Senior Data Platform Engineer

1 week ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time
  • Transform the current environment to leverage the power of information
  • Be part of a team of 20 Data Services professionals involved in some of Auckland Councils critical transformation projects.
  • Salary between $140K - $146K per annum
  • Hybrid working environment.

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

As a Senior Data Platform Engineer, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable data pipelines and storage solutions to support advanced analytics and business needs. You'll manage cloud-based platforms like Snowflake and Azure, ensuring performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency while continuously improving system reliability and efficiency. A key part of the role is embedding strong data security practices, monitoring system performance, and ensuring compliance with data governance standards.

Working closely with Data Engineers, Analysts, and Technology Services teams, you'll deliver strategic data solutions and ensure seamless integration with existing systems. As a senior member of the team, you'll mentor others, build internal capability, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Your expertise will play a crucial role in strengthening our in-house data platform capability and supporting the delivery of scalable, reliable data infrastructure.

He kōrero mōu: About you

We seek a senior-level candidate with 5+ years' experience in cloud-based data solutions, with a strong background in leading technical initiatives and guiding best practices. This is important because you will lead the implementation of cloud-native data warehousing, manage infrastructure through automation tools, and drive efficient data integration and transformation processes to support robust data platforms.

The tools we use and what we are looking for:

  • 3 plus years' experience in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud (GCP)
  • Strong expertise in cloud-native data warehousing tools (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery)
  • Extensive experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
  • Proficiency in data integration and transformation tools such as Fivetran, dbt, Apache Spark, Talend, or Apache Airflow

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.5 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitiniMy success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

You'll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership, Kiwisaver employer contribution additional to your base salary offered and a range of other partnership discounts

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

Me Tono Ināianei : Apply Now

Applications close: Sunday 6 April 2025

Auckland Council 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.

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