Senior Data Engineer - AI and Data

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. 

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. 

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi  

With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive. 

Ko te rourou kei ō ringa I The choice is yours  

As an AI & Data Engineer at the manager rank, you will design, build, and implement scalable data solutions to support our clients to realise value from their data investments. You will be responsible for leading a small team of data engineers, business analysts and testers to deliver the solution and provide technical leadership to them.

Integral to our AI & Data team, you will provide continuous process improvement and identify innovative solutions through research and analysis, insight and experience of leading practices. Further responsibilities may include: 

• Building and enhancing data pipelines and storage so that data is clean, accurate, and optimised for consumption 
• Engage with client technical teams and architects so that your proposed design is understood and endorsed to proceed
• Work with other data and analytics professionals and teams to industrialise analysis into an analytics solution
• Apply depth of expertise to guide mor junior staff to recommend quality solutions 

This role can be performed from any of our EY offices across Aotearoa. Our roles can potentially be adjusted to work flexibly with reduced hours. Please speak with us about potential options.

He Rourou Pūmanawa I What we look for 

Ideally, you’ll have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Strong knowledge of the concepts, techniques, and methodologies of delivering scalable data solutions including data ingestion, storage, modelling and engineering
• Experience in tools and methodologies that underpin and support a complete software delivery lifecycle
• Experience in mentoring and leading teams to be productive in delivery to client expectations, while being mindful of their personal objectives and wellbeing
• Ability to learn quickly, based on a solid base of foundational knowledge of how data solutions are successfully implemented and delivered
• A desire to communicate and deliver solutions in a client centric way that support their business outcomes

Kuhu mai ki a EY I Come, be a part of EY 

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. 

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences  www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment 

• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.  

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/nz/benefits      

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

He rourou kai kei ō ringa hei tākoha? Tēnā haria mai!    

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today

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