" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eData Engineer\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14768\"\u003e IT \u0026amp; Telecomms \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14769\"\u003e Data / Records Management \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14770\"\u003e All New Zealand \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14771\"\u003e Contract or Temp \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 6/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eCompetitive Hourly Rate + Immediate Start\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhereScape RED Upgrade + Repository Migration + Databricks Pathway\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRemote Delivery - Ideally Based in Auckland or Wellington\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We\u0027re seeking a Data Engineer to support an enterprise client\u0027s upgrade of their existing WhereScape RED environment. This is a hands-on contract opportunity where you\u0027ll help move the platform onto new servers, with new repository databases stood up for each environment. The legacy platform is staying in place for now, and the datasets are largely in maintenance mode, so the focus is on a safe, well-controlled upgrade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The client is also investing in Databricks as their new data platform, and that\u0027s where their future work sits. While Databricks isn\u0027t needed for this upgrade, this is a great way to get established with the client ahead of that work, especially if you have Databricks experience or are keen to build it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Working alongside the existing data team, you\u0027ll play a key role in re-establishing the environment and promoting it cleanly across dev, test and prod.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat You\u0027ll Be Doing\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport the upgrade of the existing WhereScape RED environment to a new version on new servers\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMigrate repositories into newly built repository databases per environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRe-establish schedulers and jobs in the upgraded environment\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfigure and manage deployment applications\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage promotion of the upgraded environment across dev, test and prod\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWork closely with the current team to ensure a smooth handover and overlap\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain exposure to the client\u0027s broader data landscape as it transitions towards Databricks\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat We\u0027re Looking For\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong commercial experience with WhereScape RED (priority)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrevious experience delivering a WhereScape RED upgrade (ideal)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with repository migration, scheduler and job re-establishment, and deployment applications\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience promoting changes across multiple environments (dev, test, prod)\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDatabricks experience highly regarded. Not required for this work, but it will set you apart for future opportunities with the client\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating with a wider delivery team\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is On Offer\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eContract through to December, with the possibility of extension\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRemote delivery, ideally Auckland or Wellington based\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe chance to work on an enterprise data platform during a key upgrade\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong potential for extension and further work for contractors with Databricks skills, as it\u0027s the client\u0027s strategic data platform going forward\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e If you\u0027re interested in having a conversation about this role or other similar opportunities, please feel free to reach out to me: marian@rwa.co.nz\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Please note that only candidates who have the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e#SCR-marian-pagtakhan \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4476086\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "