# Junior Data & AI Engineer at Zuru

> Onsite · New Zealand · Junior · ML / AI · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/ashby%3Azuru%3A8b54d1db-4a13-4ad1-8b8f-9363c5e862cb (read 2026-11-05).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Zuru](https://alderhq.app/companies/zuru)
- Location text: Auckland \| New Zealand
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · New Zealand (evidence: "Location: Auckland \| New Zealand")
- Posted: 2026-10-01 (36 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/zuru/8b54d1db-4a13-4ad1-8b8f-9363c5e862cb
- Skills listed (inferred): Python, AWS, Spark, Snowflake, dbt, SQL

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted

## Description (the employer's text)

As a Junior Data and AI Engineer, you will build and maintain data pipelines that power real business decisions across ZURU’s global operations. Working with modern tools like Databricks, dbt, Fivetran, and AWS, you’ll gain end-to-end exposure to data systems while contributing to scalable, production-grade infrastructure. This is a hands-on role with real ownership from day one.

This role plays a key part in enabling data-driven decision-making across ZURU’s global business. By building reliable pipelines, improving data quality, and supporting platform scalability, you directly impact commercial, marketing, and logistics performance. Your work ensures teams can trust and act on data, while contributing to the long-term evolution of ZURU’s data platform and AI capabilities.

### Roles & Responsibilities

Build and maintain data pipelines ingesting data from SAP, retail POS systems, logistics platforms, and marketing channels

Migrate legacy pipelines into scalable, maintainable modern data architectures

Monitor and improve data quality, identifying issues before they impact the business

Support and enhance data platform infrastructure and tooling

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable datasets and insights

Contribute to end-to-end data workflows including ingestion, transformation, and governance

Document processes, pipelines, and learnings clearly

Continuously improve workflows using automation and AI tools

### What You Bring To ZURU

### Skills & Experience

Strong SQL skills (joins, window functions, CTEs)

Experience using Python for scripts, pipelines, or automation

Understanding of data pipelines and common failure points

Ability to learn quickly, solve problems, and work with ambiguity

Strong communication skills, including asking questions and documenting solutions

### Bonus

Experience with dbt, Spark, or cloud data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift)

Exposure to AWS or similar cloud environments

End-to-end data project experience (academic, personal, or professional)

Think you’ve got what it takes? Apply now and tell us your story.

### LIFE@ZURU

ZURU is on a quest to reimagine tomorrow. Founded in 2003, ZURU Group spans three core divisions—ZURU Toys, ZURU Edge, and ZURU Tech.

At ZURU, we foster a high-performing culture that encourages growth, ownership, and continuous improvement. You are responsible for driving your career, and we provide the platform to accelerate it.

Learn more at www.zuru.com

### WHAT WE OFFER

🌱 Culture for Growth

🌎 Global Opportunities

💡 Surrounded by an A Player Team

### ZURU – Reimagining tomorrow 🚀

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