Data Engineers (Senior, Lead & Principal Level)

A bit about us
For over 17 years, ClearPoint has helped organisations succeed in a continually changing digital landscape. We are a trusted technology partner combining digital design, software engineering, data and insights, cloud and platforms, and consulting services to help organisations adapt to change.
We pride ourselves on forming transformational collaborative partnerships that maximise value, deliver results and make a lasting impact through great outcomes and capability uplift. Through innovative thinking, we strive to make a difference for ourselves, our teams, our clients and our community across New Zealand and Australia.
The ClearPoint culture
We’re proud of the collaborative and inclusive culture we’ve fostered at ClearPoint by ensuring we all live and breathe our values:
- Respect and Care for People- Act with Integrity- Earn and Nurture Trust
Our diverse team enables us to better understand and serve our clients, attract the best talent and innovate successfully. So, from the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel welcome and supported to do the best work you can.
Our head office in Auckland is a modern, functional space overlooking the Viaduct, and just a 5 minute walk from Britomart’s central transport hub. We’ve also got access to co-working spaces across New Zealand and Australia, to cater to some of our team and clients in different regions.
The role
We are seeking highly experienced Data Engineers of various levels (Senior, Lead and Principal) on a contractual basis here at ClearPoint, to get involved in the transformation of a modern data platform with our Client.
In this role, you will design and implement cutting-edge systems, mentor technical teams, and ensure best practices in data architecture and transformation. You will collaborate with stakeholders to build scalable, distributed solutions that integrate with modern data tools and frameworks.
We are ideally looking at individuals with immediate availability, and based in Auckland.
The experience we’re looking for (this will vary depending on the seniority)
● At least 5–7+ years in data architecture / engineering and platform development● Deep expertise with modern data tools, including CDC technologies and Apache Iceberg● Hands-on experience with distributed processing frameworks such as Spark or Flink● Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Scala, Go, or Java (JVM)● Experience designing and managing scalable, distributed data platforms● Knowledge of Kubernetes and modern data systems (non-relational approaches considered)● Familiarity with machine learning or AI data workflows is a strong advantage
What you’ll be doing (this will vary depending on the seniority)
● Lead the design and architecture for data platform transformation projects● Develop and implement scalable solutions using modern tools like Python, Flink, Scala, Go, and Java (JVM)● Integrate cutting-edge technologies such as Change Data Capture (CDC) tools, Apache Iceberg, Apache Druid, and ClickHouse● Construct proofs of concept (POCs) to validate proposed architectures● Mentor technical leads and developers, fostering best practices in data transformation● Guide teams through data migrations and platform development cycles
What’s on offer?
Work on Complex, Award-Winning, and Market-Leading Projects. There’s plenty of variety in the role, giving you the opportunity to carve your own path within ClearPoint.
For anyone joining us in the contracting space, we offer competitive contractual rates along with a range of benefits. These include access to massages, a dog- and kid-friendly head office, complimentary drinks and snacks, barista-quality coffee, and plenty of opportunities to participate in team sports and events—if that’s your thing!
At ClearPoint we support flexible working arrangements where appropriate that enable you to balance your work, life and passions. We have a number of ways to help us all stay connected, regardless of where you’re working from - Slack and Google Meet are key!
What you’ll be working with (tech, tools and more!)
We have a BYOD policy at ClearPoint to allow you to utilise whatever tech takes your fancy. For our permanent staff, we provide a yearly BYOD allowance and phone allowance, so you can choose the tech that best suits your needs.
All our permanent staff get an annual training and professional development budget for books, courses and conferences. You’ll also get access to resources from a range of our partners such as AWS, Microsoft, Okta, Snowflake and Salesforce, including training platforms, partner portals, online courses and real-life practice. We also offer a range of lunch and learn sessions; engineering festivals and tech community meet ups to foster networking and sharing of knowledge.

What’s next?
Sound like the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Please apply and one of our Talent team will be in touch for a confidential chat! You must be eligible to work in New Zealand or Australia to be successful in this application.