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

Valcon; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relevant training and certifications

A diverse and international work environment

Enhanced benefits throughout all life stages

Job summary

A leading management consulting firm in Aarhus is looking for a Data Engineer to design and build scalable data solutions. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience, a master's degree, and hands-on expertise in Databricks and Azure. This role involves translating technical data concepts into business value and developing efficient data models. The firm offers a supportive environment for professional growth, including training and certifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a data engineer or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks, Microsoft Fabric and Azure ecosystem.
• Knowledge of streaming data solutions and API data extraction.
• Hands-on Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure Data & AI experience.
• Strong Python, SQL, and PySpark skills.
• Solid data modeling knowledge (Star Schema, Data Vault).
• Experience with data extraction tools (ADF, Fivetran, DLTHub).
• Proficiency with BI/data orchestration tools (dbt, Airflow, Dagster).
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD, DevOps, MLOps, test automation.
• Knowledge of streaming data and API data extraction.
• Commitment to continuous learning and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Translate technical data concepts into clear business value.
• Design and build scalable ETL pipelines.
• Develop data models and architectures for complex environments.
• 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.

Skills

Data Consulting

Python

SQL

Databricks

Azure Data & AI

Azure

Data Modeling

Star Schema

Data Vault

dbt

Airflow

Dagster

Git

CI/CD

DevOps

MLOps

Test Automation

ADF

Fivetran

DLT Hub

Lakeflow Connect

BI Orchestration

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

ADF

dbt

Airflow

Dagster

Git

Job description

Overview

Do you have a knack for designing and building robust, scalable data solutions? Do you thrive in the intersection of technology and business, translating complex data challenges into impactful business outcomes? Whether your strengths lie in consulting with clients or engineering high-performance data pipelines, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Valcon’s growing data community.

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.

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

What You’ll Do

• 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

• 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

• 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

If you do not yet hold these certifications, we will support you to achieve many over time. Your first-year learning plan will cover certifications and advisory fundamentals to maximise impact at our clients.

What We Can 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 welcoming and cosy office environment, with homemade breakfast and lunch every day, located in the heart of Copenhagen at Meldahlsgade 5, 1613 København V
• A start-up vibe in our small but growing Aarhus office, located at Søren Frichs Vej 42B, 8230 Aarhus

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 – [email protected] or
Casper Høgh – [email protected]