Data Engineer
Summary
Builds and maintains data pipelines, models, and integrations using Databricks, SQL, and Python to power reporting, automation, and AI at an electrical infrastructure company, including supporting an SAP to Dynamics 365 Business Central transition.
Category IT/IS Business Management / Business Analyst
At Connetics, we design, build and maintain the electrical infrastructure that keeps communities across Aotearoa connected.
We're looking for a Data Engineer to join our Christchurch team and help improve how we use data to support reporting, automation and AI.
About the Role
Reporting to the Data Science and Automations Lead, you'll build and maintain data pipelines, models and integrations that turn information from our business systems into reliable, useful data.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Building and maintaining data pipelines using Databricks, SQL and Python.
- Developing data models and datasets for reporting, analytics and automation.
- Supporting the transition from SAP to Dynamics 365 Business Central.
- Improving data quality, automated reconciliation and monitoring.
- Maintaining technical documentation and data security standards.
About You
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:
- A relevant qualification in data engineering, computer science or a related field.
- Three to five years' experience in data engineering or a similar technical role.
- Strong SQL skills and experience building data pipelines.
- Experience with Python or another programming language.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience with Databricks, Azure, Power BI or Microsoft Fabric would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- Opportunities for career development, learning and growing your technical skills.
- A permanent role working with modern data technologies.
- Health and wellbeing benefits, including confidential counselling, flu vaccinations, mole checks and biennial mini-medicals.
- Free onsite parking, social club, employee discounts and access to our Hanmer holiday home.
Please note that successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a Ministry of Justice check, medical assessment and drug and alcohol test.