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Full-time
Professional Growth And Learning Opportunities, Competitive Salary, Hybrid Working Model, Fully Subsidised Medical Insurance For Employees, Discounted Medical Insurance For Immediate Family, Enhanced Parental Leave Payment
Posted 15d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end build of modern data solutions using Databricks, Azure, and Microsoft Fabric. This includes designing data pipelines, implementing Medallion Architecture, and mentoring team members to ensure delivery excellence.
Requirements
Requires at least eight years of data engineering experience with three or more years of hands-on Databricks expertise. Candidates must be proficient in SQL, Python, and cloud-native data platforms with strong stakeholder management skills.
Full job description
About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi
Theta is seeking an experienced Lead Data Consultant to join the Data and Insights Practice, based in the Auckland office. This is a priority hire within a team that values delivery excellence and a sustainable pace of work.
The role has a strong data engineering focus, with accountability for leading the end-to-end build of modern data solutions. Close collaboration with client stakeholders, solution architects, and delivery teams is central to the position, with delivery centred on Databricks, Azure, and Microsoft Fabric. The objective is consistent, reliable implementation that enables measurable business outcomes through high quality data pipelines, modelling, and platform delivery.
What the role delivers
Design, build, and optimise data pipelines across Lakehouse and warehouse patterns, with a focus on reliability and performance
Develop robust data transformations that enable reporting, analytics, and AI use cases
Deliver production grade solutions using Databricks notebooks, workflows, Delta Live Tables, and Lakeflow
Produce clean, maintainable SQL/Python data solution that meets agreed engineering standards
Implement automated testing, monitoring, data validation, and performance tuning to support stable operations
Apply modern data modelling and Medallion Architecture principles to create scalable, well-structured data products
Lead technical discovery and solution walkthroughs, translating business requirements into clear engineering scope and deliverables
Partner with architects and delivery teams to shape solution design, estimates, sequencing, and delivery plans
Provide clear communication on progress, risks, dependencies, and technical blockers to client stakeholders and delivery leadership
Conduct peer reviews and promote consistent patterns across coding, documentation, and deployment practices
Mentor team members, supporting capability uplift and delivery confidence
Contribute to Theta delivery assets including templates, reusable components, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Please note: A cover letter accompanying your application is requested
Skills and experience | Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako
At least eight years of data engineering experience delivering enterprise scale data platforms and Enterprise Data Warehouses, including complex integration, modelling, and production support requirements
Three or more years of hands-on Databricks experience
Strong Databricks Workspace, Unity Catalog and Compute design and management experience
Strong experience with Databricks notebooks, workflows, Delta Live Tables and Lakeflow
Advanced SQL capability
Strong experience delivering modern Lakehouse, Warehouse or cloud-native data platforms
Strong understanding of Delta Lake, Medallion Architecture and scalable solution design
Strong experience with data modelling for analytics workloads
Strong Git, CI/CD, DevOps and DataOps experience
Experience implementing regression testing and data-quality frameworks
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Experience mentoring team members or providing technical leadership
Experience using AI coding assistants, including GitHub Copilot or Claude coding agent
Relevant Databricks certifications or a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
Exposure to Microsoft Fabric and Azure Data Platform and other relevant technologies
About You:
A successful candidate will bring strong data engineering capability alongside a clear commitment to people and stakeholder engagement. The role requires confident communication across technical and non technical audiences, with an ability to build trust, clarify expectations, and translate business needs into practical engineering scope. High standards in delivery, maintainability, and reliability are essential, balanced with delivery timelines and commercial considerations. A collaborative working style is important, including constructive peer feedback, mentoring, and contribution to a supportive team environment.
Applications are welcomed from experienced Senior Data Engineers with strong Databricks delivery experience who are seeking a role with meaningful client interaction and genuine team leadership. Suitable applicants will be contacted to share further detail on the opportunity and to discuss role preferences, development priorities, and what a strong next step looks like.
About us | Mō mātou
We have 30 years of experience as a New Zealand-owned technology consultancy. We take pride in our multicultural and diverse team of circa 290 skilled professionals. Our offices are in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington, and Christchurch.
Working with clients in both the public and private sectors, we strive to deliver innovative solutions and enable smarter outcomes. Our company attracts some of the brightest minds in the industry, as we foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
Theta values are at the heart of everything we do:
Our people are our greatest asset
We conduct business ethically
Invention, imagination and creativity are the foundation for growth
We work with positive energy, enjoyment, humour and work/life balance
Excellence is our passion, and we deliver what we promise - or more!
We strive to take a pragmatic approach to all our activities
We value and appreciate our natural environment and seek to play our part to maintain it
Benefits of working at Theta | Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki Theta
Theta offers a family friendly work environment with flexible work hours where practical; especially relevant for caregivers. We embrace gender equality and are committed to providing a supportive, diverse and inclusive work environment.
Theta is committed to giving back to the community and are avid supporters of Cure Kids. We compete in various adventure races and do many other things to raise money for Cure Kids. And we make time for the fun things in life!
We currently provide the following benefits to ensure your professional development and personal wellbeing:
Professional growth and learning opportunities
A competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
Hybrid working model – from a minimum of 2 days in the office
Fully subsidised medical insurance for employees
Heavily discounted medical insurance for immediate family of employees
Enhanced parental leave payment – salary top-ups plus return-to-work incentive
Volunteer days
Internal Referral Incentive
Staff Assistance Programme
Annual Flu injections
Sick leave from your first day on board
Remote working options where practical and mutually agreed
Daily fresh fruit basket, coffee machine, wide selection of teas and biscuits in all of our offices.
We are also an accredited employer with INZ
Please note, all potential employees will be required to consent to a Ministry of Justice criminal record check.
We are only accepting applications from those already residing in NZ with the relevant visas.
Apply now | Tono ināianei
Ready to take your career to the next level? We would love to hear from you!
Related keywords
DatabricksAzureMicrosoft FabricLakehouseDelta Live TablesLakeflowSQLPythonMedallion ArchitectureDelta LakeUnity CatalogCI/CDDevOpsDataOpsData ModellingEnterprise Data Warehouse
Theta, proudly New Zealand owned and operated, transforms businesses using the latest technologies. We work with all types of industries, offering comprehensive services from strategy to implementation and support. Our specialisations include digital and AI solutions, data and insights, managed services, cyber security, project delivery, Dynamics 365, and SaaS product development. With a dedicated team of over 300 professionals, we’re committed to getting your project across the line and getting it right, first time.
We have offices across New Zealand and count Mainfreight, Southern Cross, Genesis, and Craigs Investment Partners among our customers.