Senior Data Engineer

Job description

• Lead enterprise data platforms and shape future-ready architectures
• Join a purpose-driven organisation delivering critical public infrastructure
• Competitive contract rate with hybrid work and impactful projects
• 6 month contract with immediate start 

About the Company

Our client is a large, Auckland‑based public sector provider delivering essential infrastructure services to a large customer base. It is known for its long‑term asset stewardship, sustainability focus, and complex delivery environment. The culture is collaborative and outcome‑focused, offering contractors the opportunity to contribute immediately and work alongside experienced digital and business leaders.

About the Role

As a Senior Data Engineer, you’ll lead the design and delivery of enterprise-grade data solutions that support critical business decisions. Working closely with Data Engineering Leaders and Architecture teams, you’ll build scalable data pipelines and platforms, mentor engineers, and drive best practice across governance, quality, and design.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimise scalable data pipelines and architectures.
• Mentor engineers and champion best practice across data engineering.
• Collaborate with architecture teams to shape the data platform landscape.
• Identify inefficiencies and improve systems through automation and optimisation.
• Ensure data solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned to future needs.

Skills & Experience Required
We’re looking for a senior, technically strong data engineer with:

• 10+ years’ experience with ETL tools (ADF, AWS Glue or similar).
• Advanced SQL expertise and strong Python programming skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Snowflake or Databricks.
• Deep understanding of data architecture (data lakes, warehouses, lakehouse).
• Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to mentor and influence teams.

How to Apply
Click APPLY and include your CV and cover letter. Reference number: 145139.
Please note, we can only consider applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand at the time of application.

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