Senior Data Engineer

• Great company culture where staff are valued and supported
• Excellent benefits, LI-hybrid working model.
• Full-time permanent opportunity based in Auckland CBD
• Rem between $130K to $140K per annum

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited combines the power of Auckland’s cultural richness with our successful destination management and economic development programs. We are New Zealand’s largest producer of cultural, entertainment, sporting, and wildlife experiences and the largest regional economic development agency in the country. Our work touches all Aucklanders and visitors to our region, creating a legacy for future generations. 

To know more about what we do and what’s on in Auckland visit our website: https://aucklandunlimited.com/

He angitūtanga: The opportunity
 

Are you ready to unlock the full potential of data within our organization? We are looking for a skilled Senior Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of enterprise data assets, systems, and integration pipelines. In this role, you will drive the execution of our data strategy, supporting the organization’s digital transformation into a data-driven powerhouse.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Analyzing and organizing raw data to extract valuable insights
• Build and maintain robust data systems and pipelines, and run complex data analysis to interpret trends.
• Prepare data for prescriptive and predictive modeling, develop algorithms, and explore ways to enhance data quality.
• Work closely with data analysts and architects to develop tools and programs that empower smarter not harder decision-making.

For the full Position Description, click this link

He kōrero mōu: About you

We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of database management systems and data management technologies, proficiency in data analysis, and experience with programming languages and machine learning methodologies. Your flexibility, integrity, and organizational skills will be invaluable in this role. If you have previous experience as a data engineer and technical expertise in data models and manipulation, join us and be part of shaping our data-driven future.

Skills in the below areas will be highly desirable:

• Azure Data Factory (Synapse Pipeline)
• Azure Synapse (Apache Spark/Delta lake), Azure SQL DB, or Databricks
• Azure Data-lake Storage, Gen 2
• Python/PySpark
• SQL/PySQL
• JSON Knowledge
• Rest API Knowledge
• Kimball Methodology
• Medallion Architecture
• Not essential, but good to have – Service Bus, Azure Function, Logic Apps.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
 

At Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, we transform modest concepts into significant achievements, propelling Auckland towards a promising future. We empower early adopters and forward-thinkers to forge new enterprises, cultivate thriving tech hubs, and foster vibrant creative industries. Our shared objective is clear: Enriching the cultural and economic life of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.  Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic TAU benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership, Kiwisaver employer contribution additional to your base salary offered and a range of other partnership discounts! Click this link to find out more.

If you have questions about this role, email me directly at kennedy.sua@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Applications close Tuesday 8 October 2024

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited strongly encourages our employees to be fully vaccinated.