Junior Data Engineer - 12 Month FTC

At Thales, we know technology has the ability to make our world more secure, sustainable, and inclusive – and that it’s all driven by human intelligence.

Because it takes human intelligence to build and power the systems and solutions that people depend on every day. So we stay curious and make space for diverse points of view. We share what we know and we challenge what’s possible.

From manufacturing and engineering to cybersecurity and space, we’re driving progress in some of the world’s most important industries – and working together to build a future we can all trust.

Our Benefits

In addition to interesting, engaging opportunities that impact at scale, and ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, Thales Cyber can offer you:

Competitive remuneration structure

Hybrid and flexible working options under the Thales Flex program

Paid parental leave and family support through Parents at Work

The day off on your birthday each year

Novated Lease options

Ongoing personal and professional development opportunities

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About Thales

Thales delivers cybersecurity products and services that keep people and assets safe, giving organisations confidence in the security of their digital journeys. Our solutions are deployed in 148 countries, helping governments to maintain sovereignty, and organisations to preserve their strategic autonomy.

Thales is a global leader in cybersecurity - no.1 in data security - with 6,000+ experts and developers. We bring trust and resilience to key industries including finance, health, retail and manufacturing, as well as vital sectors such as aerospace, critical infrastructure, defence and space.

YOUR ROLE

We’re looking for a motivated

Junior Data Engineer

to join our growing data team and build a strong foundation in modern data platforms. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who’s keen to develop hands-on skills in data engineering, analytics, and cloud technologies while working alongside experienced engineers.

You’ll support the design, build, and optimisation of data pipelines, help maintain data quality, and contribute to scalable data solutions that enable better business insights.

What You’ll Do

Assist in building and maintaining data pipelines and integrations

Support data modelling, transformation, and quality initiatives

Work with cloud data platforms and modern analytics tools

Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver data solutions

Learn and apply best practices in data engineering and governance

What You’ll Bring:

Foundational skills in data, engineering, or analytics

Exposure to SQL, Python, or similar languages

Interest in cloud platforms and modern data stacks

Strong problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn

Good communication skills and a collaborative approach

Australian citizenship

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY

After you have applied, you will receive an email acknowledging your application. We’ll then provide a personalised experience for suitable applicants as we progress the selection and assessment process. Prior to being offered employment, you will need to complete pre-employment police and depending on the role type, medical checks as well.

Please note:

The Talent Acquisition team are taking time to recharge over Christmas from 19th December 2025 to 5th January 2026. You can still apply as normal, but responses and application reviews will resume once we return in January. Thank you for your patience and we wish you a wonderful holiday season.

It’s easy to dismiss the perfect opportunity if you don’t see yourself as the perfect fit. If this role feels right – no matter your background or personal circumstances – please introduce yourself or join our community. We’re committed to supporting a diverse workplace, and that starts here.

We’re proud to be endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer for All Women, but we know there’s always more we can do. We’ll continue to foster industry partnerships, employee resource groups (ERGs) and development opportunities to make Thales a genuinely equitable employer, for everyone.

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