Technology and Data Lead

SMB Money Limited; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing fintech company in Christchurch is looking for a Technology and Data Lead to oversee technology operations and drive innovation. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in website development, data warehousing, and cloud ecosystems. This role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and a proactive approach to technology solutions. Benefits include competitive salary, flexibility, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Learning and development support

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative team culture

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Strong experience in website development, including front-end and back-end, APIs, and portals.
• Proven track record in data warehousing and analytics automation.
• Hands-on experience with scripting and data wrangling.
• Solid understanding of cloud-based and SaaS ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational reliability and stability across the technology environment.
• Manage vendor relationships and act as a technical point of contact.
• Lead development of customer-facing websites and portals.
• Build and maintain data warehousing and analytics automation.

Skills

Website development

Data warehousing and analytics automation

Cloud-based and SaaS ecosystems

Vendor management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

About SMB

Save My Bacon, a Christchurch-born fintech with 13 years of experience in responsible online lending, is rebranding to SMB and scaling into mainstream personal loans, powered by a market-leading fully automated credit decision engine. Our next chapter pairs the agility, customer care, and data-driven decision-making that built our reputation with a broader suite of longer-term credit products designed for everyday New Zealanders. Join us to build green-field risk infrastructure on the shoulders of a trusted brand, balancing compliance and customer experience while steering SMB’s next phase of high-growth innovation.

About the Role

We are seeking a full-time Technology and Data Lead to oversee our technology operations, strengthen data and analytics capabilities, and drive innovation. This is not a pure engineering role but requires strong technical fluency across cloud platforms, SaaS tools, website development, and data systems plus the ability to deliver hands-on solutions while coordinating with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational reliability and stability across the technology environment.
• Act as the first technical point of contact for real-time issue resolution and vendor coordination.
• Lead development and continuous improvement of customer-facing websites and portals.
• Manage integrations across systems and stay ahead of API/product changes.
• Build and maintain data warehousing and analytics automation capabilities.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clean, timely, and accessible data for reporting and insights.
• Pilot and apply Gen AI / agentic AI tools to unlock insights, automate workflows, and augment decision-making.
• Oversee platform security, access management, and compliance support.
• Maintain clear system documentation and coordinate change management.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Strong experience in website development (front-end/back-end, APIs, portals).
• Proven track record in data warehousing and analytics automation.
• Hands-on comfort with lightweight engineering (e.g., scripting, API work, data wrangling).
• Solid understanding of cloud-based and SaaS ecosystems.
• Experience managing integrations and vendor relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve technical issues under time pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical issues for business stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with Gen AI / agentic AI applications in data, insights, and automation.
• Experience in financial services or fintech environments, particularly regulated industries.
• Exposure to compliance frameworks, IT risk assessments, and audits.
• Background in scaling technology platforms for growth-stage businesses.
• Experience with modern data stacks and BI/reporting tools.

What We Offer

• An exciting opportunity to grow with a scaling new brand.
• High ownership, autonomy, and a real seat at the table in decision-making.
• Learning and development support (mentoring).
• Flexible working arrangements (remote/hybrid options available).
• Collaborative, supportive, and innovative team culture.
• Competitive salary and a performance-based incentive structure.