Senior Data Engineer
Connect360 is an independent data-driven marketing, customer engagement and loyalty services business, partnering with powerhouse brands like AMI and State Insurance.
We are a high-performing, hands-on team that values collaboration, curiosity and continuous learning. We enjoy true work-life balance and autonomy while getting stuck into delivering exceptional value for our clients.
Our team is growing and we’re on the hunt for a Senior Data Engineer to design and deliver scalable data solutions that power high-impact analytics, personalisation, and marketing automation.
What you’ll be doing
Data Engineering Projects - Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines and models using tools like DBT, Python, SQL, and Airflow.
Project Delivery - Lead technical components of major data initiatives and proof-of-concept workstreams, from scoping to deployment.
Platform Reliability - Monitor and optimise performance, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve data quality and stability.
Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with clients, analysts and marketers to ensure data solutions are fit-for-purpose.
Technical Mentorship - Share knowledge, support team development, and help set engineering standards and practices.
What you’ll bring
5+ years of hands-on data engineering experience across cloud environments (GCP, AWS, or Azure) and modern data engineering tooling (e.g. DataBricks, DBT, Airflow, etc)
Strong coding skills in SQL and Python.
Experience designing, scaling, and troubleshooting ELT/ETL pipelines and data products in production environments.
Exposure to Agile delivery environments and CI/CD practices (GitHub, automated testing, etc.).
A proactive mindset and passion for clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
Why Connect360
At Connect360, we’re passionate about fostering a culture of growth, development, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, diversity is at the heart of everything we do.
We’re committed to creating an environment where every team member can reach their highest potential, with continuous support and strong development pathways.
Some of our other benefits you’ll enjoy as part of the Connect360 team are:
Hybrid and flexible working between your home and our centrally located modern offices.
Cover for Life, Trauma and Income Protection, as well as extensive discounts on other personal insurance and retail purchases.
Fourth trimester (new parent) support leave and pay.
Additional leave such as birthday leave, volunteer leave, representation sports leave and gender affirmation leave.
Access to our extensive wellness programme and services.
And most importantly, the opportunity to work with a team of amazing, like-minded people!
Ready to be part of something special? To apply via Seek please click here or email your CV and cover letter to careers@connect360.co.nz.