Senior Data Engineer — Data Migration & WhereScape ETL

Synechron; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Synechron is seeking a Senior Data Engineer focused on Data Migration and WhereScape ETL in Auckland, NZ. You will drive data migration projects, design ETL/ELT pipelines, and modernize data warehouses across legacy systems using WhereScape RED and related tools.

The role requires strong SQL, data warehousing knowledge, and experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud). Collaboration in Agile/Scrum delivery teams and exposure to BI tools like Power BI/Tableau/Qlik are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, ETL development, or data warehousing roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with WhereScape RED; exposure to WhereScape 3D is highly desirable.
• Proven experience delivering data migration projects involving legacy systems, warehouse modernization, or platform transitions.
• Strong expertise in SQL and relational databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, or similar.
• Deep understanding of data warehousing concepts, including dimensional modeling, star schemas, and historical data management.
• Experience with data profiling, cleansing, transformation, reconciliation, and validation.
• Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT architecture, batch processing, and data integration best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with modern analytics and BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Shell scripting.
• Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, audit controls, and compliance requirements.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery teams.
• Prior experience in large-scale enterprise transformation or modernization programs

Responsibilities

• Note: Data migration and WhereScape ETL delivery in a data engineering context.
• Collaborate on legacy system migrations and warehouse modernization initiatives.
• Develop and optimize ETL/ELT processes and data integration pipelines.
• Govern metadata, audits, and compliance considerations within data projects.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum delivery teams to deliver data solutions.

Skills

Data engineering

ETL development

SQL

WhereScape RED

WhereScape 3D

Data warehousing

Cloud platforms

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Power BI

Tableau

Qlik

Python

PowerShell

Shell scripting

Data governance

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering

Tools

WhereScape RED

WhereScape 3D

SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Snowflake

Job description

Synechron is seeking a Senior Data Engineer focused on Data Migration and WhereScape ETL in Auckland, NZ. You will drive data migration projects, design ETL/ELT pipelines, and modernize data warehouses across legacy systems using WhereScape RED and related tools.

The role requires strong SQL, data warehousing knowledge, and experience with cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/Google Cloud). Collaboration in Agile/Scrum delivery teams and exposure to BI tools like Power BI/Tableau/Qlik are valued.