Senior Data Engineer

Worker Type:

Here at BNZ, it's about more than just banking. We work together in an agile, energising environment to create innovative solutions through our promise "If you can imagine a better future, let's find a way."

We support wellbeing, flexible working and have a generous leave offering. There is the opportunity for growth, learning and career development. No two days are the same.

The Banker Experience & Platforms domain has a great culture that is passionately focused on unifying and simplifying the colleague experience to make BNZ the best place to be a banker.

Our team is dedicated to solving real customer problems for our colleagues, ensuring their needs are met with effective and innovative solutions. We follow modern best practices and consistently deliver impactful features. You will provide support for the tech we deliver and own. This will include supporting complex issues and working with the team in delivering projects and work initiatives.  

This is an Auckland based hybrid role with three days in the office and two days where you can work flexibly. Anchor days in the office are Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

We sat down with the Platform Manager and they told us the following about the role:

What are 5 day-to -day tasks the person in this role will complete?

The successful candidate will join the customer data team and will build data products by: 

• Gathering and understanding data requirements and limitations.
• Exploring raw and conformed data Using SQL or python to transform data.
• Automating pipelines using data engineering tools such as Apache Airflow, DBT and Informatica.
• Completing code peer reviews.

What will success look like for the candidate in this role?

Success in this role will be demonstrated by effectively driving the team towards operational excellence, ensuring alignment with customer needs, stakeholder expectations, and BNZ’s strategic goals. The candidate will also be successful in promoting a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability, and ensuring platform stability, scalability, security, and compliance.

What is your favourite thing about working for BNZ?

Definitely the people but also the incredible workplace culture, the camaraderie among colleagues, and the extensive benefits that support a healthy work-life balance.

What technical skills / skills are REQUIRED for this role?

We are looking for someone with curiosity and a love of data combined with a love of programming to create data outputs and pipelines, along with: 

• Highly Proficient in SQL or Python. 
• A background in modern data engineering practices. 
• The ability to translate technical information to a non-technical audience. 
• Knowledge of an agile environment using DevOps practices.
• Experience with Informatica PowerCenter is essential.
• Experience with DBT, Snowflake and Airflow is highly desirable.
• Experience with FiveTran a bonus.  

What attributes will this person display in order to be successful in this role?

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams is essential. You will have the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities. Alongside your strong problem-solving skills, you will have a proactive approach to addressing challenges and a passion for delivering high quality solutions to colleagues.

PLEASE NOTE: Advertising for this position closes Wednesday 16th July at 11:59pm. While we will review applications as they are received and may close advertising early, we will not be in contact until after 28 July.

Nau Mai ki te Pēke o Aotearoa | Come to the Bank of New Zealand

This is an exciting opportunity to join us!  We're bold thinkers who are taking brave steps to create a company that people want to work for, and customers want to bank with. If you're ready to join a fun organisation where we are proud of our culture and how we are helping New Zealander's to 'Find their way', then show your interest by submitting your application - we can't wait to read it. 

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini" - Success is not the work of an individual, but the work of many.”