Senior Data Engineer

**Senior Data Engineer / Data & Analytics Consultant** 📍 Auckland or Wellington, New Zealand At **dataengine** , we help organisations unlock the value of their data through modern cloud platforms, analytics, AI, and pragmatic delivery. We're looking for a **Senior Data Engineer** with strong consulting capability and deep expertise in **Snowflake and dbt** to help our clients build modern, scalable data platforms. **What You'll Bring** * 8+ years' experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, or Data Architecture. * Significant proven hands-on experience with **Snowflake and dbt in production environments** . * Advanced Snowflake capability across architecture, security, governance, data sharing, performance tuning, and workload optimisation * Strong experience developing dbt transformations, models, macros, testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines * Proven delivery of enterprise-scale cloud data platforms from design through to production support * Strong SQL, data modelling, and modern analytics architecture expertise * Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, or similar cloud data technologies * Strong consulting, communication, and stakeholder-management skills * Experience leading business and technical workshops * The ability to work across multiple clients and engagements * Must be based in **Auckland or Wellington** , with the flexibility to visit client sites when required **What You'll Do** * Design and deliver modern data platforms, analytics solutions, and data products. * Lead Snowflake and dbt implementations and optimisation initiatives. * Work directly with clients to solve complex data and analytics challenges. * Support architecture, governance, automation, and platform modernisation projects. Why dataengine? * Work with leading organisations across both public and private sectors. * Be part of a high-performing team specialising in modern data, analytics, and AI solutions. * Gain exposure to exciting projects spanning data platforms, analytics, governance, and AI. * Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative culture that values learning and innovation. If you're passionate about building modern data platforms and helping clients unlock value from their data, we'd love to hear from you. **Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.**