This is a fantastic Senior Data Engineer contracting opportunity, migrating on-prem to Azure Cloud and implementing Fabric.
The Opportunity
You'll be stepping into a massive cloud migration project, helping to move a core data platform from on-premise to Azure. This means you’ll get hands-on with Microsoft Fabric right as it's being implemented, putting you at the forefront of a modern data transformation which also includes a migration from on-prem data systems to Azure Cloud.
The Story
This company is undertaking a huge strategic shift, moving its entire data ecosystem from a traditional on-premise environment to the Azure cloud. This large-scale transformation is driving several key projects, creating a clear need for a senior specialist to provide expertise. A major focus is the move away from Synapse and the adoption of Microsoft Fabric, and they need a skilled engineer to help guide and build out this new cloud-native environment.
Company Profile
You'll be joining a true Kiwi institution, an organisation that forms the backbone of the country’s infrastructure. They are a household name, responsible for connecting communities and moving goods across New Zealand. As they modernise their technology stack, they are committed to leveraging their vast data assets in the cloud to drive efficiency and smarter decision-making.
Your Role
As the Senior Data Engineer, you will be instrumental in shaping their new cloud data platform. Your key responsibilities will include:
Your Fit
You’re a seasoned data engineer who is comfortable navigating complex technical environments. You'll be a great fit if you have:
You'll be stepping into a massive cloud migration project, helping to move a core data platform from on-premise to Azure. This means you’ll get hands-on with Microsoft Fabric right as it's being implemented, putting you at the forefront of a modern data transformation which also includes a migration from on-prem data systems to Azure Cloud.
The Story
This company is undertaking a huge strategic shift, moving its entire data ecosystem from a traditional on-premise environment to the Azure cloud. This large-scale transformation is driving several key projects, creating a clear need for a senior specialist to provide expertise. A major focus is the move away from Synapse and the adoption of Microsoft Fabric, and they need a skilled engineer to help guide and build out this new cloud-native environment.
Company Profile
You'll be joining a true Kiwi institution, an organisation that forms the backbone of the country’s infrastructure. They are a household name, responsible for connecting communities and moving goods across New Zealand. As they modernise their technology stack, they are committed to leveraging their vast data assets in the cloud to drive efficiency and smarter decision-making.
Your Role
As the Senior Data Engineer, you will be instrumental in shaping their new cloud data platform. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines within the MS Azure ecosystem.
- Playing a pivotal part in the broader on-prem to Azure data migration.
- Leading the implementation of Microsoft Fabric as a core component of the new platform.
- Utilising Databricks for advanced data processing and analytics workloads.
- Writing complex and efficient T-SQL queries to support data transformation.
- Building automation solutions using Power Automate and Logic Apps.
- A solid 6-month engagement with the potential for interesting future work.
- Opportunity to work on a large-scale, on-premise to Azure cloud migration.
- Be part of a high-impact, strategic project for a nationally significant organisation.
Your Fit
You’re a seasoned data engineer who is comfortable navigating complex technical environments. You'll be a great fit if you have:
- Proven experience working as a Data Engineer within the Microsoft Azure stack.
- Experience with on-premise to cloud data migrations is highly desirable.
- Strong, hands-on skills with Databricks and Azure data services.
- Excellent T-SQL knowledge for data manipulation and performance tuning.
- Commercial experience with Synapse and a genuine enthusiasm to work with Fabric.
- A pragmatic approach to problem-solving and excellent communication skills.
Like the sound of that?
If this sounds like you please reach out to me at
dan@digitalgarage.co.nz
dan@digitalgarage.co.nz