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🥝 principal data engineer

Randstad Digital New Zealand | wellington, New-Zealand | Posted June 22, 2026

Job Description

About The Role

We are seeking a highly accomplished Principal Data Engineer for an initial 3-month contract to drive the implementation of critical, high-visibility data platforms across multiple clients.

In this role, you will act as the senior technical authority, bridging our existing data structures with next-generation capabilities. You will design, build, and optimise enterprise-scale data pipelines, ensuring maximum performance, reliability, and modern governance.

Skills & Experience Required

To be successful in this role, you must bring deep technical expertise across a modern data stack:

  • Snowflake: Advanced, hands‑on experience optimising, modelling, and managing complex cloud data warehouses.
  • Microsoft Fabric: Strong expertise with Fabric native capabilities, including Lakehouses, Data Factory, and Synapse-based workflows.
  • Core Engineering: Advanced SQL proficiency and strong programming skills in Pyt...

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