Senior Data Engineer

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 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