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Data & AI Engineer

zuruAuckland | New ZealandZURU Group
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Mid · 3+ yrs
Posted
28 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Based in Auckland, New Zealand, the Data & AI Engineer position involves managing data platforms and shaping AI strategies to drive global business decisions. This opportunity suits professionals with experience in data pipelines who want to take full ownership of production systems across commercial, marketing, and logistics operations.

Role Overview

Operating from Auckland, New Zealand, the Data & AI Engineer owns the data pipelines and platforms supporting global operations at ZURU. The professional designs and operates end-to-end production systems, collaborating with commercial, marketing, and logistics teams to ensure reliable data access.

Key Responsibilities

Build and manage production data pipelines integrating data from SAP, logistics systems, marketing channels, and retail point of sale sources.
Execute migrations from legacy pipelines into modern architectures, including architectural design and cutover strategies.
Model data to support analytics and artificial intelligence applications while defining team standards.
Implement system observability, automated testing, and alerting to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Partner with internal stakeholders to translate complex requirements into structured datasets.
Review peer code and mentor junior engineers regarding SQL, Python, and pipeline design.

Requirements

Three or more years of professional experience building and running data pipelines in production.
Advanced SQL capabilities with a focus on performance tuning for large datasets.
Proficiency in Python for automation and tooling, paired with solid software engineering practices like version control, code review, and testing.
Practical experience using dbt alongside cloud data platforms such as Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift.
Demonstrated ability to debug, harden, and orchestrate pipelines operating in production.
Strong communication skills capable of explaining technical trade-offs to non-technical partners.

Nice to Have

Experience with Spark, streaming, or distributed processing at scale.
Familiarity with AWS and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
Background in data contracts, CI/CD for data, or data quality frameworks.
Exposure to large language models or AI-driven data workflows.
Previous experience mentoring team members or leading technical workstreams.

Skills and Tools

Python
SQL
Databricks
dbt
Fivetran
AWS
Snowflake
BigQuery
Redshift
Spark
Terraform

Salary and Benefits

Competitive remuneration
Health benefits
Culture focused on personal and professional growth
Global career opportunities
Access to fresh fruit, coffee, and office perks

About the Company

ZURU was founded in 2003 by brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray and has grown to encompass more than 5,000 team members across over 30 international locations. The company operates through three core divisions: ZURU Toys, ZURU Tech, and ZURU Edge, creating globally recognized consumer brands and advancing industrial innovation.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit their application.

Skills and tech stack

PythonSQLDatabricksdbtFivetranAWSSnowflakeBigQueryRedshiftSparkTerraformLLM

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Data & AI Engineer role located?

The position is located in Auckland, New Zealand.

How many years of experience are required for this job?

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience building and running data pipelines in production.

What core technologies are used in this role?

The role involves working with Databricks, dbt, Fivetran, AWS, Python, and advanced SQL.

Does the company offer health benefits?

Yes, health benefits are included among the offerings for employees.

What divisions make up the company?

The company operates across three core divisions: ZURU Toys, ZURU Edge, and ZURU Tech.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official zuru careers page.

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