Snowflake CONTRACT - Data & Analytics

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

Job summary

Datacom is seeking an experienced Senior Data Consultant to lead Snowflake-based data platform projects on a 6-month engagement in New Zealand. You will design, build, and optimise EDW and BI solutions while collaborating with customers and Datacom's Data & Analytics team.

The role requires hands-on delivery, stakeholder engagement, and deep expertise in Snowflake, ETL/ELT, and Power BI. Immediate start and NZ working rights are preferred.

Qualifications

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

• Lead the design and delivery of modern data platforms and enterprise data warehouse solutions.

Skills

Snowflake

Azure

Microsoft Fabric

dbt

Coalesce

Matillion

Fivetran

Python

SQL

Power BI

Power Query

DAX

CI/CD

Git

DevOps

Stakeholder management

Communication

SnowPro

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Coalesce

dbt

Matillion

Fivetran

Azure Data Factory

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