Principal / Senior Data Engineer (Data Platforms)

Principal / Senior Data Engineer (Data Platforms)

Christchurch, New Zealand – a boutique technology firm that specialises in data‑centric solutions across AI, machine learning, and software engineering.

Overview

As a Principal / Senior Data Engineer, you will design and build real‑time data pipelines and implement data mesh architectures for clients. The role blends deep technical expertise with a client‑facing consulting approach, delivering data‑driven solutions that produce tangible business outcomes.

Technical Responsibilities

• Developing Data Solutions : Build and enhance data‑driven solutions using Databricks, Snowflake, Google Cloud, AWS, and data‑mesh principles.
• Data Pipeline Development : Create and optimise high‑performance batch and real‑time pipelines with Kafka, Flink, Dataflow, and Airflow.
• Big Data Processing & Analytics : Leverage Spark, Flink, and other frameworks for large‑scale data processing.
• Cloud Data Management : Manage cloud services such as AWS Redshift, S3, Google BigQuery, and GCS to enable efficient data sharing.
• Security and Compliance : Embed security‐by‑design and compliance gates in all data infrastructure.

Consulting Responsibilities

Ideal Skills and Experience

Professional Experience and Qualifications

Benefits

Our Christchurch office is a renovated former print‑house on St Asaph Street, shortlisted for NZIA Canterbury Interior Architecture 2024, providing a high‑quality, creative environment.

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