Snowflake CONTRACT - Data & Analytics

Datacom; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Datacom is seeking an experienced Senior Data Consultant in New Zealand to lead Snowflake‑based data platforms and BI solutions for a 6‑month engagement. You will design, build and optimise scalable data architectures while engaging with customer stakeholders and our Data & Analytics team.

You are a hands‑on expert with 7+ years in EDW, ETL and dimensional modelling, and you will drive CI/CD, DevOps practices and semantic layer development with Power BI.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in enterprise data warehouse design and implementation.
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Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of modern data platforms and enterprise data warehouse solutions.
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• Gather and clarify customer requirements through stakeholder workshops.
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• Design relational and dimensional data models across complex data environments.
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• Deliver Snowflake-based data solutions including EDW migrations and integrations.
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• Design and develop ETL/ELT pipelines and data integration solutions.
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• Optimise data platforms for performance, scalability and cost.
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• Develop Power BI solutions, semantic models and self-service analytics.
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• Support CI/CD, Git integration, DevOps and deployment automation.
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• Provide technical documentation, knowledge transfer and customer guidance.

Skills

Snowflake

ETL architecture

Dimensional modelling

Power BI

SQL

Python

CI/CD

DevOps

Stakeholder management

Communication

Azure

Fabric Data Engineer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Coalesce

dbt

Matillion

Fivetran

Azure Data Factory

Power BI Semantic Layer tooling

Job description

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Data Consultant with extensive Snowflake expertise to join us on an initial 6-month contract engagement with an immediate start.

You’ll lead the technical delivery of modern data platform and BI solutions, working closely with customers and Datacom’s Data & Analytics team to design, build, and optimise scalable data solutions.

This is a senior, hands‑on consulting role requiring someone who can hit the ground running and confidently engage with both technical teams and customer stakeholders.

To be considered, you must be based in New Zealand and have current New Zealand working rights. Immediate availability is strongly preferred.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the design and delivery of modern data platforms and enterprise data warehouse solutions.
• Gather and clarify customer requirements through stakeholder workshops.
• Design relational and dimensional data models across complex data environments.
• Deliver Snowflake-based data solutions, including EDW migrations and integrations.
• Design and develop ETL/ELT pipelines and data integration solutions.
• Optimise data platforms for performance, scalability, and cost.
• Develop Power BI solutions, semantic models, and self‑service analytics.
• Support CI/CD, Git integration, DevOps, and deployment automation.
• Provide technical documentation, knowledge transfer, and customer guidance.

What You’ll Bring

• 7+ years’ experience in enterprise data warehouse design and implementation.
• 7+ years’ experience in ETL architecture and design.
• 7+ years’ experience in dimensional data modelling, including Star and Snowflake schemas.
• Advanced hands‑on Snowflake experience.
• Strong Azure and/or Microsoft Fabric experience.
• Experience with tools such as Coalesce, dbt, Matillion, Fivetran, and Azure/Fabric Data Factory.
• Advanced Python and SQL skills.
• 5+ years’ experience with Power BI and semantic layer development.
• Strong Power Query and DAX capability.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, DevOps, and deployment automation.
• Strong consulting, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• SnowPro and Coalesce certification, or relevant Microsoft Azure/Fabric Data Engineer certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.

Contract: Initial 6-month engagement
Location: New Zealand
Start: Immediate / ASAP
Work rights: Current New Zealand working rights required