Associate Consultant - Data

Our Why

Datacom works with organisations and communities across Australia and New Zealand to make a difference in people’s lives and help organisations use the power of tech to innovate and grow.

About the Role (your why)

As an Associate Consultant – Data, you will contribute to the successful delivery of Data, Analytics and Business Intelligence solutions for our customers. Working within a collaborative team of data professionals, you will support the design, development and implementation of modern data platforms, data engineering solutions, dashboards and reporting capabilities.

You will have the opportunity to work across a range of projects, helping clients unlock value from their data through effective technical delivery and consultancy. This role is ideal for someone looking to further develop their expertise in data engineering, business intelligence and analytics while working with experienced consultants and enterprise customers.

Our offices are based in Auckland. We like to bring people together in person when we can, but we are mindful of the benefits of working from home for work/life balance. We therefore leave it to you and the team you join to figure out what works best!

What you’ll do

At the moment, as Associate Consultant – Data you will be focused on:

• Contributing to the delivery of data engineering and business intelligence components of Data, Analytics and BI solutions.
• Assisting with the implementation and support of data platforms, ETL pipelines, dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Analysing business requirements and translating them into effective technical solutions.
• Providing consultancy and technical guidance on data engineering and business intelligence technologies.
• Supporting the design and implementation of data models and data warehousing solutions.
• Ensuring allocated solution components are delivered on time, within budget and aligned with quality standards and client requirements.
• Providing project-based and operational support for Data, Analytics and BI solutions.
• Collaborating with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and deliver successful outcomes.
• Maintaining awareness of health and safety obligations and adhering to Datacom policies and procedures.

We are a pretty agile company, and are keen to respond to customer, technology and internal stakeholders’ changing requirements and this can mean we evolve in our roles to meet those needs.

What you’ll bring

Required experience:

• 2+ years’ experience delivering data solution components, including ETL pipelines, dashboards and reporting solutions.
• Knowledge of traditional and modern data platforms, including data warehouses, data marts and data lakes.
• Understanding of data modelling and data warehousing concepts and principles.
• Understanding of relational database management systems (RDBMS) and associated database administration concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and interpret business requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong customer relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and deliver against agreed schedules.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Science, Technology, Commerce or a related discipline.

Nice to have:

• Experience working with cloud-based data and analytics platforms.
• Exposure to modern Business Intelligence and visualisation tools.
• Experience working within consulting or professional services environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise data governance and data management practices.
• Relevant industry certifications in data, analytics or cloud technologies.

Why join us here at Datacom?

Datacom is one of Australia and New Zealand’s largest suppliers of Information Technology professional services. We have managed to maintain a dynamic, agile, small business feel that is often diluted in larger organisations of our size. It's our people that give Datacom its unique culture and energy that you can feel from the moment you meet with us.

We care about our people and provide a range of perks such as social events, chill-out spaces, remote working, flexi-hours and professional development courses to name a few. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop your career, connect and bring your true self to work. You will be recognised and valued for your contributions and be able to do your work in a collegial, flat-structured environment.

We operate at the forefront of technology to help Australia and New Zealand’s largest enterprise organisations explore possibilities and solve their greatest challenges, so you will never run out of interesting new challenges and opportunities.

We want Datacom to be an inclusive and welcoming workplace for everyone and take pride in the steps we have taken and continue to take to make our environment fun and friendly, and our people feel supported.