About the role

About the role
Join a high-performing consultancy delivering smart, cloud-native data solutions. In this role, you’ll lead Azure data engineering projects from end to end — from solution design to hands-on implementation — while mentoring others and helping shape technical direction. The environment is dynamic, varied, and built around curiosity and collaboration.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Designing and delivering scalable data platforms using the Azure stack
• Leading architecture and build of Data Lakes, lakehouses and cloud data warehouses
• Providing technical leadership across multiple projects
• Working directly with clients to understand needs and deliver tailored solutions
• Using modern tools like Azure Data Factory, Databricks, SQL and Python
• Supporting continuous improvement through best practice, mentoring and innovation
• Staying up to date with emerging tech, with supported training and certification pathways
• Participating in CI/CD workflows using tools like Azure DevOps and Git

Skills & Experience
We’re after someone with deep technical expertise, consulting experience, and strong communication skills. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Proven experience building data solutions using Azure services (e.g. ADLS Gen2, Synapse, Azure Data Factory, Databricks)
• Strong knowledge of SQL and Python
• Experience designing and building Data Lakes and modern data models
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. Git, Azure DevOps)
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams and with clients
• A continuous learner mindset — certification support is provided and encouraged

Bonus points for experience with:

• Data governance, metadata management, or data quality frameworks
• Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Event Hubs or Power BI
• AI/ML as a service or advanced analytics pipelines
• Spark (Scala/Python) or Kafka

Benefits

• Base yourself in Christchurch or Auckland
• Join a smart, social, and down-to-earth team
• Be supported to upskill and gain certifications
• Flexible structure and variety in projects
• Casual, open culture with no office politics
• Great tools and tech

About the company
Our client is a local leader in cloud and data consulting, known for delivering smart, practical solutions. With a focus on mentoring, continuous learning, and strong client partnerships, they’re a business that balances technical depth with a genuinely supportive culture. You’ll be working with a passionate team that backs each other and brings energy to solving complex problems.

How to apply
Keen to learn more? Apply now or get in touch with Emma Howey at emma@crewconsulting.co.nz for a confidential chat.