Data Engineer with 3+ years of experience in Databricks and/or Microsoft Fabric, Aarhus

Valcon A/S; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Training and certifications

Enhanced employee benefits

Social events and activities

Job summary

A leading European management consulting firm is seeking a Data Engineer to bridge data engineering solutions with business needs. You will design scalable ETL pipelines and develop data models, ensuring efficient reporting and analysis. Ideal candidates will hold a master's degree and possess at least 3 years of practical experience, especially with Databricks and the Azure Data ecosystem. Join a diverse team in Aarhus to make an impactful contribution in an inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data engineering or similar roles.
• Proficient in translating technical data concepts into business value.
• Experience with data integration and transformation processes.
• Strong Python, SQL and PySpark skills; solid data modelling knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable ETL pipelines.
• Develop data models that enable efficient querying and reporting.
• Drive clarity on engineering solutions' purpose.
• Uphold CI/CD, test automation, DevOps and MLOps best practices.
• Drive clarity on the 'how' and the 'why' of engineering solutions.

Skills

Python

SQL

Databricks

Azure Data & AI ecosystem

Data extraction tools

DevOps

CI/CD

MLOps

Git

Data modelling

BI/data orchestration

Git

CI/CD

DevOps

MLOps

test automation

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Azure

ADF

Fivetran

dbt

Airflow

Dagster

Job description

About us

Valcon is a leading European management consulting firm with Scandinavian roots. With offices in the Netherlands, Denmark, the UK, Sweden, Croatia and Serbia, we strive to connect strategy with operations through innovative technology and data. We are looking for individuals who are driven and possess a “can do” attitude.

What you’ll do

As a data consultant at one of Europe’s fastest-growing consultancies, you will:

• Translate technical data concepts into clear business value and ensure systems align with organisational objectives and drive value
• Design and build scalable ETL pipelines to support data integration and transformation needs
• Use cutting-edge tools and technologies like Databricks, Azure, dbt, Fabric to create meaningful solutions for our clients
• Develop data models and architectures that enable efficient querying, reporting and analysis in complex environments
• Ensure best practices through CI/CD pipelines, test automation, DevOps and MLOps approaches
• Drive clarity on both the ‘how’ and the ‘why’ behind engineering solutions

What we’re looking for

We want someone who is not only skilled but also committed to personal and professional growth. To thrive in this role, you will need:

• A master’s degree and significant practical experience (minimum 3 years, ideally 5+) as a data engineer or similar
• A consulting mindset with the ability to communicate and collaborate with clients off- and on-site (since we work with both international and Danish clients, proficiency in Danish is a plus)
• Hands‑on expertise in Databricks, Microsoft Fabric and the wider Azure Data & AI ecosystem
• Strong skills in Python, SQL and ideally PySpark
• Solid theoretical foundations in data modelling and architecture, with knowledge of concepts such as Star schema and Data Vault
• Experience with data extraction tools (e.g. ADF, Fivetran, DLTHub, Lakeflow Connect) and proficiency with BI/data orchestration tools (e.g. dbt, Airflow, Dagster)
• Familiarity with Git version control, CI/CD, DevOps, MLOps and test automation
• Knowledge of streaming data solutions and API data extraction
• Commitment to continuous learning including achieving relevant certifications

Certifications we value

We highly regard these technical skills and certifications, but do not require them upfront:

• Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate (or higher)
• DP-100 Azure Data Scientist Associate
• DP-203 Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure
• DP-600 Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
• DP-700 Fabric Data Engineer Associate
• AI-102 Azure AI Engineer Associate
• AZ-104 Azure Administrator Associate
• AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect Expert

What we can offer

At Valcon, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We offer:

• The ability to combine your data expertise with some of the best business consultants to solve complex business problems with tangible benefits for our clients.
• A career model that ensures clear roles and expectations as well as an equal and transparent process for everyone
• Relevant training and certifications, including important advisory fundamentals
• A diverse and international work environment with an informal culture and a flat hierarchy that encourages personal and professional growth
• Opportunities to collaborate with some of the most talented and experienced consultants in the industry across business areas and levels
• Enhanced benefits and support throughout all life stages, including maternity, paternity and adoption leave, health and well-being initiatives and resources for navigating significant life transitions
• A value-driven culture where our core values – Integrity, Together, Joy, Curious, and Can Do – are the cornerstones of everything we do
• Engaging social events and activities such as yoga, wine tasting, knitting nights, sauna gus and padel tennis
• A start-up vibe in our small but growing Aarhus office, located at Sønderhøj 1, 1. sal, Vejby J

Application

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply today and tell us how you will contribute as our new data engineer. We are reviewing applications on an ongoing basis.

For questions or further information, feel free to contact Jesper Nielsen – e‑mail or Casper Høgh – e‑mail

Experience

• Data Consulting, bridging data into business needs
• 3+ years of experience
• A master’s degree
• Ideally, hands‑on experience with Databricks, Fabric and the wider Azure ecosystem for Data & AI

Keywords

• Data Engineer // Data Consultant
• Drive clarity not only around the “how”, but also the “why” for data engineering solutions

Location

Denmark