Expression of Interest - Senior Data Engineer

A bit about us

For over 16 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 by ensuring we all live and breathe our values:

- 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

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing and implementing data solutions that drive our client’s business forward. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure data is accessible, reliable, and ready for analysis. Your expertise in Snowflake, DBT, AWS, and Python will be essential in optimising our data infrastructure and enabling advanced data analytics.

The experience we’re looking for

- Proven commercial experience as a Senior Data Engineer, with a strong background in Snowflake, DBT, AWS, and Python

- In-depth understanding of data warehousing concepts, ETL processes, and data modeling

- Hands-on experience with cloud-based data infrastructure, particularly AWS services such as S3, Redshift, and Lambda

- Proficiency in writing complex SQL queries and optimising them for performance

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

- A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred

What you’ll be doing

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using Snowflake and DBT

- Implement data warehousing solutions on AWS, ensuring optimal performance and reliability

- Develop, test, and maintain high-quality Python scripts for data processing and automation

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver data solutions that meet business needs

- Optimise data models and query performance to enhance data accessibility and usability.

- Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data engineering projects

- Mentor junior/ intermediate data engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of data engineering practices

What’s on offer?

Work on Complex, Award-Winning, and Market-Leading Projects - there’s plenty of variety in the role, giving you the opportunity to carve your own path 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 if you fancy.

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.

What’s next?

Sound like the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Please apply and one of our Talent team will be in touch for a confidential chat! You must be eligible to work in New Zealand or Australia to be successful in this application.