Senior or Lead or Principal Data Engineer

Senior | Lead or Principal Data Engineer Opportunity at ClearPoint

Auckland

A bit about us

For over 18 years, ClearPoint has helped organisations succeed in a continually changing digital landscape. We are a trusted technology partner combining digital design, software engineering, data and insights, cloud and platforms, and consulting services to help organisations adapt to change.

We pride ourselves on forming transformational collaborative partnerships that maximise value, deliver results and make a lasting impact through great outcomes and capability uplift. Through innovative thinking, we strive to make a difference for ourselves, our teams, our clients and our community across New Zealand and Australia.

The ClearPoint culture

We're proud of the collaborative and inclusive culture we've fostered at ClearPoint. Our values are the essence of what we stand for and underpin our way of working and interactions.

• Respect and Care for People
• Act with Integrity
• Earn and Nurture Trust

Our diverse team enables us to better understand and serve our clients, attract the best talent and innovate successfully. So, from the moment you step through our doors, you'll feel welcome and supported to do the best work you can.

Our head office in Auckland is a modern, functional space overlooking the Viaduct, and just a 5-minute walk from Britomart's central transport hub. We've also got access to co-working spaces across New Zealand and Australia, to cater to some of our team and clients in different regions.

The role

Are you a visionary data leader ready to transform the way organisations leverage technology? ClearPoint is seeking a Senior, Lead OR Principal Data Engineer to help drive innovation, shape cutting-edge data and AI strategies, and work closely with our Practice Director, Platform Engineering and the growing dynamic data practice in Auckland. This isn't just another job - it's a chance to:

Architect game-changing data platforms and AI solutions that push technological boundaries

Lead a world-class team of data innovators

Craft strategic solutions that deliver real-world impact

Work at the intersection of technology, strategy, and client success

What Makes an Ideal Candidate?

We're looking for a forward-thinking senior level Data practitioner who embodies the ClearPoint spirit - someone creative, curious, and unafraid to explore new possibilities. You'll bring a growth mindset and a natural enthusiasm for solving complex problems, thriving in an environment that values both innovation and rigour. Collaborative and confident, you work brilliantly with others, leading with clarity and calm while creating space for every voice to contribute. You take real ownership of outcomes, keeping clients at the heart of what you do, and take pride in delivering data and AI solutions that make a tangible impact. Professional, adaptable, and resilient, you're someone others can rely on - a trusted expert who brings energy, quality, and insight to every challenge.

Your Toolkit for Success

Our ideal candidate brings:

Mastery of modern data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, AWS, Azure)

Profound programming skills (Python, SQL, Java)

Deep knowledge and ongoing learning around the use of AI in data projects, and designing and implementing AI solutions based on a foundation of solid data

Advanced knowledge of data integration and transformation tools

A holistic approach to data strategy and architecture

Experience turning data into actionable insights

Deep understanding of enabling organisations to leverage data to create value

More Than Just a Technical Role

At a senior level, this position goes beyond technical skills. You'll be:

Guiding our data practice's strategic direction

Building groundbreaking data propositions

Communicating complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences

Driving innovation that transforms how businesses use data

Helping our clients adopt modern approaches to leveraging and governing data and AI

Transforming potential leads into successful partnerships

What We Offer

Competitive compensation

Cutting-edge technological environment

Opportunity to work with leading clients

Professional growth and development

Collaborative, innovative team culture

Work on complex, interesting, award-winning and market-leading projects. There's plenty of variety and autonomy in the role, giving you the opportunity to carve your own path and shape the Data practice within ClearPoint.

We offer competitive remuneration with a range of staff perks and benefits. These include health insurance and subsidised gym memberships as well as access to massages, a dog- and kid-friendly head office, drinks and snacks, barista coffee, and lots of opportunity to take part in team sports and other events.

At ClearPoint we support flexible or remote working arrangements where appropriate that enable you to balance your work, life and passions. We have a number of ways to help us all stay connected, regardless of where you're working from - Slack and Google Meet are key

What you'll be working with (tech, tools and more)

We have a BYOD policy at ClearPoint to allow you to utilise whatever tech takes your fancy. For our permanent staff, we provide a yearly BYOD allowance and phone allowance, so you can choose the tech that best suits your needs.

All our permanent staff get an annual training and professional development budget for books, courses and conferences. You'll also get access to resources from a range of our partners such as AWS, Microsoft, Okta, Snowflake and Salesforce, including training platforms, partner portals, online courses and real-life practice. We also offer a range of lunch and learn sessions; engineering festivals and tech community meet ups to foster networking and sharing of knowledge.

Interested?

If you're passionate about data, love solving complex problems, and want to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you

Location: Auckland, New Zealand Type: Permanent Full-Time Position

Ready to redefine the future of data? Let's connect

To apply, send your CV and a brief introduction showcasing your data leadership journey to

ClearPoint is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. You must be eligible to work in New Zealand to be successful in this application.