DevOps Engineer

Serko is a cutting-edge tech platform in global business travel & expense technology. When you join Serko, you become part of a team of passionate travellers and technologists bringing people together, using the world’s leading business travel marketplace. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, we embrace the richness of diversity, showing up authentically to create a positive impact.  Requirements Make an impact We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer with a strong background in data engineering to help shape and scale our modern data platform. This is a high-impact role where you'll work across ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and data quality to ensure reliable, secure and high-performing data solutions that support teams across the business. What you'll get to do Collaborate with Architects and Principal Engineers to design scalable and resilient data solutions as part of a team of five Build, maintain, and optimise data pipelines across batch and streaming workloads Coordinate with Platform, Architecture, and Security teams to ensure data platform solutions are designed for performance, security, durability and scalability Develop robust data models using dbt and orchestrate workflows via Azure Data Factory Manage and enhance our cloud data warehouse on Snowflake Ensure best practice in data governance, cataloguing, observability and security Write clean and efficient code in SQL, Python, and PowerShell Improve existing complex SQL, PowerShell, and Python used in both SQL-based and non-SQL-based OLTP and OLAP systems Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful data products Participate in a light rotating on-call schedule (approximately one week per month) What you'll bring Deep understanding of data warehouse, data lake, and modern data engineering and the ability to communicate such Practice experience working in an agile development environment and familiarity with DevOps culture Hands-on expertise with Snowflake (or equivalent modern cloud DWH) Advanced skills in SQL and experience using dbt Familiarity with data governance and metadata management Experience with Data Vault 2.0 or NoSQL technologies (e.g., MongoDB, Cosmos DB) is a plus Comfortable working across teams and translating business needs into scalable data solutions Passion for clean, scalable, secure and performant data solutions Strong communication and collaboration skills, solution-focused mindset A growth mindset and openness to feedback Benefits At Serko we aim to create a place where people can come and do their best work.  This means you’ll be operating in an environment with great tools and support to enable you to perform at the highest level of your abilities, producing high-quality, and delivering innovative and efficient results. Our people are fully engaged, continuously improving, and encouraged to make an impact. Some of the benefits of working at Serko are: A competitive base salary KiwiSaver covered with employee contributions match up to 3% of salary, and life insurance. Health & Wellbeing: Discounted Southern Cross Health Insurance, access to confidential support, guidance and counselling service, wellbeing and voluntary leave, and free flu shots. Focus on development: Access to a learning & development platform, committed budget and opportunity for you to own your career pathways.

Fast Enterprises is a provider of essential software and services for citizens and government. In 1998, we changed the way government revenue agencies support their business with the introduction of GenTax®. We have expanded beyond Tax and now also perform implementations for Motor Vehicle, Driver License, Unemployment Insurance, and Child Support Engagement agencies. Your FAST career has a meaningful and lasting social impact. FAST offers a collaborative in-office problem-solving environment. Much of the work at FAST happens on our client sites as part of our product implementations. Individuals who understand the technical aspects of system implementation as well as the business needs of our clients fill these positions. Employees participate in the full project lifecycle, from requirements-gathering through production support. Implementation Consultants should have strong technical and communication skills, enabling them to interact with clients and detail system functionality. We are looking for qualified candidates to start their career with FAST at our Wellington, New Zealand location to work fully in-office. Consideration will only be given to candidates who are currently living in New Zealand. For candidates living in New Zealand but not in Wellington, relocation assistance will be provided. Responsibilities - Consult with agencies to understand their business needs and how to implement the FAST software to best serve their customers. - Demonstrate confidence while clearly delivering information at both a high level and a technical level when applicable. -Work with your team to problem-solve and respond quickly to changing project requirements and customer needs. - Identify and investigate complex issues to make decisions and develop solutions. - Configure client-specific functionality to meet each agency’s unique requirements that go beyond our out-of-the-box functionality. This configuration is performed using FAST tools within the software’s user interface, as well as either VB.Net or C#. - Create and modify SQL queries to efficiently retrieve data from a relational database. - Implement new features and navigate them through testing and deployment. - Maintain confidentiality and adhere to company policies along with all relevant laws when exposed to protected client information. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or Engineering (graduates from all areas of study with technical training or experience will be considered) - Experience in a .NET or similar development environment - Exposure to SQL in Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or a similar database management system - Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills are critical—charismatic people person with the ability to talk to anyone and comfort working in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment - Strong sense of personal ownership and pride in your work - Ability to work independently, as well as contribute significantly in coordination with a team - Enthusiasm to take on challenges, be curious, grow, and learn from others FAST Benefits - Throughout your career, you will be rewarded through our merit-based pay structure, KiwiSaver matching program, and performance based bonuses. - Our exceptional benefits package includes coverage for FASTies and their families. Health, dental, and vision insurance are 100% employer-paid, providing the peace of mind of top coverage without financial burden. - Sabbatical program, known as the FAST Pause. This program provides you with a month of paid leave to pursue your passions and recharge in any way you would like. - We provide paid parental leave. - We provide paid holidays, as well as vacation and sick time. - Bonus time compensation values your work and efforts. - Our gift matching program matches annual volunteer hours or monetary donations. - Team-building activities are offered throughout the year. - Work where you live; live where you work! Relocation provides the opportunity to explore new communities and cultures. You are not moving on your own—the FAST Relocation team coordinates and assists you through each stage of your move. - Make a difference by driving meaningful and positive change in government agencies.