Associate Data Engineer (GraphQL) – Consulting

Location: Canberra
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Alyssa Fraser

Contact email: alyssa@assemblesolutions.com.au
Published: 24 days ago

About the Role
We are looking for an early-career Data Engineer to join a growing consulting team delivering across complex Federal Government programs.

This is an opportunity for someone with around 1–2 years’ experience who wants to build their career across both hands-on data engineering and consulting. You’ll work on modern data solutions while gaining exposure to stakeholder engagement and advisory work within a secure environment.

  • Permanent Full Time position

  • Canberra based

  • NV1 Security Clearance

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Supporting the design and development of data pipelines and data solutions

  • Working with GraphQL and API-driven architectures to enable efficient data access

  • Assisting with data integration, modelling and platform development

  • Collaborating with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions

  • Contributing to documentation, reporting and solution design

  • Learning how to deliver within consulting engagements across government programs

About You

  • Around 12–18 months experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering or a related field

  • Exposure to GraphQL or modern API technologies

  • Understanding of data pipelines, data modelling or backend systems

  • Strong communication skills and an interest in consulting or stakeholder-facing work

  • Experience or interest in working within government or secure environments

  • Active NV1 Security Clearance

  • Degree in a relevant discipline

Benefits

  • Clear pathway to grow into a consulting data engineer

  • Exposure to complex, large-scale government programs

  • Opportunity to build both technical and advisory skillsets

  • Supportive team environment with strong development opportunities

  • Flexible working arrangements / hybrid WFH

  • 5 weeks annual leave + additional leave entitlements

  • Tech & wellness perks

How to Apply
If you’re early in your data engineering career and want to accelerate your growth in a consulting environment, apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion –alyssa@assemblesolutions.com.au