Senior Data Engineer

• Lead enterprise data solutions using Snowflake, Azure, AWS and dbt.
• Hybrid working with flexibility and a collaborative Central Auckland based team.
• Influence data strategy while mentoring others in a senior technical role.

Are you a highly experienced Data Engineer who thrives on building scalable, cloud-based data solutions? We’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join a collaborative and agile Digital team, where you’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and optimising enterprise data platforms that support data-driven decision making across the organisation.

This is a hands-on senior technical role where you’ll work alongside Data Engineers, Architects, and business stakeholders to deliver best-practice data solutions, maintain existing data platforms, and help shape the future data landscape.

What you’ll be doing

• Designing, building, and maintaining modern data pipelines and data platforms.
• Integrating data from multiple sources to support reporting, analytics, and business insights.
• Developing and optimising data warehouses, data lakes, and cloud-based data solutions.
• Ensuring data quality, governance, security, and privacy standards are met.
• Managing ETL/ELT processes and implementing DataOps best practices.
• Supporting and enhancing existing data platforms to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Building automation and improving data engineering workflows for efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborating with business stakeholders to translate business questions into data solutions.
• Mentoring team members and contributing to a high-performance, knowledge-sharing culture.

What you’ll bring

• At least 10 years’ experience working with ETL tools such as Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, or similar.
• Strong experience with Snowflake, cloud data platforms, and modern data architectures.
• Advanced SQL and Python scripting skills.
• Experience with dbt, Snowpark, DataOps practices, and database management.
• Strong working knowledge of AWS, Azure, ADF, Snowflake, and Terraform.
• Experience building and supporting data lakes, warehouses, or lakehouse environments.
• Understanding of CI/CD deployment principles and agile delivery methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and strong problem-solving capability.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be a senior technical professional who leads by example, enjoys collaborating across teams, and is passionate about leveraging technology to drive better business outcomes. You’ll bring a continuous improvement mindset, strong leadership qualities, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.

Why apply?

• Work on large-scale cloud data platforms and modern data technologies.
• Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking Digital team.
• Opportunity to influence data strategy and best practice across the organisation.
• Supportive culture that values innovation, learning, and professional growth.
• Convenient location.

How to apply – To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.

Overseas Applicants – Please note that applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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