Senior Data Engineer

Potentia
Canterbury
1 week ago
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About the role

About the role
This is a Senior Data Engineer role within a large organisation delivering data services that supportnational, enterprise level decision making.


You’ll join a collaborative, delivery-focused team working on a fixed-term project through to June 2027, building modern data services using cloud-native platforms and advanced data engineering practices. This role suits someone who enjoys combining hands‑on engineering with some elements of leadership, mentoring, and close engagement with stakeholders.


For this role you must be based in Christchurch, with flexible working arrangements and genuinely family‑friendly hours.


What you’ll be doing

  • Developing data services using Databricks and modern data warehousing platforms
  • Designing, building, and improving end-to-end data pipelines across ingestion, processing, quality, and storage
  • Leading by example through strong engineering practices, mentoring, and technical guidance
  • Working across Medallion-style architectures
  • Building and optimising pipelines using Python, PySpark, SQL, and Delta Lake
  • Collaborating closely with analysts, engineers, and non‑technical stakeholders in a project environment
  • Contributing to CI/CD pipelines and improving deployment and reliability practices

What we’re looking for

  • 5+ years’ experience as a Data Engineer working in complex data environments
  • Strong hands‑on experience with Databricks (Delta Lake, notebooks, SQL/Python, orchestration)
  • Solid understanding of data engineering patterns including ingestion, transformation, data quality, and storage
  • Experience designing ETL/ELT pipelines and data models for analytical use cases
  • Proficiency in Python, PySpark, and SQL
  • Experience with cloud data warehouses (e.g. Azure SQL, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Synapse)
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab)
  • Experience working in Agile, cross‑functional teams
  • A collaborative mindset — attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn matter as much as technical skill

Why join

  • Work on data products that contribute to meaningful, real‑world outcomes
  • Senior role with space to lead, mentor, and shape technical direction
  • Fixed‑term role through June 2027 offering stability and interesting project work
  • Flexible working arrangements and family‑friendly hours
  • Competitive salary range and strong employee benefits
  • Supportive environment that invests in learning and professional growth

About the culture

This is a values‑led, inclusive environment where people are encouraged to be themselves, work collaboratively, and keep improving how things are done. The culture emphasises trust, learning, and delivering high‑quality outcomes that matter.


How to apply

Apply with your CV or contact James Hurren at ******@potentia.co.nz for a confidential discussion.


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