Senior Data Engineer

Long term contract opportunity

Tō kamupene hou | Your new company

They are a large enterprise level organisation. My client is on the lookout for an experienced Data Engineer / Data Specialist to join a high-performing analytics and data team. This role will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data products and pipelines that support critical business functions, enabling data-driven decision-making across the organisation. You'll work closely with analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable and high-quality data solutions.

Tō tūranga hou | Your new role

• Design, develop, and maintain ETL/data pipelines that integrate data from multiple sources.
• Support ad-hoc data requests and deliver accurate datasets for reporting and analytics initiatives.
• Partner with business stakeholders, analysts, and data professionals to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and reliability through testing and validation processes.
• Optimise existing data products and pipelines for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Develop clean, well-documented, and reusable code aligned with established engineering and architectural standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support Agile delivery practices.

Ngā uara me ngā pūkenga e angitu ai koe | What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Strong SQL development skills and hands-on experience with ETL processes and data pipeline development.
• Experience with data modelling and transformation tools such as dbt.
• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms, ideally Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and BigQuery.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience building complex data models using SQL, Python, and/or DAX.
• Experience presenting analytical insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Understanding of Agile delivery methodologies.
• Experience within the insurance or financial services sector would be advantageous.

Duration - Contract until July 2027

Location - Must be based either in Auckland/ Christchurch

***Applicants must currently hold a valid New Zealand work visa***

Me aha koe ināianei | What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to [email protected].