Data Tech Lead

Lead a major enterprise data transformation initiative, driving technical delivery, data integration and modernisation within a complex enterprise environment.

The Opportunity

Talent International is seeking an experienced

Technical Data Lead / Data Engineering Lead to join a leading Australian enterprise on an exciting 6-month contract based in Brisbane.

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a significant

Enterprise Data Platform transformation, consolidating multiple operational data sources into a centralised platform to improve data quality, accessibility, real-time insights and business decision-making.

You’ll work closely with data architects, engineers and senior stakeholders, providing technical direction and ensuring complex data initiatives translate into practical, scalable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery across enterprise data integration, migration and platform modernisation initiatives.
• Guide data engineering and integration teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles.
• Oversee the consolidation of disparate data sources into a centralised Enterprise Data Platform.
• Drive improvements in data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, data quality and governance.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and business stakeholders to deliver scalable data solutions.
• Manage technical dependencies, delivery risks and competing priorities.
• Support enhanced reporting, analytics and real-time data capabilities.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Technical Data Lead, Data Engineering Lead, Data Lead or Technical Lead within a large enterprise.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture, data integration and modern data platforms.
• Experience with Apache Kafka, event streaming and enterprise integration technologies.
• Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT, data pipelines, data modelling and data quality management.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and delivering complex data initiatives.
• Experience integrating multiple enterprise systems and operational data sources.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to bridge technical architecture and business delivery.

Highly Regarded

• Experience with AWS and cloud-based data platforms.
• Large-scale data migration, data warehouse modernisation or Enterprise Data Platform delivery.
• Experience consolidating legacy or fragmented data environments.
• Background in aviation, transport, logistics or other complex operational environments.
• Exposure to real-time data processing, business intelligence and operational analytics.

Why Apply?

• Competitive daily rate: $975-$1,050 per day including superannuation.
• 6-month contract with a leading Australian enterprise.
• Opportunity to lead a high-impact data transformation initiative.
• Work alongside experienced architects, engineers and senior business stakeholders.
• Play a key role in shaping enterprise data capabilities and improving operational decision-making.

Interested?

If you’re a technically strong data leader who enjoys solving complex integration challenges and driving meaningful delivery outcomes, Apply now through SEEK or send your CV directly to Ray at Sign in to view email for a confidential discussion.