Principal Azure Data Engineer

InterEx Group; München; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Germany is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to oversee critical Azure migrations. You will work closely with global teams and lead junior engineers in a greenfield environment while ensuring project efficiency. The ideal candidate should have 6+ years of experience along with proficiency in C++, Java, Python, and R, and excellent German skills. This role offers a contract position with travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on data engineering experience.
• 3 full life cycle Azure migrations completed.
• Experience working within an end user and big 4 partner.
• Team player with experience in leading more junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Report into Project manager and dotted line to VP of Data.
• Daily programming and server maintenance.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on project efficiency.

Skills

Data engineering experience

Azure migrations

C++

Java

Python

R

Professional proficiency in German (C1)

Experience with AI agents and LLMs

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About Position:

Our client, a large pharmaceutical manufacturing company is undergoing a critical migration from an on‑premise server to Microsoft Azure. You will be joining a new team within Germany with the aim to deliver this project in 12 months maximum. Our client is the largest over the counter Pharma business globally with their HQ in Ireland. You will collaborate with global teams on a day‑to‑day basis with a strong support system to tap into.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of hands‑on data engineering experience
• 3 full life cycle Azure migrations completed
• Experience working within an end user and big 4 partner
• Proficient with C++, Java, Python and R
• Experience with AI agents and LLMs is a plus
• Professional speaking proficiency in German (C1)
• Open to travel globally for client meetings and critical project situations 15% annually
• Team player and has experience in a greenfield environment leading more junior engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Report into Project manager and dotted line to VP of Data
• Daily programming and server maintenance
• Collaboration with key stakeholders to explain technical side of project to make recommendations and improve project efficiency.

If you are interested in this opportunity apply directly to this post with your CV attached.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Information Technology

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing