Principal Engineer - Data

Datacom

Auckland, New Zealand
On-site
Modern data engineering with lakehouses
Real-time streaming data pipeline development
Azure cloud infrastructure proficiency
Datacom is seeking a Principal Engineer - Data in Auckland, New Zealand, to lead the development of a modern data platform for their Datapay product. The role involves architecting data systems for real-time processing and compliance, requiring deep expertise in data engineering and cloud infrastructure

Job Summary

  • This role involves architecting a greenfield data platform from the ground up, moving away from legacy batch architectures to a modern stack built on open standards.
  • The Principal Engineer will own the technical vision for ingesting, storing, transforming, and serving data to power AI-powered features and seamless enterprise integrations.
  • Datacom offers a dynamic, agile culture with perks including remote working, flexi-hours, professional development courses, and a flat-structured environment.

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Datacom is seeking a Principal Engineer - Data in Auckland, New Zealand, to lead the development of a modern data platform for their Datapay product. The role involves architecting data systems for real-time processing and compliance, requiring deep expertise in data engineering and cloud infrastructure.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Modern data engineering with lakehouses
  • Real-time streaming data pipeline development
  • Azure cloud infrastructure proficiency
  • Multi-tenant data security implementation
  • Python or TypeScript programming skills
  • Strong SQL and analytical query engines

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with event-sourced systems
  • Knowledge of embedded analytical query engines
  • Background in payroll or HR tech compliance
  • Contributions to open-source data projects
  • Understanding of AI/ML semantic layers

Key Requirements

  • Deep experience with modern data engineering
  • Track record in greenfield architectural decisions
  • Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript
  • Strong understanding of multi-tenant security

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