Data Engineer
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
The Role:
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Join a collaborative and high-performing team of data specialists. This versatile role goes beyond traditional pipeline development, positioning you as a trusted technical advisor responsible for delivering and optimizing scalable data solutions across diverse client engagements.
A Critical Note on Tech Stack: The core data practice is heavily invested in Snowflake, this specific position requires strong, proven expertise within the Microsoft Azure data ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Azure Data Management: Specialise in managing and optimising data lakes and warehouses, leveraging core Azure services (e.g., Data Factory, Synapse Analytics / Fabrics, SQL Database, Blob Storage).
- ETL/ELT Pipeline Mastery: Design, deploy, and fine-tune robust ETL/ELT workflows to ensure seamless data integration from various sources into cloud-native platforms.
- Data Architecture & Modeling: Architect and maintain secure, high-performance, and scalable SQL/NoSQL database systems.
- Client Consulting & Delivery: Work with the wider team to translate complex technical requirements into production-ready solutions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Data Scientists, Solution Architects, & Project Managers to drive successful, data-driven outcomes.
What You Will Bring
- Experience: A minimum of 2+ years of hands-on data engineering experience, specifically in building resilient data pipelines.
- Technical Expertise (Must-Haves):
- Excellent proficiency in Python and SQL.
- Proven, hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse.
- Technical Expertise (Highly Valued):
- Experience utilising dbt for advanced data transformation.
- Snowflake
- Consulting Mindset:
- Pragmatic: Focused on delivering high-quality, practical solutions without resorting to over-engineering.
- Growth Mindset: An "always learning" attitude, demonstrating technology-agnosticism and a readiness to rapidly adopt new tools like Snowflake.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and business stakeholders across cross-functional teams.
Why Join?
- Innovation at the Core: Work directly with a proprietary standalone AI engine and the latest cloud technologies.
- Variety & Challenge: Engage in a stimulating mix of challenging projects across multiple industries - boredom is not an option.
- Invested in Your Growth: Excellent continuous learning opportunities to help you shape the future of data-driven solutions in New Zealand.
Ready to transform data into intelligence? If you are a passionate Data Engineer eager to make a tangible impact and specialise in Azure, we encourage you to apply!
Contact me at amaan.kazmi@randstadigital.co.nz or 0220607986 for more information.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.