Senior Engineer & Engineer - Data

Kiwibank; Wellington; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Banking benefits

Health insurance

Flexible working options

Job summary

Kiwibank is seeking a Senior Data Engineer or Data Engineer to join the Data Enablement team. The role focuses on building data products and solutions in the cloud, collaborating across the bank to transform how data supports analytics and reporting.

You will work with SQL, Snowflake, DBT, Python and Airflow, and contribute to DataOps/DevSecOps while delivering scalable data pipelines. Prior banking domain experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering data solutions in the cloud using modern tooling.
• Strong development skills across SQL, Python and data orchestration with Airflow.
• Familiarity with Snowflake, DBT and building data models.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks and data quality checks.
• Ability to design scalable data architectures and improve data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver data products and data solutions to support analytics and reporting across the business.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build reliable data pipelines and data models.
• Advocate for DataOps/DevSecOps and ensure robust CI/CD practices.
• Contribute to agile delivery using Scrum or similar frameworks.

Skills

Data engineering

Agile/Scrum

Data pipelines

Data modeling

DevSecOps advocacy

Tools

SQL

Snowflake

DBT

Python

Airflow

Git

CI/CD

AWS

Job description

• Auckland or Wellington 12-month fixed-term opportunity
• Banking benefits, health insurance, flexible working options and more
• Senior Data Engineer & Data Engineer roles

Ko tātou tēnei - Hei hāpai ake i a koe | This is us. Where you matter.

At Kiwibank we are all about making Kiwi better off. We’re looking for a passionate and innovative Senior Data Engineer or Data Engineer to join our Data Enablement team, as they continue to work on transforming the way the bank uses data. You’ll be exposed to many different parts of the business and work across our data landscape, building data products which support delivery of a range of analytics, reporting and data focussed solutions across our business.

Kō tātou tēnei. Hei kawe i ngā mahi kia tutuki | This is us. Where making an impact matters.

This role is for a Senior Data Engineer or Data Engineer with experience in building and delivering data products or data solutions in the cloud. You’ll be committed to and experienced with core engineering skills like git, automated testing, CI/CD, and solution design, and you’ll also bring a good understanding of Snowflake, Python, Airflow, and AWS products.

Ko tātou tēnei. Kia hāpai i ō pūkenga |This is us. Where your expertise matters.

For this role we’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer or Data Engineer with experience in building and delivering data products or data solutions in the cloud. We would love to hear from you if you have experience in the following:

• Proven demonstrated experience in delivering data solutions from requirements to production using Scrum or another agile framework
• Strong development skills using SQL, Snowflake, DBT, Python and Airflow
• Confident in designing and working with cloud based solutions
• Strong understanding of unit testing frameworks
• Experienced in building data models using AI frameworks
• Proven ability in improving data pipeline runtime and development efficiency
• Confident in positive advocacy for DataOps or DevSecOps, and like to run what you build
• Experienced in banking or financial industry experience is preferred

You do not need to tick every box here to be considered! Above all we’re looking for a passionate and innovative Senior Data Engineer or Data Engineer.

Applications close on 24th August We will be reviewing resumes throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to withdraw the ad at any time.

Ko tātou tēnei - Hei hāpai i a koe, me tō whānau |This is us. Where you and your whānau matter.

Making a difference for all Kiwi starts with making a difference for our people. Flexibility, growth, challenging and rewarding work - this is Kiwibank. A place where you can belong and thrive – we are as ambitious as we are caring. We have big ideas and big plans. For you, for Kiwibank and for all Kiwi. We are Kiwi making Kiwi better off and that means you too!