Engineer (Data)

Join to apply for the Engineer (Data) role at Southern Cross Health InsuranceJoin to apply for the Engineer (Data) role at Southern Cross Health InsuranceWe're a not-for-profit organisation on a mission to transform ourselves and empower New Zealanders to live their healthiest lives.With almost a million members in our care, we are New Zealand's leading health insurer.We have an unstoppable focus, delivering outstanding experiences to our members in their time of need.

This is an exciting time to be part of our journey and in return for your extraordinary talent, we'll provide a high performing values-based team environment where people are at our heart.About The RoleOur Engineer (Data) plays a pivotal role in shaping our data platform infrastructure and processes.

You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our data systems are highly available, scalable, and reliable.As part of the Platform Engineering team, you'll contribute to impactful outcomes while gaining exposure to a broad range of technologies and practices.Key ResponsibilitiesDesigning, building, and maintaining robust ELT / ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory, dbt Cloud, and SnowflakeWriting complex, high-performance SQL queries across platforms including SQL Server and OracleDeveloping scalable data warehousing solutions with a focus on modularity, reusability, and re-run-abilityCollaborating across teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex data challenges in a regulated environmentConducting data profiling, implementing test automation, and maintaining high-quality documentationSupporting both relational and NoSQL storage systems through thoughtful data model designApplying Agile, DevOps / DataOps, and Platform Engineering best practices to build secure, resilient data pipelinesMonitoring and improving observability metrics such as data accuracy, availability, reliability, and qualityDefining and tracking key performance indicators to measure and enhance solution effectivenessEmbedding Data as a Product principles to ensure data sets and pipelines meet stakeholder needs, with clear ownership, quality standards and lifecycle managementAbout youHands-on experience with Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, dbt Cloud, and Azure Cloud servicesStrong SQL skills, with the ability to write and optimise complex queries across multiple platformsSolid understanding of data warehousing, data modelling, and ELT / ETL pipeline developmentFamiliarity with observability frameworks and quality assurance practices for data productsExposure to platform engineering principles and modern software development environmentsJoin a proud diverse team, that's always there, always real, always true.

If you thrive in a caring, honest and open culture, we think you'll love working with us.We know that it is our team's culture and wellbeing that will drive us forward.

That's why we prioritise not only professional development opportunities but opportunities to thrive personally, too.

We offer exceptional work / life balance, and our employees are encouraged to – and rewarded for – living well.Southern Cross Employee Benefits IncludeFive days of wellbeing leave per year (Pro-rata for part time employees)Health insurance for you and your immediate whanauLife insurance cover and discounts on pet and travel insuranceExtra parental leave benefits and financial wellbeing supportParticipate in our workplace wellbeing programme.That's not all.

Need more time to study, volunteer or support your whanau?

You'll have the opportunity to purchase flexi leave.

Each year, you will also get to take part in a volunteer day, to contribute to a cause or community with your team.Our commitment to LGBTQIA+ and minority communities is reflected in our culture, and we run a regular Diversity and Inclusion Forum to help ensure this continues to flourish.If you share our commitment and passion, then apply now!

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