Data Engineer — Modernize Pipelines & Analytics

Mercury NZ Limited; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 days leave per annum

Home office setup grant

Employee share scheme

Discounted health insurance

Well-being programme

Job summary

Mercury NZ Limited in Hamilton is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our Digital Services team, focusing on Generation and Wholesale Markets data and systems. The role covers both operational and analytical data pipelines as Mercury modernises its technology platforms.

You'll work with Wholesale Analysts, Business Analysts, Software Engineers and other Data Engineers to build data solutions that deliver value, monitor pipelines, and continuously improve data infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a commercial Technology environment, including at least 2 years in Data Engineering or analytics.
• Extensive Microsoft SQL Server experience including strong T-SQL, SSIS, SSMS.
• Exposure to modern data platforms and tools, for example Databricks, Snowflake, Fabric, Airflow, dbt
• Strong SQL and Python. Powershell experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Building, testing, deploying and maintaining data pipelines using our existing tech stack with opportunities to progressively modernise
• Working with data source owners and SMEs to understand and leverage Mercury's data assets
• Design data solutions that deliver real value and are easy to understand and use
• Contributing to improved platform functionality - streamlining pipelines and building repeatable patterns
• Proactively monitoring and responding to operational issues for the products you've built and existing products

Skills

Strong SQL & Python

T-SQL

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

Airflow

dbt

PowerShell

Job description

Mercury NZ Limited in Hamilton is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our Digital Services team, focusing on Generation and Wholesale Markets data and systems. The role covers both operational and analytical data pipelines as Mercury modernises its technology platforms.

You'll work with Wholesale Analysts, Business Analysts, Software Engineers and other Data Engineers to build data solutions that deliver value, monitor pipelines, and continuously improve data infrastructure.