Principal Consultant - Snowflake

Datacom

Christchurch

Hybrid

NZD 150,000 - 210,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

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Job summary

Datacom is seeking a Principal Consultant Data & Analytics to design, implement and own modern data platform solutions for diverse clients. This client‑facing role emphasizes strong communication, leadership and pre‑sales engagement to shape winning proposals and delivery.

You’ll lead technical architecture and delivery across Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake and Databricks, mentor developers, and collaborate with practice leads.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
8+ years’ experience in EDW design and implementation.
8+ years’ experience in ETL architecture and design.
8+ years’ experience in data modelling.
5+ years’ experience in semantic layer development.
3+ years’ experience in Power BI architectures.
3+ years’ experience in pre-sales solutioning and client presentations.

Responsibilities

Shape proposals and solution designs with sales during pre-sales engagements.
Lead client presentations and solution walkthroughs to articulate value.
Identify upsell opportunities within existing accounts.
Facilitate stakeholder workshops to gather business requirements.
Lead architecture, design and delivery for Modern Data Platform solutions.
Provide thought leadership on data analytics and AI in data platforms.
Perform performance tuning and audits on data platforms.
Deliver documentation, training and knowledge transfer to clients and teams.
Mentor developers as SME in data platform/warehouse architectures.

Skills

Stakeholder mgmt

Pre-sales

Azure/AWS/GCP

Snowflake

Databricks

ETL/ELT design

Data modeling

Python development

Informatica IDMC

Power BI

Education

Bachelors in CS

Tools

Synapse Analytics

Fabric Data Factory

Snowflake

Databricks

Coalesce

Fivetran

Matillion

dbt

AWS Glue

Informatica IDMC

Job description

Position: Principal Consultant Data & Analytics

Datacom Location: Wellington Preferred but open to Datacom offices, hybrid set up, working three days a week from Datacom Office

Security Requirements: NZ Citizens and Residents Only, New Zealand Security Clearances are desirable.

Full Time, Permanent Position.

About Us

At Datacom, we combine technology, expertise, and talented people to help organisations thrive in a rapidly changing world. As one of Australasia's leading technology providers, we work with customers across industries to solve real-world problems and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Whether we're supporting governments, enterprise organisations, or growing businesses, we're committed to creating meaningful outcomes for our customers, communities, and each other.

About The Role (Your Why)

As a Principal Consultant, you will not only lead technical delivery but also play a key role in shaping client solutions that drive business outcomes and support pre-sales engagements. You will be asked to design, implement and own the delivery of robust Data Platform solutions and end-to-end components. This is a client focused role, so you'll need to be an excellent communicator and good with people. The Principal Consultant works closely with practice leads, project managers, and client stakeholders and teams. The Data and AI team are a progressive group of diverse and creative individuals with a deep love for all things data related. They build platforms and solutions that are leading edge and at the forefront of the technology curve. A close knit and fun team embedded within our rapidly growing Professional Services division, and part of the wider Datacom ecosystem.

What You’ll Do

Collaborate with sales and account teams to shape proposals and solution designs during pre-sales engagements.
Lead client presentations and solution walkthroughs to articulate value and differentiation.
Identify opportunities for upselling and expanding service offerings within existing accounts.
Facilitate stakeholder workshops to gather and clarify business requirements
Lead the technical architecture, design and delivery for new Modern Data Platform solutions.
Provide overall thought leadership to our clients regarding data analytics and integration recommendations.
Provide thought leadership around the effective us of AI in the data platform landscape.
Perform performance tuning/optimisation, and feature audits on data platform solutions.
Provide detailed documentation, end user training and knowledge-transfer services to clients, and internal teams.
Mentor developers, acting as an SME in data platform/warehouse architectures and data modelling

What You’ll Bring

Proven ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence buying decisions.
Experience in pre-sales solutioning, proposal development, and client presentations.
Commercial acumen and ability to align technical solutions with business value.
Strong consultation and client management skills.
Advanced skills and a proven track-record of building data solutions in cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS & GCP
Advanced skills in data platforms such Fabric, Snowflake and Databricks
Advanced ETL/ELT process design and implementation with tools such as Synapse Analytics, Fabric Data Factory, Snowflake, Coalesce, Fivetran, Matillion, dbt and AWS Glue
Advanced data modelling skills across conceptual, logical and physical modes based on techniques such as ER, Dimensional, Object-Oriented, NoSQL and Data Vault
Advanced skills and real-world experience with based Python development in modern data platforms
Experience using Informatica IDMC or on-prem solutions

Experience And Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related discipline
Minimum 8+ years’ experience in EDW design and implementation.
Minimum 8+ years’ experience in ETL architecting and design.
Minimum 8+ years’ experience in data modelling
Minimum 5+ years’ experience in semantic layer development.
Minimum 3+ years’ experience in Power BI architectures
Minimum 3+ years’ experience in pre-sales solutioning, commercial proposal development, and client solution presentations

Culture And Benefits

Join a team where you'll be supported to grow your career, prioritise your wellbeing, and make a genuine impact. From industry-leading learning and development opportunities to parental leave, wellbeing support and employee benefits, we're committed to helping our people thrive both professionally and personally.

We're passionate about creating a workplace where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work. Whether you're developing new skills, tackling complex challenges, or collaborating with some of the best minds in the industry, you'll be part of a team that values curiosity, innovation, inclusion, and making a genuine difference.

Why you will love working here