Revolutionising the shopping experience through data-driven excellence.
We use leading technologies to minimise risk
We know that it’s important that you can count on us and what we deliver, so we use the latest industry-leading cloud technologies and platforms for everything we do. Naturally, our team is fully trained and certified.
Adaptiv is the leader in data and integration consulting and development in NZ, delivering innovative solutions to meet our clients’ needs through cloud-based services. We employ the best of the best in the industry which makes it easy to support our staff in gaining the skills necessary to become data and integration experts.
No two days are the same, and while we provide complex solutions for some impressive clients, we know when to switch off and have fun. With no office politics, an excellent company culture and a modern rooftop office (BBQ anyone?), this kind of opportunity does not come around often.
Position Summary
The Azure Data Engineer position is a critical role as it provides data consulting across the Company’s partner businesses (clients). The position is responsible for assisting with the design, implementation, review, and updates of the Company’s IT solutions for clients. This is a varied position with exposure to data technologies both on-premises and on Azure.
This position will be required to work on multiple projects at any one time and balance workload accordingly. The role is required to use tools and techniques related to cloud development in a dynamic, constantly changing environment.
This position is highly responsive to the requests of clients with work priorities largely influenced by these stakeholders.
Significant Working Relationships
Internal
Managing Director
Support Team
General Manager
Executive Management Team
Architecture Team
Development Team
Sales and Marketing Team
Human Resources Team
Finance Team
Infrastructure Team
Data Practice Lead
External
Clients
Suppliers and Vendors
Position Responsibilities
Data Engineering
Deliver data solution architecture for clients (data lakes, cloud data warehouses, data enhancement via machine learning APIs)
Be part of a team on larger scale deployment and deployments
Lead in the development and implementations of the company’s data engineering solutions on Azure
Undertake hands-on development for client projects
Provide guidance and demonstrate best practices when delivering solutions
Understand and utilise modern data platforms (cloud or on-premises)
Most of the work will be done using tools of the trade (Azure Data Factory) Knowledge in both SQL and Python required.
Data Architecture
Provide consultancy services to our customers
Develop principles and policies for development of a data lake, cloud data warehouse (CDW), machine learning
Continuous Integration and Infrastructure as Code
Experienced in use of industry-leading CI/CD platforms such as Git, Azure DevOps
Can design and implement full CI/CD pipelines for a data solution
Integration Testing
Build test driven practices utilising best of breed frameworks for unit and integration testing
Test and UAT environment provisioning for clients
Cloud Integration
Create and design compelling architectural blueprints to deliver value to our clients
Complete independent vendor evaluation
Implement data engineering and machine learning solutions on the Azure technology stack
Implementation assistance on projects
Implement proof of concept prototypes
Training
We will provide access and support to any data engineering training needs on any platforms (GCP, Azure, AWS). You will be able to choose your own path.
Getting certified is highly encouraged, and paid for
Continuous Improvement
Identify and propose development and architectural improvements to existing systems
Identify and introduce industry best practice standards in all projects, work requests and responsibilities
Seek to educate team members and stakeholders about best practice where appropriate
Work with partner businesses/clients to help drive “thought leadership” on data and cloud architecture
Constantly up skill on latest technologies to remain at the forefront of service delivery
Assist with driving Adaptiv’s thought leadership via social media
Work Planning & Management
Manage daily tasks and projects to ensure work is completed consistent with assigned priorities and deadlines
Assist in evaluating work requests on a technical, architectural and consistency level to provide feedback to stakeholders on viability
Participate in planning meetings as required
Initiate and attend meetings with team and stakeholders to give timely updates on work progress and resolution of issues
Report progress to team and Project Manager as appropriate.
Assist the executive team with presales and project establishment
Occupational Health & Safety
Responsible for taking reasonable care to ensure own health and safety at work, and to avoid adversely affecting the safety or health of any other person at work
Ensuring adherence to organisation-wide policies, procedures and monitoring the compliance of all team members
Responsibilities on Demand
Due to the fluid and dynamic environment within the group, new, additional, or amended position responsibilities may be required at any time
Successful demonstration of change orientation is an ongoing responsibility of all positions
Key Result Areas
Act as a subject matter expert in data engineering and Azure data technologies
Work with client teams to design and implement modern, scalable data solutions using a range of new and emerging technologies from Azure
Work with Agile and DevOps techniques and implementation approaches in the delivery
Showcase your Azure Data engineering experience when communicating with clients on their requirements, turning these into technical data solutions
Build and deliver Data solutions using Azure products and offerings
Willingness to learn and upskill yourself on other cloud platforms (GCP, AWS). Getting certified is highly encouraged!
Represent the Adaptiv brand on the turf and help us deliver projects on time and on budget
Co-own and build our Azure community, contributing in the knowledge exchange learning programme of the platform either via blog posts, LinkedIn articles, conferences and roadshows
Person Specification
Qualifications
At least 5 years of professional experience in a consulting environment on a cloud Platform with a focus on Azure.
University degree not necessarily required as we believe more in people than diplomas. Experience matters more.
Ideally you should at least have one valid and active Azure certification.
Skills
Hands on and experience building Data Analytics solutions on Azure (e.g. ADLS Gen2, Synapse Analytics, SQL Database, CosmosDB, Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, Azure Logic Apps, Event Hubs, Databricks, PowerBi, Azure DevOps).
Experience in Spark (Scala/Python/Java) and Kafka.
Experience architecting and building Data Lakes on Azure (ADLS Gen2)
Experience building data models in a CDW (Synapse) based on Start Schemas, Wide Tables (or OBT).
Experience working with AI/ML as a service
Knowledge in MDM, Metadata Management, Data Quality, Data Lineage tools and more generally in Data Governance.
End to End Data Engineering and Lifecycle (including non-functional requirements and operations) management.
Regulatory and Compliance work in Data Management.
End to End Solution Design skills – Prototyping, Usability testing and data visualization literacy.
Experience with SQL and NoSQL modern data stores.
Knowledge in both SQL and Python
Experienced in use of industry-leading CI/CD platforms such as Git, Azure DevOps
Personal Competencies & Attributes
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
A strong eye for detail
Self-managing with a highly motivated and results driven approach
Sense of urgency, can-do and proactive attitude
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
Excellent relationship/interpersonal skills
Ability to think outside the box and demonstrates sound problem-solving mindset
Flexible and adaptable
Complete professionalism
Sense of humour
Our Offer
Competitive remuneration package
With us, the focus in HR is more on the Human than the Resources
Casual Friday morning tea and early evening nibbles and drinks are on us
You choose your weapon: either a MacBook Pro or a Windows workstation
Your mobile subscription is on us
A central office in the heart of Ponsonby and Grey Lynn
We have frequent staff events both in and outside the office from Friday morning teas, BBQs, quiz nights, mini golf…the list goes on!
Personal Development
Under the mentorship of our skilled leaders, we will grow you into being the best you can be.
New Grey Lynn Office
We have recently located to a beautiful and modern new office that overlooks Grey Lynn, mere minutes away from Ponsonby.
Thrive Wellbeing Calendar
We support the wellbeing of our staff through our annual ‘Thrive’ programme which focuses on nutrition, health, movement, stress, and financial wellbeing.
Latest Technology
We pride ourselves on the latest in innovative technology which means that you are always equipped with the latest gadgets.
Targeted Bonuses
Adaptiv has both goals based and profit based bonus schemes aimed at inspiring growth and individual career development and ensuring that when we do well, our people do well!