Lead Data Engineer

Beca Group Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Beca Group Limited is seeking a Lead Data Engineer in Auckland to lead enterprise-scale data initiatives, shaping data platforms, pipelines and governance. You will mentor teams and drive secure, scalable data solutions across stakeholders and business units.

You will work with Data Scientists and AI Engineers to operationalise advanced analytics while championing best practices and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A strong background in modern data engineering practices is essential.
• Experience with Azure pipelines, Microsoft Fabric (or similar data lake environments) and SQL Server is required.
• Exposure to Python, data governance and master data management is highly regarded.
• Experience with structured and unstructured data, geospatial datasets and IoT data is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of data pipelines and ETL/ELT frameworks.
• Maintain and optimise cloud-based data platforms and enable data re-use.
• Implement data security controls across platforms.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists and AI Engineers to operationalise advanced analytics.

Skills

Data engineering leadership

Data pipelines

Warehousing

Cloud architectures

Data modelling

Data governance

Data security

Mentoring

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Azure pipelines

Microsoft Fabric

SQL Server

Python

Job description

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We are excited to announce a permanent opportunity at Beca, where you will support innovative digital initiatives that drive data-driven decisions and actionable insights. Collaborating with our business and technology teams you will help create a shared understanding of needs and contribute to a broad range of analytical and innovative solutions. Your work will address real world, complex and unique problems across various business lines, clients, countries and technology platforms.

We are seeking a Lead Data Engineer with extensive experience delivering enterprise-scale data engineering solutions and a passion for innovation, quality and continuous improvement. In this role, you will provide technical leadership across data platforms, designing and delivering robust data provisioning, warehousing and integration solutions that enable data-driven decision making across the business. You will partner with stakeholders to understand strategic business objectives and translate them into practical, scalable and secure data solutions. As a trusted technical leader, you will take ownership of complex data engineering initiatives, ensuring best practice approaches are applied across architecture, data modelling, platform optimisation, data quality and governance.

Key responsibilities include leading the design and implementation of data pipelines and ETL/ELT frameworks, maintaining and optimising cloud-based data platforms, implementing data security controls, and enabling the re-use of enterprise data assets. You will also collaborate closely with Data Scientists and AI Engineers to operationalise advanced analytics and machine learning solutions.

A strong background in modern data engineering practices is essential. Experience with Azure pipelines, Microsoft Fabric ( or similar data lake environments) and SQL Server is required, while exposure to Python, data governance and master data management will be highly regarded. Experience working with structured and unstructured data, geospatial datasets and IoT data is advantageous.

Beyond technical expertise, you will mentor and coach others, champion best practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to building data capability across the organisation.

Ko wai koe | About you

You are an experienced data engineering professional who enjoys solving complex problems, turning data into actionable insights, and leading others to deliver great outcomes. Combining strong technical expertise with a collaborative mindset, you're comfortable working across stakeholders, data teams, and business leaders to deliver scalable, secure, and innovative data solutions. You will thrive in this role if you enjoy:

• Leading the design and optimisation of enterprise data platforms, pipelines, and warehousing solutions.
• Applying expertise in data modelling, cloud architectures, and data lifecycle management to solve business challenges.
• Driving data quality, governance, security, and master data management practices.
• Collaborating with Data Scientists, AI Engineers, and stakeholders to deliver advanced analytics and AI-enabled solutions.
• Mentoring and developing others while championing continuous improvement and technical excellence.

You’ll bring a passion for emerging technologies, strong communication skills, and a desire to shape the future of data and analytics within a growing organisation.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

A career with Beca will provide you with:

• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work.
• Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal / family commitments.
• Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia Pacific.
• A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration.
• Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.

Ready to make everyday better?

Hello! And welcome to a whole new world of possibilities with Beca. We hope you’re as keen as we are to find out more about each other.

Make everyday better Creative people together transforming our world' is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make everyday better. But we need problem solvers - the makers, the creators, the planners and practitioners to convert ideas into reality.

For over 100 years, we’ve been making a visible difference, developing, and delivering solutions for our clients, our people and our community. Focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies, to create better and safer outcomes.

What makes us different?

At Beca, our people are our business. We support curiosity and value great ideas, and are passionate about creating a workplace where people are engaged, feel incredible and can belong. Our employee-ownership model sets us apart. It’s an opportunity for our people to be invested in the future success of our business, with share ownership available for eligible employees. We also offer a range of employee benefits, designed to reward and recognise the amazing things our people are doing everyday. And our values of partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care are reflected in the way we work, with our people and with our clients.

When you are part of our Beca family, you’ll own your own career path and contribute to a legacy. Join us and discover for yourself how you own your career and can make a everyday better.