Senior Data Professional

About the role

The Senior Data Professional is responsible for the design, development and implementation of data solutions using Safe Software's FME Platform for Locus clients. This role involves close collaboration with the Locus New Zealand team and directly with clients to understand requirements, develop robust data workflows and provide expert technical support and training.

6 month fixed term contract with potential for renewal.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with principal consultants to interpret and understand project requirements and objective
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of FME workflows to transform, integrate, and optimise geospatial and non-geospatial data from various sources
• Analyse complex data transformation needs and provide expert input on the most effective utilisation of FME capabilities
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting, and optimisation of FME workflows to ensure data accuracy, integrity and performance
• Contribute to the comprehensive documentation of FME workflows, project processes and adherence to best practices
• Develop integrated solutions combining FME Form, FME Flow, ArcGIS Products (ArcMap, ArcPro, AGOL, Portal), AWS (Amazon Web Services) and leveraging Open-Source technologies where applicable
• Work directly with clients to gather detailed requirements and understand their specific data challenges
• Provide advanced technical support and guidance to clients on implemented solutions
• Deliver professional training sessions and workshops to clients on FME usage, techniques, and best practices
• Engage with clients to cultivate strong professional relationships and build trust

About you

• Tertiary degree in Geography, Geomatics, Computer Science or a related field
• Strong academic foundation in geospatial concepts, data manipulation and spatial analysis
• Familiarity with geospatial data formats (e.g., Shapefiles, GeoJSON, KML) and coordinate systems
• Deep understanding of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes and data integration principles
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience with the FME Platform
• FME Form Certified Professional
• FME Flow Certified Professional
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effective collaboration within a team and with clients
• Ability to manage and prioritise work on several projects simultaneously
• Capable of working independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment