(Senior) Software Engineer (all genders, full-/part-time)

Merck Group; Weiterstadt; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck Group in Germany is seeking a Software Engineer / Data Engineer to design and deliver scalable data and AI solutions within the Enabling Functions Data Office. You will build data pipelines and platforms powering HR, procurement, and legal use cases.

The role emphasizes Python, Spark, CI/CD, and governance across Snowflake, Palantir Foundry, and other data products; you will collaborate in an international team and travel occasionally within Europe.

Qualifications

• Several years of software engineering experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong foundation in writing clean, secure code and scalable systems.
• Experience with data platforms and end-to-end data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and platform components.
• Develop robust applications and interfaces to replace manual processes.
• Own data platforms with governance, security, and compliance across the full data lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Shape data engineering approaches within Enabling Functions using Snowflake, AWS, and Palantir Foundry.

Skills

Python

Spark

CI/CD

Data governance

English

German

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related

Tools

Palantir Foundry

Snowflake

PySpark

Job description

Work Your Magic with us! Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you've got big plans - so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people's lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

Your Role

Data and AI are reshaping the way global organizations operate, and this role sits at the heart of that transformation. As a Software Engineer within our Enabling Functions Data Office, you will design and deliver high-impact data and AI solutions that power smarter ways of working across the organization. You will be part of a collaborative, internationally distributed team of engineers and architects, working within a Product-Oriented Delivery model to bring Analytics, AI, and data products to life at scale.

In this role, you will:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable applications, data pipelines, and platform components that translate complex business requirements from enabling functions such as HR, procurement, and legal into future-ready technical solutions.
• Develop robust applications and interfaces that replace manual processes with seamless, intuitive user experiences.
• Take ownership of data platforms, ensuring cost efficiency, governance, security, and compliance across the full data lifecycle.
• Partner closely with stakeholders across your delivery pod to understand business needs and shape the technical direction of solutions.
• Shape the future of data engineering within Enabling Functions, leveraging platforms such as Snowflake, AWS, and Palantir Foundry.
• Contribute to a growing Spain-based hub within a global team, with the opportunity to work on diverse and high-visibility AI use cases spanning automation, carbon footprint analytics, procurement intelligence, and more.

Who You Are

• You bring several years of proven expertise and experience in software engineering, including application design, development, and delivery within enterprise environments, with a strong foundation in writing clean, maintainable, and secure code.
• You are proficient in development platforms and languages such as Python and Spark, and you apply modern engineering practices including version control, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing as a matter of course.
• You have hands-on experience with data platform technologies such as Palantir Foundry, Snowflake, and PySpark, and you are confident designing and delivering end-to-end data pipelines.
• You have a solid understanding of data pipeline architecture, data governance, data lineage, privacy and security controls, and compliance standards in enterprise-scale environments.
• You communicate complex technical concepts clearly and confidently to non-technical stakeholders, and you are comfortable translating business requirements into actionable technical solutions.
• Familiarity with AI workflows, MLOps, AI safety and guardrails, or CI/CD for AI components is a plus
• You hold a university degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant technical or engineering discipline.
• You are comfortable working in a distributed, international team environment and are open to occasional travel within Europe.
• Strong communication skills in English ; proficiency in German is a plus.

What we offer

We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!