Senior Data Engineer

About this role

Position : Senior Data Engineer
Salary : 3,000 - 5,000 NZD
Working Hours & Conditions : New Zealand working hours

OVERVIEW:
This isn't a role where you'll be handed a ticket queue. You'll own meaningful pieces of work, shape how we build, and have a direct hand in what the company becomes over the next few year.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and deliver modern data platforms using tools like Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Fivetran, Coalesce, dbt, and Power BI
Lead projects end-to-end - from architecture through to client handover
Champion data governance practices that make platforms trustworthy and scalable
Support clients through the change that comes with adopting new ways of working with data
Help build internal standards and frameworks that shape how the whole team works
Lift capability across the team - by doing good work and being someone others learn from
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years of experience in data engineering or modern data platform delivery
Strong SQL and Python, plus hands-on experience with Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Fivetran, Coalesce, or dbt
Solid understanding of medallion architecture and dimensional modelling
Familiarity with data governance and metadata tools like Microsoft Purview and Coalesce Catalog
Comfortable using AI tools to accelerate development, whether that's Claude, Snowflake Cortex, or similar
Experience building data pipelines and data products that support AI and ML use cases, including an understanding of what clean, well-structured data looks like for model consumption
A track record of owning projects and delivering results, not just contributing to them
The communication skills to work directly with clients and earn their trust
Previous consulting experience is a plus, but a client-first mindset matters more