Associate Data Engineer

  • Posted09 December 2025
  • SalaryNegotiable
  • LocationNewcastle
  • Job type Contract
  • Discipline Data & Analytics
  • Reference90M0684860_1765259118

Job description

Associate Data Engineer Leading Mining Client (Consulting through FinXL IT)

About FinXL IT

FinXL IT Professional Services is a leading IT consultancy that partners with clients to bridge the gap between business needs and technology capabilities. Since 2003, we've been delivering high-value ICT services across government, finance, telecommunications, and enterprise sectors.

The Role

FinXL IT is seeking an Associate Data Engineer to join our consulting team and be deployed with a leading Mining client on a key transformation engagement. This is a unique opportunity to join our dedicated Associate Program, designed to accelerate your career in data engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in executing trial loads and running data quality checks

  • Monitor pipeline performance during migration cycles

  • Apply and verify simple cleansing recipes and remediation rules

  • Document results for data quality reporting

  • Support reconciliation activities by verifying data counts

  • Ensure data integrity against source systems

  • Maintain documentation for ETL scripts and transformation logic

Key Skills & Experience

  • Experience supporting data migration pipelines and ETL processes

  • Ability to execute trial loads and run data quality checks

  • Proficiency in verifying data counts and simple logic

  • Experience applying data cleansing and remediation rules

  • Strong documentation skills for ETL scripts and logic

  • High attention to detail regarding data integrity

  • Basic understanding of SQL and data engineering concepts

Why Join the FinXL IT Associate Program?

We don't just find you a job; we build your career. As part of our Associate Program, you will access benefits designed to set you up for long-term success:

  • Pathway to Permanency: This role is designed as a 12-month engagement where you will embed yourself within the client's team, with the ultimate goal of transitioning into a permanent employee with the client at the end of the year.

  • Dedicated Support: You will have a dedicated Workforce Manager who will act as your career guide, checking in regularly to provide support, answer questions, and ensure you are settling in well.

  • Tailored Development: We work with you and the client to build a professional development plan, helping you grow your experience, skills, and CV to prepare you for the future.

  • Community & Culture: Join a wider cohort of Associates! We organise regular team-building events and catch-ups to help you connect with your peers and build a strong professional network.

Next Steps

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV via SEEK.

Please note that due to the volume of responses, only shortlisted consultants will be contacted.