Data engineer

NKT Photonics; Birkerød; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

NKT Photonics in Denmark is seeking a Data & AI Platform Engineer to shape our next generation of digital capabilities. You will design and develop enterprise data platforms, integrations, and analytics solutions that empower automation, AI adoption, and intelligent business processes across the organization.

You will collaborate with ERP, BI developers, and application teams to turn data into actionable insights, build scalable models, and enable AI-enabled applications leveraging Microsoft

Qualifications

• Experience as Data Engineer, Analytics Engineer, Data Warehouse Developer, Application Developer, or similar role.
• Strong SQL and data modeling
• Understanding of modern data engineering principles, governance, and security

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain enterprise data platforms, data warehouses, and semantic models.
• Develop integrations between Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure services, manufacturing systems, APIs, and external platforms.
• Deliver trusted datasets for reporting, dashboards, and self-service analytics.
• Partner with business stakeholders to turn challenges into data-driven solutions.

Skills

SQL/data modeling

Data governance

AI/Analytics concepts

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Snowflake

DBT

Azure Data Factory

Python

Power BI

Databricks

Job description

Join us to Make an Impact

Innovation is in our DNA. We invented supercontinuum lasers and photonic crystal fibers and we constantly reimagine how our products can be used and improved. Our customers use our products in medical and life science research, quantum computing and space exploration.

We seek curious, creative and collaborative people to work in our cutting-edge company. Can you see yourself working in teams and providing solutions for innovators?

We look forward to hearing from you!

Help Us drive Data analytics and AI-Powered Business Transformation

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Data & AI Platform Engineer to help shape our next generation of digital capabilities.

In this role, you'll design and develop modern data platforms, integrations, and analytics solutions that empower automation, AI adoption and intelligent business processes across the organization.

You will work closely with business stakeholders, ERP specialists, process owners, BI developers, and application teams to transform data into actionable insights and create scalable solutions that unlock the value of AI.

This is more than a traditional data engineering role. You'll play a key part in building the infrastructure and capabilities that allow the business to leverage technologies such as Microsoft Copilot, AI agents, machine learning, intelligent automation, and advanced analytics.

What You'll Do

Build the Foundation for AI

• Design, build, and maintain enterprise data platforms, data warehouses, and semantic models.
• Develop scalable ETL/ELT pipelines that make trusted data available across the organization.
• Ensure data quality, governance, security, and documentation are embedded into all solutions.
• Drive data accessibility.

Enable Intelligent Applications & Automation

• Develop integrations between Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure services, manufacturing systems, APIs, and external platforms to gather data.
• Support the development of AI-enabled applications and business solutions.

Empower Analytics & Business Decisions

• Deliver trusted datasets for reporting, dashboards, and self-service analytics.
• Design scalable data models that support both operational reporting and AI-driven insights.
• Partner with business stakeholders to turn challenges into data-driven solutions.
• Promote best practices for data and AI adoption throughout the organization.

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Data Engineer, Analytics Engineer, Data Warehouse Developer, Application Developer, or similar role.
• Strong SQL and data modeling
• Understanding of modern data engineering principles, governance, and securit

• Experience with one or more technologies like Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake or DBT, Azure Data Services, Azure Data Factory, SQL, Python, C#, Databricks (optional)

Nice to Have

• Experience building and maintaining cloud-based data platforms and integration solutions.
• Experience with scalable data architectures and modern data pipelines.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations or other ERP platforms.
• Experience with Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio.
• Understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs), AI agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), or machine learning concepts.
• Experience exposing and managing enterprise data for AI consumption.
• Power BI experience.

You ar e someone who:

• Is passionate about solving business challenges with data and technology.
• Is curious about AI and emerging technologies.
• Can bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions.
• Combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Takes ownership and drives initiatives from idea to implementation.
• Enjoys collaborating across teams and influencing positive change

What We Offer

• A central role in shaping our organization's AI and data strategy.
• The opportunity to build platforms that enable AI, automation, analytics, and digital innovation.
• Hands-on experience with modern Microsoft technologies, cloud platforms, and AI solutions.
• Significant influence on architecture, standards, and technology choices.
• Close collaboration with business and technology leaders.
• A flexible environment that encourages experimentation, learning, and innovation.

Keep your personal data safe

Hamamatsu ("The Company") take responsibly for the protection of your personal data. Accordingly, upon receiving your job application and additional material you choose to submit, the Company keeps a safe and secure environment and ensures confidentiality.

You also have a role to play in keeping your personal data safe. We request you only submit personal data about yourself in your job application, CV / Résumé or other relevant material you choose to provide to us that is relevant for the specific job opening you are applying for.

Please consider whether there is personal information you are about to submit, such as health information, information on family relations, information on trade union membership, etc. that is not necessary for our recruitment process or the job opening you are applying for. Please also be aware that certificates or other documents are not necessary for the vacancy. We urgently request you to redact/cross out such information before you submit your job application.

Thank you.