Senior Data/AI/ML Engineer

Cartology; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team discounts

Parental leave

Wellbeing support

Flexible leave policy

Sonder app access

Job summary

Woolworths Group New Zealand is seeking a Senior Data/AI/ML Engineer to design, deploy, and manage multi-agent AI ecosystems and robust data architectures in Auckland. The role focuses on turning business challenges into trusted data solutions with strong governance and cost-aware cloud implementations.

You will mentor teammates, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and help scale our data capabilities using advanced AI technologies and modern MLOps practices.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with GenAI production frameworks and agentic coding tools.
• Experience building end-to-end data pipelines on cloud platforms (BigQuery, Vertex AI, DBT, Airflow).
• Knowledge of Python and modern development tools; hands-on with MLOps practices.
• Strong grounding in data warehousing methodologies (Kimball) and software engineering fundamentals.
• Proven track record delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives in agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage multi-agent ecosystems and autonomous coding agents.
• Build clean, structured data architectures and cloud warehousing for AI agents and LLMs.
• Deploy automated agentic testing frameworks and ensure data quality and performance.
• Establish AI governance and observability to monitor drift, bias, and hallucinations.
• Implement security guardrails and responsible AI practices to protect data and ensure auditability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor juniors, and conduct peer reviews.
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and optimize cloud costs.

Skills

GenAI frameworks

Agentic coding tools

Python

Cloud platforms

MLOps

BigQuery

Tools

LangChain

Claude Code

Github Copilot

BigQuery

Vertex AI

Kubernetes

Apache Airflow

DBT

Job description

## Senior Data/AI/ML EngineerReq ID113756Date posted29-Sep-2026BrandWoolworths Group New ZealandTeamRetail OperationsEmployment typeFull-timeLocationAuckland, 2024Senior Data AI and ML Engineer- Wiq* Design, deploy, and manage multi-agent ecosystems,* Ponsonaby and Favona locations with hybrid working (3 days in the office)* Turn business challenges into trusted data solutions## We are Woolworths GroupWe are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.We strive to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow for our customers and team, bringing the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium together to make data driven decisions. By partnering with Quantium, a world-class data science and advanced analytics business we’re excited about the future as we unlock the power of AI and Insights to reimagine retail.Through this partnership, the wiq team harnesses the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium data science and analytics talent to reimagine retail by solving the most complex problems using AI and analytics. As a team, we leverage Agile ways of working to help our team develop their skills while also making sure our team is focusing on solving the most complex problems for both our customers and team.The purpose of the wiqNZ team is to unlock the power of data to imagine retail, which contributes to making Kiwis’ lives a little better every day. We work closely with all WWNZ business units, as well as with the broader wiq team. ## What you’ll do:The wiqNZ team unlocks the power of data to reimagine retail and make Kiwis’ lives better every day. As a Senior Data, AI, and ML Engineer, you will architect and deploy advanced models using agentic workflows, autonomous coding agents, and robust AI governance frameworks to scale our data capabilities. Beyond model deployment, you will design clean, semantic data architectures and cloud warehousing environments that enable AI agents to build, test, and govern pipelines autonomously. Working closely with cross functional teams, you will turn business challenges into trusted data solutions, establish core engineering patterns, and mentor junior team members. * Design, deploy, and manage multi-agent ecosystems, autonomous coding agents, and generative AI capabilities like retrieval-augmented generation and vector embeddings.* Build clean, structured data architectures using dimensional modeling and cloud warehousing to ensure schemas are easily interpretable by LLMs and AI agents.* Deploy automated agentic testing frameworks to manage non-deterministic model outputs, validate data quality, and enforce enterprise performance standards.* Establish comprehensive AI governance and observability structures to monitor for data drift, concept drift, algorithmic bias, and hallucinations.* Implement strict security guardrails and responsible AI practices to mitigate risks such as prompt injection and data exfiltration, ensuring protection of PII and full auditability for all AI-assisted workflows.* Track and optimize cloud compute expenditures across model token usage, efficient BigQuery processing, and cost-effective Vertex AI endpoint scaling.* Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions through direct collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.* Promote modern engineering standards, mentor junior team members, and conduct regular peer reviews to elevate technical capabilities across the team.## What you’ll bring:You bring a strong experimental and product led mindset, with a proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations effectively. You thrive in fast paced environments, comfortably driving rapid, iterative prototyping cycles to turn early proof of concept ideas into robust production solutions. * Hands-on experience with GenAI production frameworks (e.g., Vector Databases, LangChain, ADK) and agentic coding tools (e.g., Claude Code, Github Copilot).* Proven ability to build and maintain end-to-end data pipelines using modern cloud ecosystems, specifically BigQuery, Vertex AI, DBT and Apache Airflow.* Practical knowledge of cloud platforms, microservices, and distributed computing, with Google Cloud Platform and Kubernetes preferred.* Advanced skills in Python and modern development tools, alongside hands-on experience using agentic coding assistants.* Strong background in statistical modeling, machine learning frameworks, and robust MLOps practices for scalable deployment.* Deep understanding of data warehousing methodologies (eg Kimball).* Solid software engineering foundation utilizing Git, continuous integration, continuous delivery, and disciplined testing practices.* Track record of working in technical project teams and delivering complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives in agile, cross-functional environments.* Relevant cloud certifications, such as Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer or Cloud Architect, are highly advantageous.* Full stack development experience is an advantage.## What you’ll experience:* A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.* Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.* 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers plus paid superannuation for up to 12 months while the Team Member is on parental leave - eligible from the first day of employment.* A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app. A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.## Everyone belongs at Woolworths GroupAs one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.