Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Data Platform Engineer to take ownership of cloud-based Data Warehouse platforms and drive their reliability, performance, and continuous improvement.
In this role, you’ll design, support, and optimise modern data platforms across Databricks, Power BI, and cloud-based data sharing environments. You’ll also lead vendor relationships, ensure platform availability, and deliver scalable solutions that enable smarter decision-making.
This is an opportunity to step into a key technical leadership role with influence across enterprise-level data initiatives in a cloud-first environment.
Key responsibilities:
- Own the design, management, and optimisation of cloud Data Warehouse platforms
- Ensure platform reliability, security, and compliance with governance standards
- Lead continuous improvement, incident response, and risk management
- Drive automation and CI/CD pipelines for platform operations
- Partner with vendors, engineers, and analysts to deliver scalable data solutions
- Support change management and platform upgrades to meet business needs
What you’ll bring:
- Proven experience with Data Warehouse or Data Platform engineering
- Strong knowledge of Databricks, Power BI, or similar cloud platforms
- Background in platform reliability, optimisation, and automation (CI/CD)
- Ability to manage vendors and collaborate with senior stakeholders
- Expertise in data security, compliance, and risk management
- Strong problem-solving and leadership skills in complex environments
This is a fixed term role until the 30/06/2026 initially and is based in Wellington CBD.
For more information, apply today or contact Jaymin Southee on 044999471 or jaymin.southee@h2r.co.nz