Senior Data Engineer – Cloud Data Platforms
Location: Wellington CBD
Term: Fixed term until 30/06/2026 and a high chance of going permanent
We’re seeking a skilled Senior Data Engineer to take ownership of our cloud-based Data Warehouse platform, ensuring it remains robust, high-performing, and continuously evolving to meet business needs.
In this pivotal role, you’ll architect and enhance modern data ecosystems using tools like Databricks, Power BI, and cloud-native data sharing technologies. You’ll also lead vendor partnerships, maintain platform reliability, and deliver scalable solutions that empower smarter, data-driven decisions across the organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a strategic technical leadership role, influencing enterprise-wide data initiatives in a cloud-first environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design, manage, and optimise cloud-based Data Warehouse platforms
- Ensure platform reliability, security, and compliance with governance frameworks
- Lead incident response, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement efforts
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate platform operations
- Collaborate with vendors, engineers, and analysts to deliver scalable data solutions
- Support platform upgrades and change initiatives aligned with business goals
What You’ll Bring
- Solid experience in Data Warehouse or Data Platform engineering
- Expertise in Databricks, Power BI, or similar cloud technologies
- Strong background in platform reliability, performance tuning, and automation
- Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and engage senior stakeholders
- Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills in complex technical environments
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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