Senior Data Engineer

An employee-owned company where people are our why. 

We’re a technology company passionate about leaving our customers and people better off. It’s who we are and what we do. We create competitive advantages for our customers and grow our people along the way.

Ten years ago, we were a small Christchurch start-up. Now we’re a tier-one partner, nearing 100 people nationwide and growing rapidly in New Zealand and overseas. To support our next growth phase, we’re hiring a Senior Data Engineer located in Wellington to join our team of technical specialists and help transform some of New Zealand’s largest enterprises through innovative solutions.

About the role

You’ll help build cutting-edge data platforms that transform how clients use their data. As part of Inde’s Data Intelligence and Architecture team, you’ll design and implement advanced solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Synapse, Data Factory, Informatica and other technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead implementation of advanced data platforms for enterprise clients

  • Translate business requirements into technical solutions

  • Design and build data pipelines for ETL and ELT processes using Microsoft Synapse, Data Factory, other technologies

  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to clients

  • Mentor junior team members and support a culture of excellence

  • Innovate in metadata-driven frameworks and data ingestion

Our Ideal Candidate

You’ll be proactive, innovative, humble, and hungry to make a difference.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience building client relationships (professional services experience preferred)

  • A problem-solving mindset and innovative approach

  • Passion for technology and awareness of IT trends

  • A desire to learn and grow

Perks and benefits

  • A share of the profits each quarter.
  • Enjoy Southern Cross health insurance, wellbeing initiatives, additional leave.
  • Investment in your growth. Our key point of difference is our culture of technical leadership, innovation, and our focus on learning and development. 

  • Quarterly team celebrations and regular social events. Connection and collaboration are essential to us. 

Skills and experience

  • Significant experience in data engineering or senior BI development

  • Extensive experience designing and implementing advanced solutions using Microsoft Synapse and Data Factory

  • Proficient in Python and SQL for data manipulation and analysis

  • Proven ability to take ambiguous requirements, develop a plan, and deliver complete solutions

  • Strong in data modelling, ETL, and data warehousing

  • Proficient in Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines for deployment and testing

  • Experience in metadata-driven frameworks and advanced data ingestion techniques

  • Microsoft certifications (DP-203, DP-600, DP-700) valued

  • Informatica ETL development experience, particularly in data ingestion scenarios

  • Experience with multi-cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud) beneficial

About Inde

We are an employee-owned, values driven business. We specialise in IT consulting to large, enterprise customers and are known within the industry for our outcome focused approach, and our innovative solutions. We know that our people are what sets us apart, and our focus on development, both technical and personal, is what helps us maintain this point of difference.

We believe in the power of the collective, working together across the business, without silos. This requires deliberate relationship building and ensuring everyone benefits from the efforts they put in. This is why quarterly profit share, and social events are a priority, as well as a highlight.

How to apply

Apply via Seek if Inde seems like the kind of place for you. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 16 July.

Provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter outlining how you are a good match for our values (they really are that important to us). We expect our people to use the tools they have to do their work as efficiently as possible, so we are supportive of AI applications, however, don't send us the letter, send us your prompts instead. Let’s see how you think. 

Studies show underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every criterion, we still want to hear from you.

We’re committed to a fair, inclusive, and bias-free recruitment process. Let us know if we can make it more accessible for you. We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diverse perspectives. At Inde, you can be yourself.

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