Summary
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A senior data engineering role within a large industrial organization expanding its data and AI capabilities. You will architect complex integrations across enterprise systems, build scalable data products, take ownership of a central Databricks data layer, drive governance and performance, lead international initiatives, and mentor other engineers. The role suits an experienced engineer with strong SQL and database expertise and hands-on experience with modern enterprise data platforms.
Highlights
Opportunity to own a central enterprise data layer, lead international integration initiatives, shape standards, build reusable solutions, and mentor junior engineers within a growing data and AI organization.
Description
Position:
Senior Data Engineer – Databricks (m/w/d)
About the Company:
An established German industrial group is scaling out its AI, Data & Automation function, building data platforms and AI applications that deliver measurable business value across the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect complex data integration solutions in close collaboration with the Enterprise Data Architect, spanning Databricks, SAP BDC, and Microsoft FabricDesign and build scalable enterprise data products that bring together heterogeneous data from SAP, Microsoft, and other business-critical systemsOwn the Data Layer on the group's central Databricks platform, with full accountability for performance, governance, and stabilityLead international data integration initiatives, providing technical direction and driving standardization across regionsBuild proof-of-concepts and reusable templates, and mentor junior engineers within the team
Your Profile:
5–10 years of hands-on experience with SQL, database technologies, and high-performance data solutionsStrong expertise across the Databricks ecosystem, including Delta Lake, Apache Spark, performance tuning, and cost optimizationSolid software development skills in Python, Java, C, C++, or C#Experience with CI/CD pipelines, ideally using GitHub ActionsConfident communicator in international, cross-functional environments, with the ability to mentor others
Nice to Have:
Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional certificationCloud certification such as Azure Data Engineer Associate or AWS Certified Data Engineer
What's Offered:
Permanent contract with flexible hours and mobile working (typically 3 days/week remote)30 days annual leavePerformance-based bonus and modern equipmentWorkation option - up to 30 days per year working from abroadSabbatical option after 3 yearsStructured onboarding and ongoing personalized training, including access to a corporate academyHealth and wellbeing programs, flat hierarchies, and an inclusive culture
Contact:
Bethany Rixson
Senior Managerin
Telephone: +49 (0) 89 9390 99050
Mobile: +49 (0) 173 / 34 94 762
