Data Engineer - Build Scalable Data Platforms for Impact

Waste Management Pte Ltd; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WM New Zealand is seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and optimise data products and infrastructure across the organisation. You will work with stakeholders, analysts, and the digital solutions team to deliver reliable, scalable data solutions that enable better decision-making and business performance.

This role balances hands-on engineering with strategic contribution, ideal for someone who enjoys building and influencing in a large, operational organisation.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in cloud and on-prem data warehousing.
• Experience building modern data platforms and pipelines.
• Hands-on with Snowflake, SQL, dbt, Data Factory, Databricks.
• Strong understanding of data modelling, ETL/ELT processes, and data architecture principles.
• Experience optimising data performance, quality, and governance practices.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical guidance to other engineers would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and data products.
• Leading the implementation and optimisation of modern data architectures and platforms.
• Ensuring data is reliable, secure, accessible, and fit for business use.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Supporting and mentoring junior Data Engineers and contributing to technical capability across the team.
• Driving continuous improvement in data engineering practices, standards, and governance.
• Working closely with analytics, reporting, and AI teams to enable advanced insights and innovation.
• Monitoring and optimising data performance, quality, and availability across systems.
• Contributing to strategic data initiatives that support business growth and transformation.

Skills

Data engineering

Snowflake

SQL

dbt

Data Factory

Databricks

ETL/ELT

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring

Tools

Snowflake

SQL

dbt

Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Job description

WM New Zealand is seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and optimise data products and infrastructure across the organisation. You will work with stakeholders, analysts, and the digital solutions team to deliver reliable, scalable data solutions that enable better decision-making and business performance.

This role balances hands-on engineering with strategic contribution, ideal for someone who enjoys building and influencing in a large, operational organisation.