NV1 AGSVA security clearance. Applicants without NV1 clearance will not be considered. Detailed Job Description As a Database Engineer, you will design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines and integration solutions across secure data environments. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines and data integration solutions Develop and optimise ETL/ELT processes across multiple data sources Work with data architects, analysts and downstream consumers to deliver reliable data solutions Implement batch and near-real-time data processing solutions Maintain data quality, reliability and platform performance Support cloud-based data platforms, data lakes and data warehouses Apply data security, privacy and access control requirements Troubleshoot data pipeline failures and performance issues Support automation, monitoring and continuous improvement Required Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience in Data Engineering or similar data-focused engineering roles Strong ETL/ELT and data pipeline orchestration experience Strong SQL skills with relational and NoSQL database experience Experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse or equivalent Experience with structured and semi-structured data Knowledge of data modelling and performance optimisation Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Location & Working Arrangements Sydney preferred, with other locations considered. Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days per week in the office. Contract Long-term contract with a likely chance of extension. Security Clearance A current NV1 AGSVA security clearance is mandatory. Applicants without an active NV1 clearance will not be considered. Desired Skills and Experience Job Summary/Introduction We are seeking an experienced Database Engineer to support scalable, secure and reliable data solutions. This is a long-term contract opportunity with a likely chance of extension. Sydney is preferred, with other locations considered. Hybrid working requires 3 days per week in the office. Applicants must hold a current NV1 AGSVA security clearance. Applicants without NV1 clearance will not be considered. Detailed Job Description As a Database Engineer, you will design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines and integration solutions across secure data environments. Key Responsibilities Design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines and data integration solutions Develop and optimise ETL/ELT processes across multiple data sources Work with data architects, analysts and downstream consumers to deliver reliable data solutions Implement batch and near-real-time data processing solutions Maintain data quality, reliability and platform performance Support cloud-based data platforms, data lakes and data warehouses Apply data security, privacy and access control requirements Troubleshoot data pipeline failures and performance issues Support automation, monitoring and continuous improvement Required Skills & Experience 5+ years' experience in Data Engineering or similar data-focused engineering roles Strong ETL/ELT and data pipeline orchestration experience Strong SQL skills with relational and NoSQL database experience Experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse or equivalent Experience with structured and semi-structured data Knowledge of data modelling and performance optimisation Experience with CI/CD and DevOps practices Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Location & Working Arrangements Sydney preferred, with other locations considered. Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days per week in the office. Contract Long-term contract with a likely chance of extension. Security Clearance A current NV1 AGSVA security clearance is mandatory. Applicants without an active NV1 clearance will not be considered.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.
