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principal data engineer
Randstad Digital New Zealand
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wellington, New-Zealand
Location
wellington
Posted
June 21, 2026
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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, handsβon 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...