Data Architect
Randstad New Zealand
What the role involves
- Designing data solutions
- Advising client teams
- Migrating legacy systems
What they ask for
12+ years of IT experience; 5+ years in data architecture, data engineering, or solution design; experience architecting Snowflake-based solutions; experience migrating legacy systems to Snowflake; bachelor’s degree in ICT; based in Wellington and able to work in the office three days per week
- 5+ yrs experience
- Bachelor's degree
About the job
Pivotal opportunity for an experienced Data Architect who will bring a deep expertise in Snowflake, data governance, and data modelling to design and deliver end-to-end data solutions. You will be hands-on in solution design and advisory, partnering closely with the client, engineers, and business teams to create data ecosystems that are modern, governed, and cloud-native. Must have experience of large legacy system migrations to Snowflake from systems such as SAS, DB2 and Oracle. This will be a permanent role based in Wellington.
Successful applicants will have…
- 12+ years of experience in IT with at least 5+ years in data architecture, data engineering, or solution design roles.
- Proven experience architecting Snowflake-based data solutions, including warehouse and data lake architectures.
- Strong background in data modelling, database design, and data warehousing principles.
- Legacy system migration to Snowflake from systems such as SAS, DB2 and Oracle experience.
- Deep understanding of data governance, metadata management, data lineage, and data quality frameworks.
- Proficiency in SQL and data transformation frameworks (e.g., dbt, Spark).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and integration with Snowflake.
- Strong knowledge of data integration, ETL/ELT design, and modern data architecture patterns (e.g., medallion, lakehouse).
- Familiarity with advanced analytics, AI/ML enablement, and data visualisation ecosystems.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills – able to translate complex architecture concepts into business language.
- A pragmatic, growth-minded problem solver who values simplicity and business outcomes over over-engineering.
- Snowflake certifications or equivalent cloud data certifications are highly desirable.
- Must be based in Wellington and able to work in the office 3 days per week.
What you need to do now
Submit your profile, by clicking 'Apply Now' with a current CV, or if you would like to have a confidential discussion, call Nitin Raj at +64-272388768
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Skills
Snowflake, dbt, AWS, Azure, GCP, DB2, SAS, Python, ETL/ ELT pipeline, Data Modelling, Data Migration
Qualifications
- Degree
education
Bachelor Degree&ICT